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Public Times — On May 10, Seoul City announced it will host the 2026 Seoul Study Abroad Fair at T-hub in Taipei, Taiwan, for two days — May 30 and 31 — bringing together 16 Seoul-based universities and institutions.
The city says the fair builds on momentum after Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the U.K. higher-education ranking agency, named Seoul the No. 1 “Best Student City” for 2026.
The QS Best Student Cities ranking evaluates educational conditions across cities worldwide and publishes an annual ranking based on that assessment.
Out of 150 cities with populations of at least 2.25 million, Seoul dethroned London — which had held the top spot for six straight years — to become the world’s top student city for the first time. Tokyo came in second.
Participating in the 2026 Seoul Study Abroad Fair are 14 Seoul universities, the Seoul Global Center, and Localit.
International admissions officers will offer one-on-one counseling tailored to each student. The Seoul Global Center — the city’s comprehensive support agency for foreigners — will provide practical administrative guidance on visas, residency, and settling into life in Seoul.
Afternoon university briefings will cover what prospective students ask about most: admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, dorm life, internships, student support services, and campus life.
To address worries about life after graduation, the fair will feature Taiwanese alumni who successfully settled in Seoul. They’ll share candid study-abroad reflections and hands-on tips for finding jobs or launching a business in the city.
In the career zone, alumni who studied in Seoul and later found work will break down Korean corporate culture and what employers are really looking for. Beyond the talks, job and startup booths will offer ongoing one-on-one mentoring sessions.
The event zone is designed for a fun, immersive taste of Seoul’s global vibe — expect K-pop quizzes, a roulette game, and other lively activities. The first 100 people who pre-register and attend in person will receive a university guidebook and a random Seoul mascot figure.
Seoul opted for in-person fairs to speed up networking between local universities and Seoul institutions. Since launching the series in Jakarta in 2024, the city has hosted fairs in Chennai, Ulaanbaatar, and Ho Chi Minh City; this year’s stops include Taipei and Fukuoka.
Across four events so far, 20 universities have participated and the fairs have recorded roughly 7,000 counseling sessions.
Lee Young‑mi, Seoul’s official in charge of foreign immigration, said, “This Seoul Study Abroad Fair will provide integrated support across the entire process — from admission to settlement, career planning, and long-term residency — offering prospective students a more structured, individualized roadmap. We will spare no effort to support students until they complete their studies in Seoul and achieve their goals.”
Hyunjeong Kim, reporter hyun9593@public25.com
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