Customized Counseling and Strategies Offered ... Gyeongnam Office of Education to Hold 'University Admission Fair' on the 18th

The Gyeongnam Office of Education will host the 16th University Admission Fair at the Changwon Convention Center (CECO) on July 18, 2026.

The fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the same day, with participation from 92 universities across the country and five institutions: the Korea Student Aid Foundation, the Out-of-School Youth Support Center, the Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS), the Gyeongnam Career Education Institute, and the Audit Office of the Gyeongnam Office of Education.

Gyeongnam Office of Education.
Photo by Se-ryeong Lee

During the event, up-to-date college admission information will be provided to 8,210 pre-registered participants, as well as to local students and parents who register on-site.

In particular, to address the rapidly changing college admissions environment and evolving application processes, a total of eight themed zones will be operated: the University PR Zone, Admission Counseling Zone for 12th graders, Admission Counseling Zone for 10th and 11th graders, University Information Session Zone, College Entrance Exam Special Lecture Zone, 2028 Admission Preparation Zone, University Admission Strategy Zone, and Special Programs Zone.

At the University PR Zone, 89 university admissions officers will offer one-on-one consultations for students and parents, providing information on each university’s admission process, majors, and more.

At the Admission Counseling Zones, college admission specialists and teachers specializing in career and college counseling will provide tailored advice, taking into account each student’s academic records and career aspirations.

The University Information Session Zone, expanded in scale compared to last year, will feature detailed explanations of entrance requirements from major universities in Seoul as well as regional universities and will also include a session on EBS study strategies.

Additionally, there will be specialized lectures for teachers on various topics related to the college admissions process and guidance strategies.

Poster for the 16th University Admission Fair by Gyeongnam Provincial Office of Education. [Image provided by Gyeongnam Provincial Office of Education]

This year marks the 16th edition of the university admission fair organized by the Gyeongnam Office of Education, which boasts the largest scale among admissions events held outside the capital area.

The provincial Office of Education announced that 8,210 people have pre-registered for the fair this year, and it expects that, including on-site registrations, more than 10,000 students and parents will attend.

Superintendent Kwon Soon-ki stated, "Through the University Admission Fair, we aim to provide students and parents with practical and valuable up-to-date information about careers and admissions, and we hope this event will establish itself as a hub for collaboration between universities and college-bound students."

He added, "We will continue to lay a solid educational foundation so that every student in Gyeongnam can nurture their own dreams."

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