Filipino students, researchers, and academicians can explore a broad range of academic and research opportunities as the European Higher Education Fair 2025 opens in Manila. The event brings together the European Union’s leading universities and institutions, offering Filipino learners direct access to programs that promote global competitiveness and academic excellence.
The opening ceremony will feature a symbolic moment led by the European Union Ambassador and representatives of EU Member States, who will jointly form an image that reflects the theme Pathways to Excellence. The act is designed to demonstrate the shared commitment of the EU and the Philippines to advancing education and research collaboration.
We are pleased to open the EHEF 2025 here in Manila. EHEF offers Filipino students and researchers a unique opportunity to explore new pathways to excellence while deepening the enduring partnership between the European Union and the Philippines said European Union Ambassador H.E. Massimo Santoro.
Now recognized as one of the flagship initiatives of the EU Delegation to the Philippines, the fair continues to highlight the EU as a center of academic distinction. This year introduces additional programme sessions, including Copernicus and EURAXESS, expanding opportunities in scientific cooperation, mobility, and research innovation.
The EHEF 2025 is supported by the Commission on Higher Education and regional hubs that include the University of Santo Tomas for Metro Manila, University of the Cordilleras for Luzon, Eastern Visayas State University for the Visayas, and Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan for Mindanao. University partners include Ateneo de Davao University, Caraga State University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, Holy Cross of Davao College, Lyceum of the Philippines Manila, Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology, Pampanga State Agricultural University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of San Agustin, University of the Philippines Manila, and Visayas State University.
Professional organization partners include the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, Philippine Architecture School Association, Philippine Computer Society, Philippine Economic Society, and the United Architects of the Philippines. Media partners such as Backend News, Baguio Herald Express, Daily Guardian, Daily Tribune, Gadgets Magazine, GMA Pinoy TV, Manila Bulletin, Mindanao Gold Star Daily, News Watch Plus, SEA Wave Pop Culture Magazine, SEA Wave Pilipinas, Tempo, and WhenInManila dot com support the fair’s nationwide reach. COMCO Southeast Asia Pilipinas serves as the PR and communications partner.
The onsite Fair will be held on 21 and 22 November at Robinsons Manila. The online sessions will take place on 24 November via Zoom. This year’s edition brings together 99 onsite and online exhibitors from 15 EU Member States including the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, The Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden.
For more information, visit ehefphilippines.com and check our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and X (@EHEFPhilippines).