EU opens the gateway to higher education with the first hybrid European Higher Education Fair

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Convinced that excellence and knowledge know no boundaries, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines brings the first hybrid European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) on November 18 to 19 at the Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong and at www.ehefphilippines.com.

The Fair is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, together with EU Member States’ Embassies, education services and Institutes and in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education, and supported by media partners adobo Magazine, CNN Philippines, INQPOP!, iOrbit News, SEA Wave, The Philippine Business and News, and WheninManila.com.

Sponsor

The biggest of its kind in the Philippines, EHEF will allow Filipino students, academicians, researchers, and university officials to connect directly with world-class higher education institutions from across the European Union.

As the EU commemorates in 2022 the European Year of Youth, the Fair’s theme “Youth for Excellence and Innovation” highlights the important role of young people in advancing education, science and research to build a better future — greener, more inclusive and digital.

Special guest speakers at the European Higher Education Fair (L-R) Dr. Ana Isabel Sánchez Ruiz, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the EU Delegation to the Philippines; Mr. Johnny Rios, Operations Head of Shangri-La Plaza; Atty. Lloyd Edgar Reyes, Lead for Transnational Education of the Commission on Higher Education; and Ms. Mabel Gutierrez, Education Program Specialist of the Commission on Higher Education.

Members of the European Union Delegation to the Philippines and European Union Member State representatives gathered at the press conference of the European Higher Education Fair on 27 October 2022.

Media together with the members of the European Union Delegation to the Philippines and European Union Member State representatives gathered at the press conference of the European Higher Education Fair on 27 October 2022.

The media press conference for the European Higher Education Fair was held last 27 October 2022 at the Shangri-La Plaza Premiere Theatre.

The hybrid fair will feature more than 90 higher education institutions participating on-ground and online from Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Useful, practical and comprehensive information about the different mobility initiatives and distinctive higher education programs will be available at the fingertips of Filipino youth.

The European Higher Education Fair press conference was moderated by Dr. Jenny Lind Elmaco, Chair of the Marie Curie Alumni Association in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Johnny Rios, Operations Head of Shangri-La Plaza, gives his welcome remarks at the European Higher Education Fair press conference, as the host of this year’s fair.

Commission on Higher Education Lead for Transnational Education, Atty. Lloyd Edgar Reyes, joined the European Higher Education Fair press conference last 27 October 2022.

Dr. Ana Isabel Sánchez Ruiz, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the EU Delegation to the Philippines welcomes guests to the European Higher Education Fair press conference at Shangri-La Plaza Premiere Theatre.

“If you’re looking to pursue higher education that is a cut above the rest, then the EU is the best place for you. Beyond countless spots and diverse cultures, the EU is widely recognised as a centre of excellence and has established its educational preeminence with superior academic courses, mobility and scholarship opportunities, and cutting-edge technology,” said Dr. Ana Isabel Sánchez Ruiz, Chargé d’Affaires a.i.

EHEF participants now have more opportunities and options to explore their chosen field of studies and where to pursue them in the EU.

Goodwill Ambassadors for the European Higher Education Fair share their experiences from studying in their respective European Union countries. (L-R) Jeff Roxas for Spain; Georcelle Dapat-Sy for The Netherlands; Arianne Lim for The Netherlands; Ruby Barraca for Denmark; Gella Leaño for Poland; and Ar. Noel Cruz for Italy.

Goodwill Ambassadors during the European Higher Education Fair press conference. (L-R) Jeff Roxas for Spain; Teacher Georcelle for The Netherlands; and Arianne Lim for The Netherlands

Goodwill Ambassadors during the European Higher Education Fair press conference. (L-R) Ruby Barraca for Denmark; Gella Leaño for Poland; and Ar. Noel Cruz for Italy.

The fair will feature on-site country seminars provided by the EU Member States’ Embassies and Cultural Institutes who will walk us through the various higher education systems, mobility, visa requirements, culture, lifestyle, and practical information.

Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy joined the press conference for the European Higher Education Fair as a Goodwill Ambassador and shared her experience studying at THNK School of Creative Leadership in The Netherlands.

Thematic seminars focusing on higher education systems, mobility and research grants like Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, and Jean Monnet are open for students and educators alike.

This is EUr chance to be a step above the rest! Register here or visit @ehefphilippines.com on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter for more information.