Education Fairs in South America

Why Join our Education Fairs in South America?

South America is a rapidly growing hub for international student recruitment, with high levels of academic mobility and increasing demand for global education. Our 2025 / 2026 Education Fairs in South America connect your institution directly with motivated students and key education stakeholders across leading markets such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Chile.

By participating in our South America fairs, your institution will benefit from:

• Meetings with students, parents, and advisors through fairs with sessions tailored to your recruitment goals
• Opportunities to engage with key scholarship organizations like Colfuturo and Capes
• In-person and virtual formats designed to maximize reach and ROI across both mature and emerging markets

Upcoming Student Recruitment Fairs in South America – 2025/2026 Schedule

Education Fairs in South America – 2025/2026 Calendar

Take a look at our calendar to see when and where our international education fairs and networking events will be happening across South America in 2025 and 2026. Each event includes full details on dates, locations, pricing, and how to register.

Who Participates in our South America Education Fairs

Our South American education fairs attract a diverse group of global institutions aiming to connect with ambitious, internationally minded students from key countries like Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

Participants include:

• Leading universities and research institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines
• Business schools showcasing MBAs, specialized master’s degrees, and executive education
• International colleges and pathway providers supporting student transitions into global academic systems
• Government-funded scholarship bodies, national education agencies, and regional associations focused on international student mobility

Institutions from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East regularly join our education fairs in South America, reflecting the strong and growing interest in South American students at all levels of education.

Here is a short list of institutions that have recently taken part in our events:

What’s Included When You Exhibit at Our Education Fairs in South America

Join our student recruitment fairs across South America and connect face-to-face with motivated students and their families. As an exhibitor, your institution will receive a professional booth, fully equipped with a table and two chairs, everything you need for productive, in-person conversations.

Smart Student Lead Capture
All exhibitors get access to a SmartScan lead capture tool, allowing you to easily collect and organize student data for fast, effective follow-up. Track engagement, measure ROI, and keep in touch with interested prospects after the fair.

Your Participation Also Includes:

• Targeted Marketing Campaigns
  Promote your programs to the right audience before the fair. We tailor marketing efforts to highlight your institution and preferred recruitment regions for maximum impact.
• Special Hotel Rates
  Take advantage of discounted accommodation at our partner hotels, convenient, cost-effective, and close to the event venues.
• Online Exposure
  Boost your visibility with a profile on our official event website. Your institution’s logo, description, and promotional video (if available) will be featured to attract attention from students even before the event begins.

Why Recruit Students from South America? Key Trends Driving Student Mobility

Now more than ever, South America stands out as a key growth region for international student recruitment. Countries like Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru are sending more students abroad each year, driven by growing middle-class demand, limited capacity in domestic universities, and a strong desire for globally recognized qualifications.

Rising Demand for International Education
Students and families across the region are actively seeking educational options that offer academic quality, personal safety, and long-term career opportunities. Destinations like Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Spain, Germany, and Portugal consistently attract South American students thanks to their strong education systems, post-study work options, and availability of English or Spanish-language programs.

High-Interest Fields of Study
Academic interest among South American students is concentrated in career-focused fields:

• STEM: Engineering, computer science, and environmental sciences are in high demand, supported by both career outlooks and available funding.
• Health & Medicine: Interest in nursing, public health, and medical programs has grown since COVID-19, especially in underserved domestic systems.
• Business & International Relations: With growing entrepreneurial ecosystems in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, business, finance, and policy programs are especially popular.
• Sustainability & Climate Science: As climate challenges grow in the region, more students are seeking training in renewable energy, conservation, and sustainable development.

Strong Scholarship Support
Access to international education is supported by government and institutional scholarships:

• Colombia: COLFUTURO supports postgraduate study in technical and scientific fields.
• Chile: ANID (formerly CONICYT) funds graduate research programs.
• Ecuador & Peru: SENESCYT and PRONABEC offer merit- and need-based scholarships.
• International Aid: Students frequently access programs like Erasmus+, Chevening, and DAAD, along with institutional merit-based aid from North American and European universities.

These programs expand the talent pool and enable more students to study abroad, particularly at the postgraduate level.

Regional Drivers of Mobility
Economic instability, public education gaps, and currency fluctuations continue to shape outbound student mobility. Many students are turning to international study as a more stable and rewarding long-term investment. English proficiency is improving across the region, particularly in Colombia and Chile, giving students broader access to global opportunities.

South American students are also highly pragmatic. They prioritize programs and destinations that offer real-world benefits: strong job prospects, post-study work rights, and potential immigration pathways.

Why Education Fairs in South America Work
In a region where personal trust and face-to-face engagement still matter, education fairs remain one of the most effective ways to recruit. While digital tools help build awareness, it’s in-person interaction that drives decision-making. Students and families rely on direct conversations with institutional representatives to navigate complex admissions, visa, and scholarship processes.

Our International Education Fairs South America tour offers a direct channel to meet high-intent students and families across the region’s most important cities, including São Paulo, Bogotá, Quito, Lima, and Santiago. For example, the Brazil fair, now in its 28th edition, attracts over 20,000 students and nearly 100 international institutions annually.

These fairs also provide valuable opportunities to test messaging, announce scholarships, and form partnerships with schools, counselors, and agents.

Building a Long-Term Recruitment Strategy
Recruiting in South America requires more than one-off events. Institutions that build long-term relationships—through alumni engagement, in-country reps, school visits, and hybrid outreach, see the greatest return. Tailored messaging that highlights career outcomes, affordability, scholarship access, and diversity resonates strongly in this region.

By combining online education fairs with in-person fairs, school visits and digital outreach, universities can strengthen visibility, build trust, and establish a sustainable recruitment pipeline in South America.