EU offers overseas study opportunities for Pinoys

CEBU, Philippines —  140 universities and colleges from European Union (EU) member countries are opening their doors to Filipinos who might be interested to study abroad through a two-day virtual fair slated on October 1-2, 2021 dubbed the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2021.

EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Véron made the announcement yesterday during the virtual press conference also attended by Commission in Higher Education (CHED) OIC deputy executive director Lily Freida Milla.

Now on its 11th year, EHEF is so far the biggest of its kind in the Philippines. The event aims to give Filipino students, academicians, researchers and university officials the opportunity to connect directly with world-class higher education institutions from across the European Union.

Organized by the EU Delegation, Fair will be inaugurated on 1 October at 1:30pm and streamed live at https://www.ehefphilippines.com and on the EU Delegation to the Philippines Facebook.  The registration at https://wwww.ehefphilippines.com is free and all that is required is an internet connection, an interest in pursuing further studies in the EU, and dreams to go higher in life.

“The EHEF 2021 promotes the diversity and excellence of higher education in the EU,” said the Ambassador.

“Useful, practical and comprehensive information about the different mobility initiatives and distinctive higher education programs will be available at your fingertips,” he added.

The EU is one of the world’s top centers of academic excellence and a hub for cross-fertilization of ideas and cutting-edge technologies and innovation.

Outside of academia, the EU offers limitless opportunities for borderless travel to some of the world’s best, most iconic destinations and to immerse in a wide diversity of cultures.

This holistic experience is how post-grad students can “Go Higher with EU”, the motto of this year’s Fair.

EHEF 2021 will be the biggest yet, with 140 European higher education institutions offering MA and PhDs that will improve the career opportunities of talented Filipinos wishing to study in any of this year’s participating EU member states, namely, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Finland, and Sweden.

While face-to-face education system has already resumed in Europe, Vèron emphasized that there may not be virtual learning options among participating schools. Besides, time difference is also a hindrance if classes will be done virtually.

Participants can look forward to two days with various activities including webinars on specialized courses and programs, country presentations and live chats with representatives, alumni, and scholars from participating institutions.

sRegional partner institutions for this year include Wesleyan University (Luzon), Silliman University (Visayas), and Xavier University –Ateneo de Cagayan (Mindanao), which will host clustered presentations for students and other members of the academe. University partners for this year are the following: University of Sto Tomas, University of the Cordilleras, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, Mabalacat City College, St. Louis University, Rizal Technological University, Trinity University of Asia, Ateneo de Manila University, Visayas State University, Jose Rizal Memorial State University and Mindanao State University’s (Marawi) College of Public Affairs.

The Virtual EHEF 2021 is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, together with EU Member States’ Embassies, education services and Institutes and in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education.