2026 Study in Korea Fair: What Should Students from India and Vietnam Prepare?

Study in Korea has announced the schedule for the 2026 Country-Specific Study in Korea Fairs. As of June 25, 2026, the official schedule lists events in Germany, Thailand, India, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Mexico. The event in India is scheduled for September 18–21, 2026, and the event in Vietnam is scheduled for October 31–November 1, 2026.

These fairs are more than just promotional events. They offer students the opportunity to ask university representatives questions directly, review application deadlines and required documents, and narrow down their options to find the degree programs and language tracks that best suit them. The “Study in Korea FAQ” explains that participating universities may hold admissions information sessions and offer real-time consultations at the fairs.

What Indian Students Should Look For

Indian students should prioritize checking master’s programs, transfer admissions, and English-track programs. Even students with little interest in Korean or who are not yet fully prepared can explore their options if there are programs that allow them to complete their degree in English. Questions should not stop at simply asking, “Are there classes taught in English?”

There are four key questions to ask university representatives. First, is the major offered entirely in English, or are only some courses taught in English? Second, does the master’s program require contacting professors or submitting a research proposal? Third, are there GKS scholarships or on-campus scholarships for international students available? Fourth, how does the International Affairs Office provide information on employment or internships after graduation?

What Vietnamese Students Should Look For

Vietnamese students should consider costs, Korean language proficiency, and career paths after graduation together. Since their areas of interest are broad—ranging from nursing, K-Beauty, and Korean language education to degree programs following language training—choosing a university based solely on its name from the start will lead to lengthy consultations.

At the fair, you should first ask about tuition, dormitories, language schools, TOPIK requirements, visa documents, and scholarship eligibility. In particular, applicants for the Korean language track must factor in the time needed to prepare for the TOPIK, while applicants for the English track must separately consider their English test scores and preparations for daily life in Korea.

Materials to Prepare Before the Fair

To receive immediate counseling at the fair, you should briefly summarize your student profile. It’s best to prepare a one-page summary that includes your current grade level, expected graduation date, GPA, fields of interest, Korean language proficiency, English proficiency, budget, desired start date, and whether you need a scholarship. Without this information, university representatives will only be able to provide general guidance.

K-Study Times’ career aptitude test and document preparation checklist can be used to organize your materials in advance of the fair. If you know in advance which major groups suit you and which documents you’re missing, your questions at the fair will be more specific.

Things to Do Immediately After the Fair

Once your consultations are over, rather than simply collecting the brochures you received, it’s important to create a table summarizing the application deadlines and required documents for each university. Even within the same university, deadlines and required documents vary depending on whether you’re applying for undergraduate, transfer, master’s, or language programs. Be sure to save the admissions officer’s email, the admissions guide URL, the scholarship page, and the language track page.

The information you hear at the fair is for reference only. Your final application must be based on the university’s official admissions guidelines, as schedules may change and admission requirements can vary by major.

FAQ

When is the 2026 Study in Korea Fair in India?

The official Study in Korea schedule lists the India event as taking place from September 18 to September 21, 2026.

When is the 2026 event in Vietnam?

The official schedule lists the Vietnam event as taking place from October 31 to November 1, 2026.

Can I apply directly at the fair?

The format varies by event. While Study in Korea indicates that university-specific admissions briefings and live consultations may be available, you must check each university’s application schedule and system to actually submit an application.

What questions should I ask first?

You should first ask about the major, degree program, language track, application deadline, scholarships, and required documents. If these six factors don’t align, it will be difficult to apply, even if the university has a prestigious name.