PFEC Global’s World Study Fair 2026 was held on 31 January 2026 at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo, drawing a large number of students, parents, and working professionals seeking guidance on overseas education opportunities. Now in its second edition, the fair has continued to establish itself as a key platform for international education engagement in Sri Lanka.

The event took place from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm at the Galadari Hotel’s Grand Ballroom and brought together education providers from Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, and the UAE. Designed to support informed study-abroad decision-making, the fair enabled attendees to explore undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional qualification pathways while gaining clarity on admissions requirements, scholarships, and post-study options.

Organised by PFEC Global, an international education consultancy founded in 2006, the fair reflected the organisation’s ongoing focus on improving access to global education through structured and transparent guidance. Headquartered in Melbourne, PFEC Global operates across Australia and South Asia through 11 offices, including Colombo, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Dhaka, Chattogram, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The organisation works with more than 550 partner institutions worldwide and has supported over 22,000 students in pursuing international education.

A key 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, helping accelerate application timelines. PFEC Global counsellors provided 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 made available through Malaysia Airlines, including airfare discounts of up to 30 per cent and increased baggage allowances of up to 45 kg, helping reduce the cost burden associated with overseas study.

With strong participation and practical outcomes, PFEC Global’s World Study Fair 2026 highlighted 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.