Project
Software-development
Visaflow University CMS
Anpassbares CMS-Backend für deutsche Universitäten, um wertvolle visarelevante Informationen für Studierende bereitzustellen.
YEAR
2025
TEAM
Shakti Shrivastava, Aashwin Shrivastava
TECH-STACK
React.js, HTML, SCSS, MongoDB
LOCATION
Germany
Published on: 15. August 2025
How We Built the Backend CMS Powering Visaflow’s Student Visa Platform
Germany is one of the top destinations for international students, offering high-quality education, affordable tuition, and strong post-graduation opportunities.
But there’s one hurdle that almost every student faces: navigating the visa application process. Requirements differ by university, documents can be hard to find, and deadlines aren’t always clear.
That’s where Visaflow comes in — a platform designed to make the German student visa process simple, transparent, and accessible.
And behind Visaflow’s user-friendly student portal, there’s a powerful backend Content Management System (CMS) — designed and built by iiterate Technologies — that allows universities to directly manage and update their visa-related information.
Why Visaflow Needed a Custom CMS
Instead of relying on a central team for manual updates, universities now have their own secure dashboards where they can:
Keep program-specific requirements accurate
Share official documents and templates
Update deadlines and prerequisites in real time
This means students always see the most up-to-date information — straight from the source.
How the CMS Fits Into the Visaflow Platform
Visaflow handles the student-facing experience — from search and discovery to guidance and checklists.
Our CMS is the control panel for universities, giving them the tools to:
Update visa requirements per program
Upload document templates like affidavits or bank statements
Set deadlines, language prerequisites, and required proofs
Localize content
Preview how students will see their content
Looking Ahead
Future plans for the CMS include:
AI-powered content checks for outdated information
Bulk editing tools for large universities
API integrations with university databases
Automated document verification
Working with Visaflow gave us the opportunity to design a system that connects two worlds — university administration and student needs.
By giving institutions direct control over their visa-related content, the CMS we built at iiterate helps Visaflow keep information accurate, relevant, and instantly available to students preparing for their studies in Germany.
And that’s a win for everyone.
