Study UK Education Week 2026
The British Council in Viet Nam would like to invite you and your family to Study UK Information Day 2026.
Thinking about studying in the UK but not sure where to start, which level of study to choose or what career opportunities a UK degree could open up for you? At Study UK Information Day 2026, you can get answers from the most reliable sources: the British Council, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), recruitment experts and UK alumni themselves.
The event is part of Study UK Education Week 2026, with the theme ‘Future Ready: preparing for your future study and career journey’. It is not an exhibition with rows of stands. It is an afternoon of information, talks and hands-on experiences that will help you see a clear path from study to career.
Event details
| Date | Saturday 14 November 2026 |
| Time | 14.00–18.00 (check-in from 13.30) |
| Location | Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, 5 Tu Hoa Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi |
| Who should attend | Secondary school students, university students and young professionals interested in studying in the UK or on UK TNE programmes in Viet Nam, and their parents |
| Language | The main language at the event is Vietnamese |
| Admission | Free. Please register in advance to receive a confirmation email |
Why attend?
- Understand your study options in the UK: pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate study, as well as UK degree programmes you can take in Viet Nam through transnational education (TNE).
- Stay ahead of recruitment trends: an expert from Manpower Vietnam will share which sectors are actively hiring in the UK and Viet Nam, and the skills employers value most.
- Hear real stories from UK alumni: how they prepared for the job market and how they won scholarships such as GREAT, Women in STEM and Chevening.
- Ask your student visa questions directly at the UKVI information desk.
- Receive two Study UK guidebooks as a gift for attendees (see details below).
Programme
| Time | Session | Speaker |
| 13.30 | Registration and check-in | |
| 14.30 | Welcome remarks | Mr James Shipton, Director Viet Nam, British Council |
| 14.35 | Why study in the UK and your study pathways: foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and TNE programmes | Representatives of UK education institutions |
| 15.05 | The British Council alongside you on your UK study journey: a support network with BUILA (British Universities' International Liaison Association), UKVI and UCAS Panel discussion: How education agents can support your decisions |
Ms Hoang Van Anh, Director of Education Programmes, British Council in Viet Nam |
| 16.00 | Conversation: From lecture hall to career An update on labour market trends, in-demand professions and the skills that help candidates stand out to employers |
Ms Nguyen Ngoc Bich, Marketing and Corporate Relations Manager, Manpower Vietnam |
| 16.20 | Two parallel discussions: 1) From lecture hall to career: UK alumni share how they built the knowledge, skills and experience during their studies to be ready for the job market after graduation (2) Winning a scholarship: GREAT, Women in STEM, Chevening, UK university scholarships and TNE programmes |
UK Alumni |
| 18.00 | Close |
The programme is subject to change. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Activities at the event
- Alumni Career Zone: explore sectors with strong demand for talent and talk directly with UK alumni about their subjects, jobs and career journeys.
- ‘From study to career’ photo exhibition: stories of Vietnamese UK alumni, from the lecture hall to the workplace.
- UKVI information desk: find out about UK student visas and get answers to your questions.
- Study UK photo booth and UK quiz: capture memorable moments and test your knowledge of the UK, its culture and its education. Quiz participants have the chance to win a British Council water bottle.
Gifts for attendees
For the first time, the British Council is giving students who attend the event two guidebooks:
• Study UK Guidebook: a guide to studying in the UK (in English), covering subjects, costs, the learning environment, climate, food and living expenses.
• Student Learning and Career Paths: a new edition bringing together insights from experts and employers, and real stories from UK alumni across fields such as business, banking and finance, technology, and media and marketing.
Attendees will also have the chance to receive a Study UK tote bag.
Speakers
Ms Hoang Van Anh, Head of Education, British Council in Viet Nam.
Van Anh holds an MBA from La Trobe University (Australia). She was previously Deputy Director (Education Development) at Australian Education International and Viet Nam Country Representative of the University of Queensland. She has a particular interest in youth leadership, skills, higher education, science, research and innovation.
Ms Nguyen Ngoc Bich, Marketing and Corporate Relations Manager, Manpower Viet Nam.
Bich has more than 15 years of marketing experience in Viet Nam and the UK, specialising in market research and employer branding. She holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing Management from the National Economics University and a master's degree in International Marketing from the University of Leeds (UK).
Ms Nguyen Thu Huong, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), British Embassy Hanoi.
Huong covers Viet Nam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore and is the Student Lead, working with the international education sector in these markets. She manages the UKVI team in Viet Nam and has more than 25 years of experience in visa operations, partnerships and international cooperation.
Details of the alumni joining the panel discussions and the Alumni Career Zone will be announced soon.
Related event: Future Ready webinars
Before Information Day, don't miss our two webinars, Future Ready: Vietnamese students in the UK share their stories, at 16.00–17.00 on 10 and 11 November 2026. Wherever you are in Viet Nam, this is your chance to hear first-hand what studying and living in the UK is really like. Speaker details and registration links will be announced soon.
Follow the British Council Viet Nam Facebook page for the latest event updates.