The 2026 세계유학박람회 (edm세계유학박람회) — presented here as the edm World Study Abroad Fair 2026 — returns to COEX in Gangnam on 10–11 October 2026. Organised by edm유학센터 (edm Study Abroad Center), it is a free, two-day counselling fair where Korean students and parents planning overseas study can meet school and institution representatives across four specialty zones: language study, overseas university, art and design, and early study abroad. This guide covers the confirmed dates, venue, admission, registration, transport and what a visitor can reasonably expect.
Last verified: September 27, 2026. Event schedules, tickets, exhibitors and programmes may change. Confirm current details with the organiser before travelling.
At a Glance
| Event name | 2026 세계유학박람회 (edm세계유학박람회) |
| Suggested English name | edm World Study Abroad Fair 2026 |
| Dates | Saturday 10 October – Sunday 11 October 2026 |
| Opening hours | Sat 10 Oct: 11:00–17:00 · Sun 11 Oct: 11:00–16:30 |
| Venue and hall | COEX, 2F, The Platz (더플라츠) |
| Address | 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
| Organiser | edm유학센터 (edm Study Abroad Center) |
| Admission | Free |
| Registration | Free advance registration recommended; on-site visit also possible |
| Official website | edm World Study Abroad Fair (Korean) |
What Is the edm World Study Abroad Fair?
The edm World Study Abroad Fair is an education counselling event for students and families planning to study overseas. According to the official COEX listing, the fair is hosted and supervised by edm유학센터 (edm Study Abroad Center), and admission is free.
The organiser’s homepage presents the event around four specialty zones:
- 어학연수 전문관 — language study abroad
- 해외대학 전문관 — overseas universities
- 미술·디자인 유학 전문관 — art and design study abroad
- 조기유학/캠프 전문관 — early study abroad and camps
These zones are intended to match visitors with different study goals, from short language programmes to university and postgraduate study.
Organiser-Reported Scale
The following figures are published by the organiser and have not been independently verified by K-Expos:
- 28th edition of the fair
- 85,000+ cumulative visitors
- 200+ schools and institutions
- 25+ seminars
- 11 countries represented
- 2,000+ schools consultable
Dates, Venue and Entry
- Dates: Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October 2026.
- Hours: Saturday 11:00–17:00; Sunday 11:00–16:30.
- Venue: The Platz (더플라츠), 2nd floor of COEX, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
- Admission: Free (무료), per the COEX listing and the organiser homepage.
The organiser has not yet published a full exhibitor list or a detailed 2026 seminar timetable. The homepage promotes the fair with a handful of names — including IH London, ILSC, UAL, FIT, Parsons and an “Ivy League” art/design reference, plus sponsors 신한카드, English UK, English USA, sopoong, British Council and Virgin Atlantic — but these are promotional mentions, not a confirmed exhibitor list. Check the official website for the latest exhibitor and programme information.
Who This Fair Is For
The fair is aimed primarily at Korean students and parents planning overseas study. The organiser’s stated categories cover:
- language study (어학연수)
- overseas university and postgraduate study (해외대학(원))
- art and design study (미술/디자인)
- early study abroad (초중고 유학)
International readers should note that the official website and the COEX event page are Korean-only. The organiser mentions interpretation for one-to-one booth counselling, but K-Expos has not independently confirmed any broader English-language support, so plan accordingly if you do not speak Korean.
Registration and Practical Access
Registration: Free advance registration is recommended and can be completed through the organiser’s sign-up page. The organiser’s FAQ notes that visiting on-site is also possible, but pre-registration grants priority and access to benefits. Contact: 김현주, [email protected] (listed on the COEX event page).
Benefits (organiser claims): On the benefits page, the organiser promotes a 4-week free language-study course (5 winners, on-site draw), a Virgin Atlantic London round-trip (2 winners), 46 on-site benefits, and advance-registration extras such as duty-free and online-course discounts, seminar materials and an on-site gift. These prize draws require advance registration and on-site attendance.
Note: these benefit and prize figures come from the organiser and have not been independently verified by K-Expos.
Getting to the Venue
COEX is served by two subway lines:
- Line 2, Samseong Station (삼성역), exits 5/6
- Line 9, Bongeunsa Station (봉은사역), exit 7
The organiser states that parking is not supported for the event. COEX parking is pay-per-use; the organiser’s FAQ lists car parking at 1,500 KRW per 15 minutes (6,000 KRW per hour). Public transport is the practical option.
What Visitors Can Expect (Past Editions)
K-Expos has not attended this fair. The notes below are drawn from historical sources and describe earlier editions only — they are not confirmation of 2026 conditions.
2025 edition (industry news): A trade report describes the 2025 fair as Korea’s largest study-abroad fair, held 18–19 October 2025 at The Platz, free to enter, hosted by edm유학센터, with overseas-university, language-study, art/design and early-study-abroad zones offering one-to-one counselling. A separate exhibitor-perspective report states roughly 10,000+ students and parents visit annually, and notes the Guam Tourism Board’s participation at the 2025 edition.
2024 edition (visitor review): An independent visitor blog described free pre-registration with an on-site registration fee of 10,000 KRW for those who did not pre-register, long queues (around one hour) at popular Philippines and Malta language-study booths, and receipt of an IELTS/TOEIC discount coupon and small gifts.
The 2024 on-site fee is a historical observation from a single visitor blog and should not be read as a 2026 fact. The current organiser and COEX pages state only that admission is free and that pre-registration is recommended. To secure benefits and avoid any potential on-site inconvenience, pre-register in advance.
Local Events During Your Expo Visit
2nd Seoul Glass Craft Award Exhibition (제2회 서울시 유리지공예상 기념전)
When: 1 September – 11 October 2026 (ends on the fair’s final day)
Where: Seoul Museum of Craft Art (서울공예박물관), Jongno-gu, Seoul
Why consider it: A free art-and-design exhibition that matches visitors drawn to the fair’s art and design study-abroad zone.
Practical detail: Free admission; open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays; Fridays until 21:00).
Official information: Seoul Metropolitan Government event notice · Seoul Museum of Craft Art
K-BOOK to the WORLD (한 권의 책에서 온 세계로, K-콘텐츠: K-BOOK to the WORLD)
When: 28 July – 6 October 2026 (ends four days before the fair)
Where: National Central Library (국립중앙도서관), Seocho-gu, Seoul
Why consider it: A free exhibition on Korean publishing and K-content for education- and culture-minded visitors; note it closes before the fair dates, so plan for the days leading up to it.
Practical detail: Free admission; open Monday–Sunday 09:00–18:00.
Official information: Korean Visit Seoul listing
Event details can change. Confirm opening hours, admission and booking requirements through the official link before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the edm World Study Abroad Fair free to enter?
- Yes. Both the COEX listing and the organiser homepage state that admission is free.
- Do I need to register in advance?
- Advance registration is free and recommended; the organiser’s FAQ notes it grants priority and benefits. On-site visits are also possible, according to the FAQ.
- Where is the fair held?
- At The Platz (더플라츠), 2nd floor of COEX, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
- How do I get there by subway?
- Take Line 2 to Samseong Station (exits 5/6) or Line 9 to Bongeunsa Station (exit 7).
- Will English-speaking staff be available?
- K-Expos has not independently confirmed this. The organiser mentions interpretation for booth counselling, but the official website is Korean-only; confirm language support with the organiser before your visit.
- Is the full exhibitor list published?
- Not at the time of the latest update. Check the official website for the latest exhibitor and seminar information.
Sources and Update Policy
- COEX event page — 2026 세계유학박람회 (Korean)
- edm World Study Abroad Fair official homepage (Korean)
- Free participation pre-registration (Korean)
- Benefits and prize details (Korean)
Last verified: September 27, 2026. Event schedules, tickets, exhibitors and programmes may change. Confirm current details with the organiser before travelling.
K-Expos is the blog of Korean exhibition columnist K-전시랩. This guide was written from official sources and was not based on a first-hand visit to the event.