During the last academic year, there were 819,644 international students in the U.S. according to IIE’s Open Doors report. The number of international students enrolling for the first time at a U.S. institution increased 9.8% over the previous year to a new high of 250,920 students.  In addition, according to the U.S Department of Commerce, international students contributed over $24 billion to the U.S. Economy in 2012/2013.

IIE’s U.S. Higher Education Fairs provide accredited U.S. colleges and universities an opportunity to meet with thousands of students interested in studying in the United States. The IIE Fair series also helps to build your institution’s name internationally, access thousands of prospective students, and connect with local schools and university officials. IIENetwork members receive a 10% discount.

Fairs in Vietnam are specially designed for colleges and universities interested in recruiting students for all majors: 

• February 18: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• February 20: Hanoi, Vietnam

Fairs in Latin America are specially designed for colleges and universities interested in recruiting students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields: 

• February 27: Mexico City, Mexico
• March 1: Monterrey, Mexico
• March 4: Guadalajara, Mexico
• March 6: San Jose, Costa Rica
• March 8: Bogota, Colombia
• March 10: Sao Paulo, Brazil
• March 12: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• March 14: Santiago, Chile

For more information, visit the Higher Ed Fairs homepage or contact ufairs@iie.org.