Korea Agent and Counsellor Forum 2026

Korea Agent and Counsellor Forum 2026

Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships, Championing Student Success

  • Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
  • Time: 15.00–17.30 local time (GMT+9); registration starts at 14.30.
  • Venue: Auston Hall, British Embassy Seoul 
  • Address: Sejong-daero 19-gil 24, Seoul Jung-gu, 04519, South Korea
  • Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/sKbzD5MQB9*

* Please note that seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants are required to register in advance. We regret that walk-in attendance cannot be accommodated, so please ensure your registration is completed by the deadline of 28 September.

Join UK university representatives, study abroad advisers and school counsellors for the Korea Agent and Counsellor Forum 2026 dedicated to strengthening UK-Korea international student mobility.

Delivered in collaboration with the Committee of British Universities in South Korea (BUISK), this year’s forum brings together advisers and representatives from over 20 UK universities to exchange market insights, align recruitment strategies, and empower the next generation of Korean students.

Why Attend?

  • Market and Recruitment Intelligence: Gain insights into current recruitment trends and emerging opportunities across South Korea.
  • Visa and Immigration Updates: Receive policy updates on UK student visas to ensure accurate guidance for prospective applicants.
  • Graduate Outcomes and Pathways: Discover how UK universities are supporting Korean students through academic progression and career development.
  • Expert Panel Discussion: Explore the core factors influencing Korean student and parent decision-making and identify ways to enhance university-agent collaboration.
  • Targeted Networking: Build meaningful partnerships with university delegates, education agents, and school counsellors.

Who Should Attend?

  • Study abroad advisers and education agents
  • University and careers counsellors at high schools or international schools

Time Session Speakers
14.30 Arrival/check-in  
15.00 Opening remarks Sarah Deverall, Director British Council Korea
15.05–15.25 Korea Market Briefing To be confirmed
15.25–15.45 UKVI: policy update and student visa advice UKVI Visa Outreach Officer, UK Visas and Immigration Office
15.45–15.55 Moderated plenary Q&A  
15.55–16.05 Coffee break  
16.05–16.25 Study and Career Option: Studying Artificial Intelligence in the UK To be confirmed
16.25–16.55 Panel Discussion: What factors into students’ choices? What do they need to succeed? To be confirmed
16.55 Key takeaways and closing  
17.00 Networking time  
17.30 End of the event  

Aston University University of Birmingham
City St George's, University of London University of Bristol
King's College London University of Cambridge
Lancaster University University of East Anglia (UEA)
Loughborough University University of Essex
Northumbria University Newcastle  University of Exeter
Queen's University Belfast University of Leeds
SOAS University of London University of Portsmouth
The University of Manchester University of Reading
University College London (UCL) University of The Arts London
University of Hertfordshire University of Warwick
University of Bath University of York

To support education advisers a better understanding of the UK education system, the British Council has launched a new, free, agent and counsellor training and engagement hub. 

The hub represents every level of UK education and includes information on what international students will need to study at an English language school, independent school, college, or higher education provider. It will provide a one stop shop for agents and counsellors to engage with the UK as a study destination as a whole. 

Why should you sign up?  

  • Free of charge: no registration fee, no recertification fee. 
  • 100% online learning: content grouped in thematic areas, not by study level, total study time has been reduced by 25%. 
  • Flexible learning: modules can be taken in any order, at any time. Experienced advisers can fast-track straight to the assessment – saving study time! 
  • Online certificates generated immediately: upon successful completion. After passing an assessment and signing up to the Code of Ethical Practice, you can be listed as ‘certified’ UK study advisor on a public-facing website. 

For more information, visit www.britishcouncil.org/education/education-agents/training-agents and join us. 

Equip yourself with the insights, policy updates and network needed to support Korean students aspiring to study in the UK. Sign up today!

 

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