ICEF Higher Education 2026

ICEF Higher Education: exclusive recruitment opportunities for the higher education sector

150+ Agents

100+ Providers

60+ Countries

ICEF Higher Education is a long-standing annual event dedicated exclusively to international higher education. For 2026, it will take place in Central London, connecting senior recruitment professionals from across the global higher education sector.

Over the course of the event, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with 150+ international student recruitment agents from more than 50 countries 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 on day one.

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

150+ Agents

100+ Providers

60+ Countries

Event programme, seminars, & meetings

ICEF Higher Education offers unparalleled networking opportunities, with days two and three dedicated exclusively to connecting with new and existing partners. Benefit from up to 38 pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, while the included lunches, coffee breaks, and evening receptions, provide additional informal opportunities to forge long-lasting, mutually beneficial links with partners and quality, ICEF accredited education agents from across more than 50 countries, representing all major outbound student markets.

Additionally, you’ll gain free access to the ICEF Monitor Global Summit, which offers a full-day programme of seminars, panel discussions, and roundtable debates, all providing a global perspective on the most pressing issues in international education. Fostering discussion and providing tangible takeaways, the summit supports the sustainable growth of international student recruitment.

Pricing & Registration

Starting from £4,455

For Educators

Registration and pricing for education representatives, cultural exchange and work and travel professionals.

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Price on application

For IAS Agencies

Only agencies with ICEF Agency Status may apply to attend this event.

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£4,950

For Service Providers

Registration and exhibitor options for service providers.

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Prices vary per product

Advertising & Sponsorship

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£195

ICEF Monitor Global Summit

Tickets include all sessions, refreshments, lunch and the ICEF Higher Education evening reception. (Agents must have IAS accreditation).

2025 Event Statistics

166 agents and 82 educators from 65 countries.

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Agent Countries

1. India9%
2. Pakistan7%
3. United Arab Emirates7%
4. Saudi Arabia5%

All agent countries

1. India
2. Pakistan
3. United Arab Emirates
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Albania
6. Algeria
7. Australia
8. Azerbaijan
9. Bangladesh
10. Bhutan
11. Brazil
12. Bulgaria
13. Cameroon
14. Canada
15. China
16. Côte d'Ivoire
17. Cyprus
18. Ecuador
19. Egypt
20. France
21. Georgia
22. Germany
23. Ghana
24. Iran
25. Iraq
26. Israel
27. Italy
28. Jordan
29. Kazakhstan
30. Kenya
31. Kuwait
32. Kyrgyz Republic
33. Latvia
34. Lebanon
35. Lithuania
36. Malta
37. Mexico
38. Mongolia
39. Morocco
40. Nepal
41. Nicaragua
42. Nigeria
43. Oman
44. Philippines
45. Qatar
46. Sierra Leone
47. Spain
48. Sri Lanka
49. Sweden
50. Taiwan
51. Türkiye
52. Ukraine
53. United Kingdom
54. USA
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%
Graduate / postgrad master 0%
Graduate / postgrad certificate 0%
Career / vocational programmes 0%
Additional programmes and services 0%
Graduate / postgrad doctorate 0%
Foundation programmes 0%

Educator Countries

1. United Kingdom20%
2. USA18%
3. Canada 7%
4. Germany 7%
5. Malta 7%

All educator countries

1. United Kingdom
2. USA
3. Canada
4. Germany
5. Malta
6. Australia
7. Bahamas
8. Cyprus
9. Czech Republic
10. Finland
11. Georgia
12. Hungary
13. Ireland
14. Italy
15. Netherlands
16. New Zealand
17. Saudi Arabia
18. South Korea
19. Spain
20. Switzerland
21. Türkiye

Universities and vocational training institutes
Multi-sector and additional service providers
Language schools
Secondary, boarding and high schools

TESTIMONIALS What our customers say

ICEF is a guiding light that illuminates my path as an educational exchange agent. Through ICEF, I have connected with my most valuable partners—educators from around the world—making my professional journey more successful and fulfilling. Furthermore, I deeply value the research and insights...

Denise Fonseca de Carvalho Germanics, Germany

Denise Fonseca de Carvalho, Germanics, Germany ICEF is a guiding light that illuminates my path as an educational exchange agent. Through ICEF, I have connected with my most valuable partners—educators from around the world—making my professional journey more successful and fulfilling. Furthermore, I deeply value the research and insights that ICEF provides to the entire industry, which continually help me refine and enhance my business strategy.

ICEF has been an invaluable platform for connecting with trusted partners worldwide. The events are well-organized, professional, and have truly helped us to expand our network and opportunities.

Abdul Nabi Royal Vision Education Counselling, Pakistan

Abdul Nabi, Royal Vision Education Counselling, Pakistan ICEF has been an invaluable platform for connecting with trusted partners worldwide. The events are well-organized, professional, and have truly helped us to expand our network and opportunities.

ICEF Higher Education is a great opportunity for agents who are interested in networking with high quality higher education providers from all over the world. The small size of the event allows us to really focus on the quality of the meetings, and there are many networking opportunities to...

Giulia Pavan Obiettivo Lingua, Italy

Giulia Pavan, Obiettivo Lingua, Italy ICEF Higher Education is a great opportunity for agents who are interested in networking with high quality higher education providers from all over the world. The small size of the event allows us to really focus on the quality of the meetings, and there are many networking opportunities to further conversations or meet new providers.

ICEF consistently excels at connecting leading education providers with agents who are committed to building high-quality partnerships.

Murhaf Tarakji Acapedia, UK

Murhaf Tarakji, Acapedia, UK ICEF consistently excels at connecting leading education providers with agents who are committed to building high-quality partnerships.

Attending ICEF Higher Education was a truly valuable experience. I had the opportunity to establish new connections while also re-engaging with some of my earlier contacts. The event provided me with insightful exposure to the latest global trends in education.

Prem Parkash Bharti The Edu Network, Bulgaria

Prem Parkash Bharti, The Edu Network, Bulgaria Attending ICEF Higher Education was a truly valuable experience. I had the opportunity to establish new connections while also re-engaging with some of my earlier contacts. The event provided me with insightful exposure to the latest global trends in education.

ICEF events have become the most useful platform for all manner of people to meet and interact and then find a common purpose to do business. Really grateful for being invited 13 years ago. My business and myself are who we are because of ICEF.

Richard Obeng Assuming Asto Links International, Ghana

Richard Obeng Assuming, Asto Links International, Ghana ICEF events have become the most useful platform for all manner of people to meet and interact and then find a common purpose to do business. Really grateful for being invited 13 years ago. My business and myself are who we are because of ICEF.