UFS Study Abroad Fair 2024: Expanding global opportunities for students

The University of the Free State (UFS) hosted its annual Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday 16 October 2024 at its Bloemfontein Campus. The event is designed to connect students with international opportunities and broaden their academic horizons.

The fair brought together key international partners, including the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Fulbright US Student Program, the Southern African–Nordic Centre (SANORD), Campus France, and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), to showcase a variety of study, research, and exchange programmes open to UFS students. The event, which took place at the Conlaurês Gazelle residence, attracted a large turnout of students and staff eager to explore opportunities to study and conduct research abroad.

The staff of the UFS Office for International Affairs (OIA), which organised the event, said they were excited to have such a diverse representation of global education networks.

The Study Abroad Fair aligns with the UFS’s commitment to promoting internationalisation as part of its strategic plan. Through partnerships with global institutions, the UFS aims to provide students and staff with international exposure that enriches their academic experience and enhances their research capabilities. The OIA encourages students who missed the fair to visit their offices for more information on study abroad opportunities.