Finland and Sweden join EU higher education fair in Manila

EHEF 2025 drew over 3,800 attendees in Manila and online, with 15 EU states participating, including Finland and Sweden.

The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 concluded its two-day onsite event at Robinsons Manila and an online edition, drawing more than 3,800 attendees. Organisers said participants included students, university officials, faculty members, and education professionals.

The fair featured 99 onsite and online booths representing 15 EU member states. Participating countries included Finland and Sweden, alongside Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and others.

European Union Ambassador Massimo Santoro said the fair provided a platform for Filipino students to explore education opportunities in the EU and strengthen links between the Philippines and the EU. Attendees joined information sessions, one-on-one discussions, and consultations with university representatives.

The fair was supported by the Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education and several regional hub universities across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Local university partners included the University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, the University of the Philippines Manila, and several institutions in Mindanao and the Visayas, according to organisers.

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Journalist Alexander Christian Vittrup was employed at ScandAsia Magazine and Website for six months from August 2025 until January 2026. Circumstances beyond our control made it possible for us to keep him here also during the six months from February 2026 until July 2026 - making it a full year here.

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