Officials from Sungkyunkwan University consult with prospective students at the Seoul Study Abroad Fair 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will take its annual study abroad fair to Taipei from May 30 to 31, bringing together 14 Seoul-based universities and two related institutions.
Launched in 2024, the Seoul Study Abroad Fair has been held in several overseas cities, including Jakarta, Chennai, Ulaanbaatar and Ho Chi Minh City, with Taipei and Fukuoka the scheduled stops this year.
With Seoul ranked No.1 in the QS Best Student Cities 2026, the city government expects strong interest from international students in both the fair and studying in Seoul.
The event will serve as an information-sharing platform, offering admissions guidance from participating universities as well as administrative support on daily life and settlement in Seoul.
International admissions officers from the 14 participating universities will offer one-on-one consultations at the fair, providing tailored guidance on admissions. Seoul Global Center will also provide administrative information on visas, residency, daily life and settlement in the city.
On-site sessions will cover key information prospective students seek, including admission requirements, scholarship programs, dormitory options and internship opportunities, along with broader insights into campus life.
The fair will also address postgraduation career concerns — a key issue for many international students — by inviting Taiwanese alumni who have successfully built their careers or launched startups in Seoul to share their experiences and insights.
“The event will provide integrated support across the entire journey — from admission and settlement to career planning and long-term residency — offering prospective international students a more structured and personalized roadmap for studying in Seoul,” said Lee Young-mi, head of Immigration and Foreign Residents Policy Division at the city government.
“We will continue to offer multifaceted support to help students settle in and achieve their goals even after completing their studies in Seoul.”
Source: Korea Times News
