Gaudeamus Kosice 2026 brought together 80 exhibiting companies from 16 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Slovakia (19), Netherlands (16), Denmark (9) and United Kingdom (6). By sector, the largest group was Education & Training (67).
Academic guidance in eastern Slovakia concentrates activity in September. Gaudeamus Kosice 2026 arrives in its fourth regional edition with a format designed to bring secondary schools, students and higher education institutions face to face in a single space.
Dates and venue
Gaudeamus Kosice 2026 takes place on 22 and 23 September at the Congress Hotel Centrum in Košice. The venue’s address is Južná trieda 2A, 040 01 Košice - Juh. The days are open to the public on 22 September from 9:00 to 15:00 and on 23 September from 9:00 to 14:00. The rooms in use are identified as Nobel, Darwin and Bell.
The ticket has a basic price of 62 CZK (2.5 EUR) and a reduced price of 37 CZK (1.5 EUR). Free access for teachers requires prior registration. Tickets can be purchased in presale at www.gaudeamus.cz or at the venue box office during the event. The exhibitor catalog is included in both printed and electronic versions.
Exhibitors and audience profile
The fair brings together universities and higher education centres from Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Among the exhibitors listed are Comenius University Bratislava, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Bratislava University of Economics and Business, University of Prešov, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, UniLink Study Abroad Advisory Center and University of New York in Prague. Services for study abroad counselling such as StudyCare also participate.
The target audience is students in the process of choosing a course of study, teachers and academic advisors. The organisation has provided specific resources for school visits and services aimed at counsellors.
Program and featured activities
The event includes a programme of seminars held in two conference rooms. The talks provide information about study programmes, admission conditions and the resources of each institution. In many sessions students participate to share their first-hand experience and competitions with prizes are held at the end of the sessions.
In addition to the presentations, the day includes informational materials, stands with contact points and access to the Gaudeamus Advisor app, designed to facilitate consultation of programmes and contact with the institutions.
Prospecting and recruiting future students
For exhibitors seeking to recruit students the fair allows concrete and measurable actions. Practical recommendations:
- Define a clear contact point at the stand and a person responsible for collecting data. The printed catalogue and access to the electronic version facilitate subsequent follow-up.
- Schedule microtalks with current students of the institution. First-person testimonials help convert interest into registered contact.
- Offer downloadable materials and digital subscription forms. Integrating the information into Gaudeamus Advisor speeds up the lead flow.
- Coordinate with secondary school counsellors. Free registration for teachers facilitates group visits and reduces friction for large student attendance.
- Prepare a post-fair follow-up calendar with actions by academic segment to convert contacts into applications.
Closing and official link
Gaudeamus Kosice 2026 maintains the practical regional academic guidance format and concentrates useful resources to attract and guide future students. If your goal is to present programmes and collect contacts from potential enrollees, plan short seminars, digital materials and internal logistics to process leads. More details and registration are on the official website http://en.gaudeamus.cz/kosice
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