The Study and Go Abroad Fair is an event about post-secondary education. It features university exhibitors and seminars at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The event is a university and college fair offering information about study opportunities in both Canada and abroad (but mostly abroad). In 2025 Study and Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fairs visits Vancouver on Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th. It also happened earlier in the year on Sunday, March 9th.

Continue reading below to learn about this year’s event. See our article about the NACAC International Universities Fair to learn about a similar event happening later in the spring. The NACA event showcases colleges and universities from around the world in early May and it’s free to attend.

This article contains the following information about the Study and Go Abroad Fair:

Date and Location | Exhibitors | Seminars | Tips & Advice | Other Information

Vancouver’s Study and Go Abroad Fair

Study and Go Abroad/SchoolFinder Fairs take place in various Canadian cities. Last year the fair visited Vancouver in February and October. In 2025 the fair visited in March and vists again in October.

The fair is mainly for prospective post-secondary students. Lots of parents go too. At the event there are representatives from universities and colleges from around the world, including Canada. Most of the exhibitors, however, are international. The fair is for students looking for both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees.

The fair is a great place to start if you’re currently in high school or university and interested in furthering your education, and want to learn about options and opportunities. Attending the fair is also where you’ll find information about working abroad, including international internships and volunteering opportunities. You can meet and talk to people from different institutions, and there are also seminars covering various topics.

The Study and Go Abroad Fair is free to attend. Plus, guests who register online are automatically entered into the fair’s grand prize draws. One of the prizes recently was a free flight to any destination with Air Canada.

Fair Date and Location

In 2025 the Vancouver edition of the Study and Go Abroad Fair took place on Sunday, March 9th. The event ran from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Seminars began at 12:00 pm. The event happens again from October 17th to 18th following the same schedule as in March.

The Study and Go Abroad Fair is typically held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It happens in a ballroom inside the East Building at 999 Canada Place. The venue is a beautiful waterfront location in downtown Vancouver. The building is a short walk away from the SeaBus and SkyTrains at Waterfront Station. It’s also connected to the Coal Harbour Seawall, which is always a great place for walking and leisurely bike rides.

The event in October happens at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront which is at 1133 West Hastings Street in Vancouver, not far from Canada Place.

Exhibitors

The Study and Go Abroad Fair typically features more than 20 exhibitors. There are representatives from many of the world’s top universities and graduate schools. Some are located in Canada, while others are from countries such as Australia, America and the United Kingdom.

Examples of some of the exhibitors with booths at the March, 2025, fair are listed below. These will likely be at the fall event in October, but with details to be confirmed.

California State University (United States)
IE University (Spain)
Royal Roads University (Canada)
San Diego State University (United States)
University of Bradford (United Kingdom)
University of New South Wales Sydney (Australia)
And many others

Seminar Schedule

There are several different seminars to attend at the Study and Go Abroad Fair. The seminar schedule of topics and speakers for the 2025 fair in March is listed below. The schedule will likely be comparable in October, although exact details are to be confirmed.

12:00 pm – Finding and Applying for Scholarships
2:00 pm – Live the Language
2:30 pm – Studying Medicine in the UK
3:00 pm – Opportunities in International Education
4:00 pm – Finding the Right Program and School For You

Tips & Advice

The following suggestions are good to know before attending the Study and Go Abroad university and college fair.

TIP #1: The event can be overwhelming with the amount of people and exhibitors. Think of any questions you have before you go. Write them down and take them with you. That way, you won’t forget to ask anything important.

TIP #2: When you arrive, be sure to grab a copy of the Fair Guide. It provides details about the various exhibitors.

TIP #3: If you already have your résumé, portfolio or transcripts ready, feel free to take them with you as well. You can show your documents to university representatives and maybe even get some advice.

TIP #4: Ask for the business cards and contact details of the representatives you meet. That way, if you think of more questions later, you can ask still ask them via e-mail.