The international higher education exhibition connects students with leading educational institutions from around the world 

Kuwait City, Sept 16, 2026: The 2026 edition of HigherEd – KUWAIT is expected to feature leading universities and institutions from more than 15 countries and 6,000 plus visitors, including high school students, university graduates, postgraduate applicants, parents, school counsellors and education sector professionals. 

Held under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education – Kuwait, HigherEd – KUWAIT is a leading international higher education exhibition. The event will take place from October 12–13, 2026 at the Badriah Ballroom, Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel, Kuwait, from 9 am to 12pm and 4:30pm to 8pm.  

Organised twice a year, in Autumn and Spring, HigherEd – KUWAIT serves as a strategic platform supporting Kuwait’s national vision for higher education, skills development and career readiness. The exhibition connects students with leading educational institutions from around the world while fostering international academic partnerships. 

“HigherEd – KUWAIT is more than just an education exhibition. It is where future-ready education meets opportunity, enabling international institutions to connect with Kuwait’s next generation of learners,” says Khadeer Ahmed Khan, Director, Global Reach Events & Exhibition, the organiser of the exhibition. 

HigherEd – KUWAIT provides participating institutions with an opportunity to recruit qualified students from Kuwait and the expatriate community, enhance institutional visibility and brand recognition, promote undergraduate, postgraduate, language, vocational, and professional programmes, bild partnerships with schools, counsellors and education stakeholders, and engage directly with prospective students and parents. 

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of academic programmes and receive expert guidance on admissions, scholarships, student life, visa procedures and career planning. 

For more information or to register, visit www.higheredkuwait.com or email info@globalreachexpo.com