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ICEF Higher Education

Returning to London in 2026, ICEF Higher Education connects ICEF-accredited international student recruitment agents with higher education providers from around the world. The event takes place alongside the ICEF Monitor Global Summit.

September 14 - 16, 2026 London, UK
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ICEF Higher Education: exclusive recruitment opportunities for the higher education sector

160+ Agents
100+ Providers
60+ Countries

ICEF Higher Education is a long-standing, annual event entirely focused on international higher education. For 2026, it moves to the Park Plaza Victoria London to connect senior recruitment professionals from across the sector.

Over the course of the event, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with 160+ international student recruitment agents from around the world, all established specialists in recruiting for higher education. Further ensuring quality, for this event, ICEF will only be accepting agencies that have achieved ICEF Agency Status, which means that they have undergone a more rigorous screening and reference checking process.

Additionally, delegates gain free access to the groundbreaking ICEF Monitor Global Summit (also available as an individual ticket), which is held the day before and in the same venue. The summit, now on its third edition, is a landmark event that brings together influential professionals from across the sector to share knowledge, discuss trends, and support the sustainable growth of the industry

160+ Agents
100+ Providers
60+ Countries

Event programme, seminars, & meetings

A key benefit of attending ICEF Higher Education is free access to the ICEF Monitor Global Summit, which offers a full-day programme of seminars, panel discussions, and roundtable debates, all providing a truly global perspective on the most pressing issues in international education.  Designed to foster discussion and provide tangible takeaways, the summit supports the sustainable growth of international student recruitment.

With networking a major component of ICEF events, the two-day ICEF Higher Education offers the opportunity to build a personalised schedule of up to 38 one-to-one meetings with partners and quality, ICEF accredited education agents that meet your specific student recruitment needs.

The ICEF Monitor Global Summit

Leveraging ICEF Monitor’s evidence-based approach to market intelligence for the sector, the summit provides a comprehensive exploration of key themes related to international student mobility.

The 2025 summit included sessions discussing:
  • A big-picture view of student mobility
  • Recruiting with intent – attracting the best fit for your institution
  • Student service as a strategic advantage
  • Linking recruitment with student success
  • And much, much more.

Venue

For 2026, ICEF Higher Education will move to the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel. Ideally located in London’s West End and within walking distance of London Victoria station, it is a luxurious venue that not only sits close to the city’s many landmarks but also offers excellent transport links.

Providing all the amenities to be expected from a state-of-the-art venue, including a dedicated, customisable meeting space, a top-quality bar and restaurant, as well as a fully-equipped fitness and wellness centre, the Park Plaza is a premium venue for ICEF Higher Education – comfortable, convenient, and contemporary.

Download the new ICEF Events app!

Enhance your experience at ICEF Higher Education with our new app, designed to help you prepare for the event as well as give you all the information you need while you’re there.
  • Access important event and venue information
  • See who’s attending
  • Browse useful preparation videos to maximise your time at the event
  • Get support with any questions and contact the ICEF events team

Additional event information

FAM tours & receptions

View available familiarisation tours & receptions or submit a proposal.

Agent information pack

Detailed event information for agent event attendees.
Available in June 2026

Provider information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.
Available in June 2026

2025 Event Statistics

166 agents and 82 educators from 65 countries.

Agent Countries

  1. 1. India9%
  2. 2. Pakistan7%
  3. 3. United Arab Emirates7%
  4. 4. Saudi Arabia5%
All agent countries
  1. 1. India
  2. 2. Pakistan
  3. 3. United Arab Emirates
  4. 4. Saudi Arabia
  5. 5. Albania
  6. 6. Algeria
  7. 7. Australia
  8. 8. Azerbaijan
  9. 9. Bangladesh
  10. 10. Bhutan
  11. 11. Brazil
  12. 12. Bulgaria
  13. 13. Cameroon
  14. 14. Canada
  15. 15. China
  16. 16. Côte d'Ivoire
  17. 17. Cyprus
  18. 18. Ecuador
  19. 19. Egypt
  20. 20. France
  21. 21. Georgia
  22. 22. Germany
  23. 23. Ghana
  24. 24. Iran
  25. 25. Iraq
  26. 26. Israel
  27. 27. Italy
  28. 28. Jordan
  29. 29. Kazakhstan
  30. 30. Kenya
  31. 31. Kuwait
  32. 32. Kyrgyz Republic
  33. 33. Latvia
  34. 34. Lebanon
  35. 35. Lithuania
  36. 36. Malta
  37. 37. Mexico
  38. 38. Mongolia
  39. 39. Morocco
  40. 40. Nepal
  41. 41. Nicaragua
  42. 42. Nigeria
  43. 43. Oman
  44. 44. Philippines
  45. 45. Qatar
  46. 46. Sierra Leone
  47. 47. Spain
  48. 48. Sri Lanka
  49. 49. Sweden
  50. 50. Taiwan
  51. 51. Türkiye
  52. 52. Ukraine
  53. 53. United Kingdom
  54. 54. USA
  55. 55. Uzbekistan

Agent recruitment region

  • Asia 0%
  • Africa 0%
  • Middle East 0%
  • Europe (non-EU) 0%
  • Europe (EU) 0%
  • South & Central America 0%
  • Australasia 0%
  • North America 0%

Agent segment interest

  • Undergraduate programmes 0%
  • Grad / postgrad master 0%
  • Grad / postgrad certificate 0%
  • Career / vocational programmes 0%
  • Additional programmes and services 0%
  • Graduate / postgrad doctorate 0%
  • Foundation programmes 0%

Educator Countries

  1. 1. United Kingdom20%
  2. 2. USA18%
  3. 3. Canada 7%
  4. 4. Germany 7%
  5. 5. Malta 7%
All educator countries
  1. 1. United Kingdom
  2. 2. USA
  3. 3. Canada
  4. 4. Germany
  5. 5. Malta
  6. 6. Australia
  7. 7. Bahamas
  8. 8. Cyprus
  9. 9. Czech Republic
  10. 10. Finland
  11. 11. Georgia
  12. 12. Hungary
  13. 13. Ireland
  14. 14. Italy
  15. 15. Netherlands
  16. 16. New Zealand
  17. 17. Saudi Arabia
  18. 18. South Korea
  19. 19. Spain
  20. 20. Switzerland
  21. 21. Türkiye
  • Universities and vocational training institutes
  • Multi-sector and additional service providers
  • Language schools
  • Secondary, boarding and high schools