The Thunder Bolt

Concordia International School Hanoi recently transformed into a global hub of opportunity as it hosted the most successful World University Fair in its history. Building on the momentum of previous years, this year’s event reached new heights, welcoming over 90 distinguished colleges and universities from across the globe to our campus.

Every year, Concordia International School Hanoi hosts the World University Fair to serve as a bridge between local talent and global education. This event provides the only opportunity for Hanoi’s High School students and parents to meet directly with representatives from a diverse range of esteemed colleges and universities from around the globe in one location.

The fair’s expansion to 90+ institutions this year compared to 60+ last year highlights the growing prestige of the event and the high value international universities place on connecting with students in Hanoi. Admissions representatives traveled from North America, Europe, Australia, and throughout Asia to provide families with direct access to world-class higher education.

At Concordia, our mission extends beyond our own walls. We believe in supporting the academic journey of all learners, regardless of what school they attend. As such, we invite all Hanoi High School students and parents to attend our World University Fair.

"The Concordia World University Fair2026 was an outstanding success, bringing nearly 100 universities from 14 countries to Concordia's campus and creating meaningful opportunities for our students and the wider community to engage directly with a wide variety of excellent universities from around the world. We host this fair each year in April to expand student access, spark valuable conversations, and help our students make informed, thoughtful decisions about their university futures. While events of this large scale rely on the collective efforts of many, including our transportation, marketing, purchasing, cleaning, maintenance teams, and our exceptional student ambassadors, I want to especially recognize our Counseling Coordinator, Ms. Bac Doan, whose leadership, organization, and dedication were central to the planning and seamless execution of this year’s fair. We are pleased to have received excellent feedback on the fair from our visiting university partners and we look forward to the 2027 World University Fair event next April!" - Mr. Ben Compton (Director of Counseling)

By opening the fair to the public, Concordia welcomed hundreds of visitors from schools across the city, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where the entire Hanoi student community could come together to dream big.

We encourage families to take advantage of this unique opportunity to build personal relationships directly with university representatives. Attending students and parents had the opportunity to:

• Engage in one-on-one conversations: Asking specific questions and receiving tailored advice directly from university admissions officers.
• Explore diverse academic programs: Discovering a wide range of fields of study and specialized programs offered by institutions worldwide.
• Gain insights into international admissions: Learning first-hand about application requirements, scholarships, and cultural considerations.

Whether it was a Grade 10 student beginning their research, a Grade 11 student narrowing down their "best-fit" list, or a Senior making a final connection with their dream school, the sense of ambition across campus was unmistakable.

As our students walk away feeling more confident and equipped for their next steps, we look forward to seeing how they will take these tools and use them to impact the world. The 2026 World University Fair was not just an event; it was a testament to the global-minded community we are building right here in Hanoi.

Learn more about Concordia Hanoi's High School Program.