BMI/THE connects you to…
International
Students

Putting international students first

Savvy students and parents have more options than ever when researching institutions. Your brand will move on and off a student’s radar during a period of time, lasting anywhere from a few weeks to several years.

Nothing can compare to a face to face conversation with prospective students to reinforce your brand and your unique educational offering, bringing them one step closer to enrolment. That’s why thousands of institutions around the world have relied on our student fairs for decades, and continue to embrace the opportunity to connect in-person with aspirational foreign students and their families.

And for your online recruitment needs, our ground-breaking virtual event platform Talk Global Study and our marketing services allow you to target qualified students in key markets worldwide 24/7.

Student recruitment fairs for K-12 students up to postgraduates

As an essential element in your recruitment portfolio, our international student recruitment fairs consistently draw in tens of thousands of students and families year on year in dozens of cities around the world.

With so many choices in international education today, being able to introduce your institution, sell your strengths and explain your requirements during a face to face conversation can make an impression that can last for years to come.

As students are firming up their ideas of where to study and parents have questions that need answering, an engaging discussion has the power to usher them through the decision making process along their journey towards enrolment.

Whether it’s at one of our international student recruitment fairs dedicated to young learners, language courses, undergraduate degree programmes or postgraduate studies, BMI/THE fairs will connect you at that crucial point when a student is selecting their course abroad. And thanks to our SmartScan App, you’ll be able to collect student data on the spot which feeds directly into your CRM, so you can nurture each lead and track your event ROI.

Getting results from international student recruitment fairs

One of our biggest fans, Donald Back, Director of the Language and Culture Institute at Virginia Tech University in the USA shares his experiences participating at a variety of our recruitment events over the years.

From elite scholarship summits to buzzing student fairs in big cities around the world, Don and his colleagues have seen great results for their international student enrolment numbers at his university. He describes our events as a one of a kind opportunity and explains why his top ranked American university returns to BMI/THE events to recruit students year after year.

High school visits and on-campus school fairs

To bolster your recruitment efforts and get your brand in front of academically gifted teenagers, BMI/THE also takes a limited number of accredited institutions to visit private high schools in select cities around the world. These international high schools have been carefully selected for their quality curriculum and their enthusiasm to proactively prepare their students for studying abroad.

At each school, you will participate in an on-campus fair that will directly connect you with senior students, parents and high school counsellors.

Recruit students online via BMI/THE’s digital marketing services

Keep the momentum going throughout the recruitment journey by connecting with students across both the digital and physical world.

BMI/THE provides a comprehensive suite of services comparable to a full-service advertising agency, tailored specifically for reaching our global community of students. This community is actively engaged through our student fairs and the 14.6 million students visiting our sites annually.

We offer targeted social media advertising, interactive webinars, and a dedicated content hub on THE’s website. Our goal is to help you generate a consistent flow of leads, enhance brand recognition, and increase website traffic from key student markets worldwide.

Our student fairs have a fresh new look

Our fairs, now rebranded to reflect our alignment with Times Higher Education, offer students and counsellors access to trusted global rankings and data to make informed education decisions. This makes our fairs the go-to platform for students seeking international study opportunities.

With a fresh look and a personalised approach, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your international recruitment goals. Whether you’re expanding in existing markets or exploring new ones, we’ve got the tools and expertise to support your success.

Join BMI/THE's international student recruitment in-country fairs in 2025

Early bird rates end on Dec 13, 2024

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

As one of the hottest growth markets for higher education recruitment, you can't miss our fairs in 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. This tour includes High School Visits in Bogota.

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Date
Early Bird Price
Event Location

Guadalajara In-person Fair

Date

Feb 20

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Mexico City In-person Fair

Date

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Mexico City - 1 Day High School Visits

Date

Feb 24

Price
USD 850
Event Location

Monterrey In-person Fair

Date

Feb 26

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Bogotá In-person Fair

Date

Mar 01 - Mar 02

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Bogotá - 2 Day High School Visits

Date

Mar 03 - Mar 04

Price
USD 1,600
Event Location

Medellín

Date

Mar 06

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Lima In-person Fair

Date

Mar 08 - Mar 09

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta
International Students

BMI's biannual student recruitment fairs in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam draw in thousands of academically-oriented students and their parents to bring them in direct contact with institutions from around the world. BMI also takes a limited number of accredited institutions on chauffeured visits to top-rated private high schools in Bangkok, Hanoi, HCMC and Jakarta.

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Date
Early Bird Price
Event Location

Jakarta - 2 Day High School Visits

Date

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Price
USD 1,600
Event Location

Jakarta In-person Fair

Date

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Bangkok - 2 Day High School Visits

Date

Mar 25 - Mar 26

Price
USD 1,600
Event Location

Ho Chi Minh City - 1 Day High School Visits

Date

Mar 28

Price
USD 850
Event Location

Ho Chi Minh City In-person Fair

Date

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Early Bird Price
USD 3,950

USD 4,400

Event Location

Hanoi In-person Fair

Date

Apr 02

Early Bird Price
USD 2,520

USD 2,800

Event Location

Hanoi - 2 Day High School Visits

Date

Apr 03 - Apr 04

Price
USD 1,600
Brasilia, Campinas, maceió, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Sao Paulo
International Students

Held across 7 major cities twice a year, Salão do Estudante has been Brazil’s best-known international student recruitment fair since 1994, attracting 90,000+ students, professionals and parents annually.

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Date
Early Bird Price
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Campinas High School Visits

Date

Apr 03

Price
USD 850
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São Paulo In-person Fair

Date

Apr 05 - Apr 06

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Sao Paulo High School Visits

Date

Apr 07

Price
USD 850
Event Location

Rio Copacabana In-person Fair

Date

Apr 08

Early Bird Price
USD 3,036

USD 3,350

Event Location

Rio Barra In-person Fair

Date

Apr 09

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Rio - 1/2 Day High School Visits

Date

Apr 09

Price
USD 550
Event Location

Brasilia In-person Fair

Date

Apr 11

Early Bird Price
USD 2,575

USD 2,800

Event Location

Brasilia - 1/2 Day High School Visits

Date

Apr 11

Price
USD 550
Event Location

Salvador In-person Fair

Date

Apr 13

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Salvador - 1/2 Day High School Visits

Date

Apr 14

Price
USD 550
Event Location

Recife In-person Fair

Date

Apr 15

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Event Location

Maceió In-person Fair

Date

Apr 16

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Abu Dhabi, Dubai
International Students

Meet thousands of affluent local and expat students as well as those funded via national scholarship programmes during your two-city trip, which includes our main fairs plus escorted visits to top private and international schools. IMPORTANT: Starting January 1, 2025, a 5% UAE VAT will be added to all invoices for registrations made on or after this date. Bookings made prior will not incur UAE VAT. The prices listed are net and exclude UAE VAT.

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Date
Early Bird Price
Event Location

Dubai In-person Fair

Date

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Early Bird Price
USD 4,048

USD 4,400

Event Location

Dubai - 2 Day High School Visits

Date

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Price
USD 1,350
Event Location

Abu Dhabi In-person Fair

Date

Apr 16

Early Bird Price
USD 2,576

USD 2,800

Get a customised package

Each year, BMI/THE hosts 85+ events in over 30 cities around the world. You can mix and match event types, dates, and cities, plus ramp up brand exposure for audiences where you need it most. We’re happy to build a bespoke plan just for you.

Learn how BMI/THE connects you to various audiences

BMI/THE connects you to people from across the recruitment spectrum – from the parents and students who are planning their study abroad experience to senior level government representatives, scholarship providers, school principals, counsellors, university staff and agents.