DATE
21 – 25 September 2026
TIME
10:00 – 18:00
COST
€ 1,250
Event Itinerary & Key Details
Visitor info & Target audience
The Ecuador Study Abroad Market
Latest Ecuador Higher Education Study Abroad Data (source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
At this point a total number of 26,237 students from Ecuador are studying abroad for a degree in higher education. The most popular study abroad destinations are:
The Central American Study Abroad Market
Central America is an emerging source market for international student recruitment, particularly in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras, where students increasingly look abroad for higher-quality education, specialized programs, and stronger career opportunities. Popular destinations include the United States, Spain, Canada, Germany, and France, driven by program variety, international recognition, and employment prospects after graduation.
According to UNESCO student mobility statistics, approximately 10,723 students from Guatemala, 3,321 from Honduras, and 3,141 from Costa Rica are currently studying abroad. These numbers highlight Guatemala as one of the largest outbound student markets in the region, while Costa Rica and Honduras maintain steady demand for international undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Many students rely on education counselors, scholarship opportunities, and direct university engagement through fairs and school visits when researching study abroad options, making targeted in-person recruitment events particularly effective in this region.
Participants
Past editions of the Student Recruitment Tour Ecuador and Chile have welcomed leading international universities, colleges, and business schools. Please send us an email for a recent overview of participants.

