The premier fair for higher education student recruitment in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.

Focused on the needs of Higher Education student recruitment

Historic trends show that more Latin Americans study abroad at the postgraduate level as opposed to the undergraduate. However, there has been growing interest from younger students to go further afield for their first degree, with Latin undergraduate enrolments steadily rising for overseas destinations.

BMI’s approach harnesses this appetite to study abroad via a two-pronged brand strategy that mirrors the demands of the local student market:

  • Playing to the strength of the postgraduate student flows, our pre-fair marketing targets prospective master’s students via the well known and popular ExpoPosgrados brand;
  • Meanwhile, our ExpoEstudiante brand allows us to engage with students from the best private high schools who are actively searching for undergraduate courses abroad.

Through pre-event targeting, we are able to bring both degree levels under one roof, and then direct participants accordingly. Attending students are given badges that easily identify them by their course level of interest, and all exhibiting institutions clearly signpost the course levels they offer. Additional providers such as language and pathway programmes that prepare students for higher education are also well suited to participate.

In this way, recruiters are able to tap into both the depth and breadth of the Latin American market and easily meet prospects who match their educational offering.

Mexico: The second largest student market in Latin America

Backed by more than 30 years of experience running fairs across Latin America and Brazil, as well as in the Middle East and Asia, BMI is proud to take you to three of the most important student recruitment cities in Mexico in Spring 2025.

After Brazil, Mexico has the second largest economy and population in the region, which makes it a natural addition to your recruitment itinerary. Due to a healthy appetite for overseas education combined with rising middle and upper class incomes, Mexico is a ripe market for recruiters who are keen to welcome its vivacious students to their campus.

Before you arrive, be sure to download our latest Mexico Market Report offering a 60-page deep dive into Mexico’s education and recruitment scene.

Colombia: A rich source of amazing students

The demand for language courses, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes has been booming in Colombia and the outlook for international student mobility remains strong for the years ahead. As one of the hottest markets for international student recruitment, Colombia deserves a key place in your marketing mix.

BMI has organised fairs in Colombia since 1996 and has also operated a special event series called EuroPosgrados Colombia on behalf of Campus France and DAAD, held annually from 2010 to 2019.

Our fairs are held in-country twice a year and bring you into three bustling Colombian cities (Bogotá and Medellín) and , making it the perfect platform for institutions to recruit at all education levels.

Peru on the rise

The Peruvian economy has experienced a boom in the last decade and as a result, there has been increasing interest in Peru as a student recruitment market.

Education institutions have increased their engagement in Peru’s capital city Lima since the government launched the “Pronabec Becas de la República” programme – a government initiative to increase funding for postgraduate courses. The government in Peru has, over the last few years, made a whole range of scholarship programmes available, some of which have had a very positive effect on student mobility.

With Peru developing well economically and becoming more outward looking in its quest to develop human capital, it is an exciting time to be recruiting in Peru.

Recruiting students in Chile

Chile is the only South American OECD member and is recognised as one of the strongest performing economies in the region. The country has the highest human development index and one of the highest GDPs per capita in Latin America.

To fuel outbound student mobility and increase interest in postgraduate studies abroad, the Chilean government continues to fund their popular Becas Chile scholarship programme. Meanwhile, their “Penguins without Borders” programme funds the best high school students to study for six months in New Zealand or Canada at the secondary school level.

BMI attracts more than 6,500 visitors to their student recruitment fairs in Chile annually. As the international education market in Chile is maturing, Chilean students are looking for a range of opportunities overseas including language, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

“I was extremely pleased with both the quality and quantity of students. The balance between undergraduate and postgraduate students was particularly impressive.

As I recruit for both levels, I felt that my time and investment were truly well spent.”

LATAM Student Recruitment Events in semester 2, 2025

Early bird rates end on Jul 25, 2025

Bogota, Guadalajara, Lima, Medellin, Mexico City, Monterrey, Santiago
International Students

As one of the hottest growth markets for higher education recruitment, you can't miss our fairs in Chile, Colombia, Mexico & Peru! Specifically dedicated to the needs of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate recruitment, this event attracts high-calibre students and working professionals who are eyeing up study abroad opportunities.

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Event Location
Date
Early Bird Price
Event Location

Monterrey In-person Fair

Date

Sep 25

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Mexico City In-person Fair

Date

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Guadalajara In-person Fair

Date

Oct 01

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Bogotá In-person Fair

Date

Oct 04 - Oct 05

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Medellín

Date

Oct 07

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Lima

Date

Oct 09

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Santiago In-person Fair

Date

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Bogota, Colombia
High School Counsellors

Young South Americans are heading overseas in growing numbers, and this event is where it all starts. Meet the principals and high school counsellors who inspire and encourage students in their final years of secondary school, and spend 2 days solidifying relationships with influencers from the best private and international schools in the region.

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Event Location
Date
Price
Event Location

Bogotá
One Delegate/ One Meeting Schedule

Date

Oct 02 - Oct 03

Price
USD 4,400
Event Location

Bogotá
Two Delegates/ One Meeting Schedule

Date

Oct 02 - Oct 03

Price
USD 5,500
Event Location

Bogotá
Two Delegates/Two Meeting Schedules

Date

Oct 02 - Oct 03

Price
USD 7,000

Maximise your time in the region—add Brazil to your itinerary

Early bird rates end on Jul 25, 2025

Brasilia, Florianópolis, Rio Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Sao Paulo
International Students

Salão do Estudante, held in 7 vibrant cities twice a year since 1994, is Brazil's top international student fair, attracting thousands of students, professionals, and parents seeking opportunities for overseas education.

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Event Location
Date
Early Bird Price
Event Location

Brasilia In-person Fair

Date

Nov 06

Early Bird Price
USD 2,575

USD 2,800

Event Location

Brasilia - 1/2 Day High School Visits

Date

Nov 06

Price
USD 550
Event Location

São Paulo In-person Fair

Date

Nov 08 - Nov 09

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Sao Paulo - 1 Day High School Visits

Date

Nov 10

Price
USD 850
Event Location

Rio Copacabana In-person Fair

Date

Nov 11

Early Bird Price
USD 3,036

USD 3,350

Event Location

Rio - 1 Day High School Visits

Date

Nov 12

Price
USD 850
Event Location

Rio Barra In-person Fair

Date

Nov 13

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Salvador In-person Fair

Date

Nov 15

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Florianópolis In-person Fair

Date

Nov 17

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Virtual events

Early bird rates end on Jul 25, 2025

Colombia

COLFUTURO Connect Live is a 4-hour online event that will be hosted on a state-of-the-art platform that puts video conferencing at the heart of the experience.  Exclusively official COLFUTURO partners, this event puts you in front of Colombia's best and brightest Postgraduate students who using the COLFUTURO programme to enable their international studies.

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Event Location
Date
Early Bird Price
Event Location

COLFUTURO Connect Live

Date

Oct 23

Price
USD 2,500