Pathways to Excellence: EHEF Philippines 2025 gathers more than 3,800 attendees

The European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 concluded its two-day onsite event at the Robinsons Manila and its online edition gathering more than 3,800 students, university officials, faculty members, and education professionals.

“The EHEF provides a valuable platform for Filipino students to explore world-class education opportunities in the EU and build bridges between the Philippines and the EU. We are proud to see such strong participation at this year’s event,” said European Union Ambassador H.E. Massimo Santoro.

EHEF 2025 featured 99 onsite and online booths representing 15 EU Member States, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, together with the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the following EU Member States: Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, The Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden.

Attendees explored the different booths, participating in a variety of information sessions, one-on-one discussions, games, and direct consultations with university representatives, gaining insights to specialised degree programmes, application processes, and a glimpse of life as an international student in the EU.

The EHEF 2025 was supported by the Commission on Higher Education, together with the regional hubs University of Santo Tomas (Metro Manila), University of the Cordilleras (Luzon), Eastern Visayas State University (Visayas), and Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan (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 Campus, 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 organisation partners included 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.com help bring the event closer to students nationwide. COMCO Southeast Asia-Pilipinas is the PR and communications partner. For more information, visit ehefphilippines.com and check our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and X (@EHEFPhilippines).