PFEC Global’s World Study Fair 2026 was held on January 31, 2026, at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo, attracting a significant number of students, parents, and working professionals eager for guidance on overseas education opportunities. Now in its second edition, the fair has solidified its reputation as a vital platform for international education engagement in Sri Lanka.
Taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Galadari Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, the event assembled education providers from Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, and the UAE. The fair was designed to facilitate informed study-abroad decision-making, allowing attendees to explore undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional qualification pathways while gaining insight into admissions requirements, scholarships, and post-study options.
Organized by PFEC Global, an international education consultancy established in 2006, the fair reflected the organization’s ongoing commitment to enhancing access to global education through structured and transparent guidance. Headquartered in Melbourne, PFEC Global operates across Australia and South Asia with 11 offices, including locations in Colombo, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Dhaka, Chattogram, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The organization collaborates with over 550 partner institutions worldwide and has assisted more than 22,000 students in pursuing international education.
A significant feature of the World Study Fair 2026 was the opportunity for participants to engage directly with university representatives, receive complimentary profile assessments, and obtain detailed information on courses, entry criteria, scholarship opportunities, and post-study work pathways. Eligible students were also able to secure on-the-spot offer letters, expediting application timelines. PFEC Global counselors offered additional guidance on visa processes, accommodation options, overseas health insurance, and long-term academic planning.
“The purpose of the World Study Fair is to make the study-abroad journey clearer and more practical for students and families by giving them direct access to university representatives and structured guidance in one place,” said Navdeep Kaur, Branch Head – Sri Lanka, PFEC Global. “This year, we saw strong engagement from students across different stages of their education and careers, and many were able to move forward faster through profile assessments and on-the-spot offers. Our focus is to ensure students are supported end-to-end, from choosing the right pathway to understanding requirements, timelines, and long-term outcomes.”
The fair also offered event-specific benefits, including zero application fees and access to over 150 international institutions. Travel-related incentives were available through Malaysia Airlines, offering airfare discounts of up to 30 percent and increased baggage allowances of up to 45 kg, reducing the cost burden associated with overseas study.
With strong participation and practical outcomes, PFEC Global’s World Study Fair 2026 underscored the growing demand for structured and reliable study-abroad guidance in Sri Lanka and reinforced the value of direct engagement between students and international education providers.
