Networking Fairs

The second major strand of activities organized and/or supported by Uni-Italia aims to facilitate the creation and enhancement of relationships between Italian and international institutions in the field of higher education.

Participation in such events is supported, where possible, by the organization of the "Study in Italy - Uni-Italia" pavilion allowing Italian Higher Education Institutions to benefit from a dedicated stage to present themselves to foreign stakeholders as part of the Italian System.
During these events, participating institutions have the opportunity to showcase their programs, services, and opportunities for academic collaboration, as well as to establish contacts with potential international partners. Participants also have the chance to attend seminars, workshops, and presentations aimed at sharing ideas and best practices.

Uni-Italia staff organizes and attends the pavilion, assisting participating Italian institutions and providing general information to international visitors.
Additionally, on these occasions, Uni-Italia organizes social events in collaboration with Italian Diplomatic Missions on-site, to which all Italian institutions participating in the pavilion and their foreign partners are invited to attend.

WORLDWIDE NETWORKING EVENTS

Among the most important networking events worldwide, the following stand out:

REGIONAL NETWORKING EVENTS

Among regional networking events, Uni-Italia participates in:

Recruitment Fairs

Throughout the year, Uni-Italia organizes and participates in numerous initiatives aimed at promoting the Italian higher education system.
These activities, upon specific request from interested Italian institutions, can also be customized to enhance their visibility. Below are some notable initiatives:

These initiatives provide students with the opportunity to interact directly, ask questions, and gain in-depth information about study opportunities in Italy from the relevant academic representatives.


In cities hosting its Centers abroad, Uni-Italia periodically organizes masterclass tours at local universities and high schools. These events can be planned in collaboration with Italian institutions and linked to other activities such as recruitment fairs or institutional visits by Italian universities and AFAM (Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance) institutes to local diplomatic representations.

These roadshows are highly customized events, lasting up to 8–10 days, during which Italian universities and institutes can:

These tours represent a unique opportunity for Italian institutions to promote themselves directly and effectively, connecting with future international talents.


Uni-Italia supports major student recruitment fairs in strategically important countries by providing:

Upon request from Italian Cultural Institutes, Uni-Italia also promotes and develops events to strengthen the presence of Italian academic institutions in international contexts.

A notable example is the partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bogotá, which organizes the Aula Italia fair, celebrating its fourth edition in 2024.

Uni-Italia continues to explore new collaborations with international partners and agents to further expand its reach.


Education fairs promoted by foreign governments serve as prominent platforms for the internationalization of higher education. Prestigious examples include the China Education Expo (CEE) and the China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET). These events, sponsored by host country governments, allow Italian institutions to showcase their academic offerings alongside other international excellence, strengthening global academic cooperation and attracting new talents.


The Study in Europe fairs and European Higher Education Fairs (EHEF) are promoted by the European Commission and EU delegations worldwide. These events aim to:

As a stakeholder in the Study in Europe consortium, Uni-Italia actively participates in these fairs, promoting the Italian education system and enhancing its presence on the global stage.


I provider privati svolgono un ruolo cruciale nell’organizzazione di fiere internazionali per il reclutamento Private providers play a crucial role in organizing international student recruitment fairs and designing tailored promotional campaigns. With hundreds of events held annually, these providers connect higher education institutions worldwide with prospective students.
Uni-Italia regularly collaborates with some of the most renowned private providers operating in strategically important countries for promoting the Italian education system. These collaborations offer significant benefits, including:

Through these partnerships, Uni-Italia helps create targeted opportunities for Italian universities and institutions, enhancing their global competitiveness.


Italian Days on Higher Education

Among the most successful recruiting events, Uni-Italia organizes the Italian Days on Higher Education, promotional days born from collaboration with Embassies, Consulates, and Italian Cultural Institutes worldwide, to facilitate meetings between representatives of Italian universities, academies, and conservatories, and foreign students directly in their home countries. These events take place in countries where Uni-Italia has one or more Centers. The Italian Days on Higher Education can be associated with other events on higher education and student mobility organized by third parties, often preceding them by a few days, such as International Education Fairs, or they can be organized in those countries where such fairs are rarer, representing a valid response to the absence of a structured fair and a great opportunity for local students, universities, and Italian academies.

These days aim to promote Italy as a Country System. They allow individual students to meet representatives of participating educational institutions, obtain information about active courses, requirements, registration methods, and timelines, but also to be involved in edutainment activities aimed at learning the Italian language and culture, even interacting with representatives of the Italian System locally as a whole.

In addition to these events, supplementary activities are also organized to enhance and support the development of relationships between Italian universities and academies and academic institutions in the countries where the events take place, thus creating a unique opportunity for exchange to achieve mobility agreements.

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Uni-Italia @ NAFSA 2024

Uni-Italia, global partner at NAFSA: Association of International Educators, invited Institute of International Education, EDUFI HigherEd and Campus France to discussed about Transatlantic Perspectives on the Economic Impact of International Students.

Are international students a cost for the state?

Francesco Profumo explained the value of having international students and the holistic improvement for host countries.

Read more in the first Joint publication entitled "The economic impact of international students and graduates on host Countries"

#NAFSA2024 #uniitalia #immersiveexperience #studyinitaly #investyourtalentinitaly

Uni-Italia @ China Education Expo (CEE) 2024

🎉 New event: China Education Expo (CEE) 2024

📅 Date: November 1st-2nd

📍 Location: Beijing - Exhibition Hall 1 & 2, F1, China National Convention Center (CNCC)

📝 More info here

Groupe de l'Etudiant Marocain

The Uni-Italia Association is participating in the 32nd edition of the international fair organized by the Groupe de l'Etudiant Marocain, which will take place in Casablanca, Morocco, from April 18 to 21.

This prestigious event offers a unique opportunity to:

On the occasion of this event, the fair organizers have provided a 30% discount on train tickets for students and teachers to facilitate travel from all Moroccan cities to the fair. Additionally, bus services will be free during the days of the fair.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Groupe de l'Etudiant Marocain

The Uni-Italia Association is participating in the 32nd edition of the international fair organized by the Groupe de l'Etudiant Marocain, which will take place in Casablanca, Morocco, from April 18 to 21.

This prestigious event offers a unique opportunity to:

On the occasion of this event, the fair organizers have provided a 30% discount on train tickets for students and teachers to facilitate travel from all Moroccan cities to the fair. Additionally, bus services will be free during the days of the fair.

Stay tuned for more updates!

NAFSA 2024

🌍 Join us at NAFSA 2024, the premier gathering for international education and exchange! 🌍

📅 Save the Date: May 28th-31st

 📍 Location: New Orleans, N. Morial Convention Center

🇮🇹 #StudyinItaly Pavilion will be located at booth #407, featuring a plethora of Italian Higher Education Institutions including:

🇮🇹 Exciting News: The Italian Agency for Erasmus + Indire is part of our Italian Pavillon this year! Public institutions in the AFAM sector will benefit from the platform offered by NAFSA , connecting with industry professionals and forging potentially fruitful relationships with academic institutions from around the world. 🌍✨

🔍 Don't miss out on our highlighted event: A Special Joint Session on "Transatlantic Perspectives on the Economic Impact of International Students" on May 29th at 2:30 PM (local time). Organizational leaders from Finland, France, Italy, and the U.S. will provide comparative insights into the economic impact of international students on host countries.

Featuring representatives from esteemed organizations such as:
- Allan E. Goodman, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of International Education - IIE (USA)
- Francesco Profumo, President, Uni-Italia (Italy)
- Maija Airas, Head of Unit, EDUFI, Finnish National Agency for Education (Finland)
- Judith AZEMA, Communications Director, Campus France (France)

💡 Explore Key Learning Objectives:

- Identify various data sources and methodologies used to analyze economic impact.

- Understand how different host countries calculate and demonstrate the economic value of international students.

- Utilize data to advocate for the importance of international students to host countries.

- Learn effective communication strategies to convey the contributions of international education to local, regional, and national economies.

- Dive into the first joint publication "The Economic Impact of International Students and graduates on host countries" edit by Uni-Italia, and featuring studies from Higher Education Agencies of 9 countries.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders! Stay tuned for more updates. 🚀 #NAFSA2024 #InternationalEducation #EconomicImpact #GlobalPerspectivesFor further information on NAFSA, visit: https://www.nafsa.org

UNI-ITALIA @ FAUBAI 2024

🌟 Exciting Networking Opportunity Alert! Join us at FAUBAI Networking Fair 🌟

🗓️ Date: April 21st - 24th, 2024
📍 Location: San Paolo, Brazil

We're thrilled to announce the participation of 3 Italian universities alongside us: Politecnico di Torino, Università di Parma, and Università per Stranieri di Siena. 

📅 April 24th
🕚 Afternoon - onwards
📍 Italian School Dante Alighieri in Sao Paulo, Alameda Jaù, 1061 - CEP: 01420-003, Sao Paulo
Open to: Public

Join us for a special visit to the Italian school Dante Alighieri in Sao Paulo, for an afternoon dedicated to showcasing the Italian Higher Education system. Our partner universities will have the chance to connect with students and present their academic offerings.

📅 April 25th:
🕚 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
📍 Address: The State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Saguão do Pavilhão Básico (PB), R. Sérgio Buarque de Holanda, 290 - Cidade Universitária, Campinas
Open to: Public

Join us at The State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Saguão do Pavilhão Básico (PB), a charming destination a few kilometers away, for a student recruitment fair organized by national agencies under the name "Study in Europe Roadshow".

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and explore educational possibilities! See you there! 🌍 #FAUBAI #NetworkingFair #StudyAbroad #InternationalEducation

Uni-Italia @ ESA 2024

Francesco Profumo to Address ESA 2024, Sponsored by Uni-Italia

Francesco Profumo, President of Uni-Italia Association, alongside Maria Rinaldi, Director of Uni-Italia EU Liaison Office in Brussels, will be participating in the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2024. Scheduled from April 10th to April 12th, 2024, the event will be hosted in Strasbourg.
Professor Profumo is slated to deliver the opening speech, a pivotal moment outlined in the program.

Uni-Italia's sponsorship underscores the significance of this Assembly, set to convene at the European Parliament headquarters in Strasbourg. Over 250 students from universities affiliated with the European Universities Alliances will participate, engaging in discussions across 11 panels concerning the future of Europe. The conclusions drawn from these panels will be consolidated into a comprehensive position paper, slated for submission to European policymakers.

Stay tuned on our pages for updates as ESA 2024 unfolds, ensuring you remain informed about the latest developments and insights from this significant event!

For further details on the initiative, refer to the following link: ESA 2024 Initiative