DATE
5 – 6 February 2026
TIME
12:30 – 15:00
COST
€ 1,450
Undergraduate Fair
Join us in Valbonne and Loches for the International Undergraduate Fair France, where leading global universities meet high-achieving French high school seniors, their families, and academic advisors. Engage directly with motivated students eager to explore world-class undergraduate and bachelor programs abroad. Connect with influential counselors from top French and international schools, strengthen your network, and showcase your institution’s unique academic opportunities. Don’t miss this premier event to expand your reach in France, build lasting relationships, and attract the next generation of ambitious international students!
Why take part in the Undergraduate Fair France?
Participating in the International Undergraduate Fair France offers universities a unique opportunity to connect with high-achieving students and key decision-makers from prestigious international and bilingual schools in Valbonne (5 February 2026) and Loches (6 February 2026). This event allows institutions to reach multiple schools in one visit, engaging efficiently with a diverse pool of talented French high school seniors exploring international study options.
Universities can interact directly with motivated students who are actively considering overseas undergraduate programs, ensuring focused and meaningful conversations with those ready to take the next step toward higher education abroad. Through targeted participation, institutions can also strengthen connections with school counselors who play a pivotal role in guiding students’ university choices.
By taking part, universities enhance their presence in a competitive, high-potential market while gaining valuable insights into the goals and expectations of French students pursuing international education. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your university’s visibility, develop strong partnerships, and attract outstanding candidates to your undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Fair France – Event Essentials
- Duration: (approx.) 3 hours per city
- Venue: event to take place at a leading international school, hosting students from nearby schools
- Schools: Carefully selected local international, bilingual, and public schools, matched to your institution’s profile
- Target Audience: Final-year high school students, their parents, and school counselors
- Expected Attendance: 250 senior high school students
- Format: Dedicated table setup in the school hall alongside other educational representatives
- Organization: Full logistical support, including transfers and on-site coordination
Student Recruitment in France
International student recruitment from France is increasingly dynamic and geopolitically strategic. Roughly 106,000 French students went abroad in 2024 to pursue a degree, putting France among the top five countries of origin for mobile students. Meanwhile, as a destination country itself, France hosted over 430,000 international students in 2023-24, representing a five-year growth of approximately 17%.
These trends create a significant recruitment opportunity for universities worldwide: French high-school students are open to studying abroad for bachelor’s degrees, and come from a system familiar with mobility and international education. By tailoring outreach to capture this flow—especially into high-quality, English-taught undergraduate programs, you can tap into a motivated, globally minded cohort with both readiness and appetite for study overseas.
LOCATIONS
France, Europe
- 1
Valbonne
- 2
Loches
Pricing Information
€ 1,450
Valbonne Undergraduate Fair
€ 1,450
Loches Undergraduate Fair
€ 1,450
Event Itinerary & Key Details
Undergraduate Fair Valbonne
5 February 2026
Location: International school Valbonne
Undergraduate Fair Loches
6 February 2026
Location: International school Loches
- Exhibitor space at the event(s)
- Networking opportunities
- Online promotion campaign for your institution
- On campus promotion at top schools
- Transfers
- Discounted hotel rates and accommodation advice
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Consultations
Engage directly with students, parents, and school counselors through individual consultations at your booth. Discuss academic pathways, program fit, scholarship opportunities, and career prospects. These targeted conversations ensure students receive tailored advice, increasing their likelihood of applying to your university.
📄 Admissions and On-the-Spot Consultations
At the International Undergraduate Fair France, meet ambitious high school seniors actively exploring international bachelor’s programs. Provide key details on admission requirements, application timelines, and entry criteria. Many students and parents are eager to plan ahead—offering provisional admission letters or pre-assessments on-site can give your institution a competitive edge and help students take confident steps toward enrollment.
🏠 Student Life and Accommodation
Help students and parents envision life at your institution by providing insights into housing options, campus facilities, and cultural adaptation. Address concerns about cost of living, student support services, and extracurricular opportunities.
Visitor info & Target Audience
No. of visitors
250
Senior high schools students per city
Target audience
High School & College Graduates seeking Undergraduate, Foundation, Pathway, Language Programs & Summer Camps
French Study Abroad Market
Latest French Higher Education Study Abroad Data (source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
The number of French students studying abroad is increasing steadily. At this point 106,000 French students are overseas in a degree-seeking context, reflecting a +16% rise over five years (source: UNESCO). The most popular study abroad destinations among students from France are:
Popular study destinations among French students
Belgium – 19,063
UK – 14,042
Canada – 13,155
Switzerland – 12,267
Spain – 10,336
Germany – 9,074
MARKET REPORT FRANCE
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