Wittenborg at ICEF Eurasia 2025: Building Global Education Connection

12.05.2025

Building Global Education Connections at ICEF Eurasia 2025

In March 2025, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences attended ICEF Eurasia in Istanbul, Türkiye. Organised by ICEF, the event brought together 279 international education professionals representing 208 organisations from 34 countries.

Amin Nadervandi, Wittenborg’s Regional Admissions Manager, attended on behalf of the school, playing a pivotal role in forging new connections and exploring potential partnerships. ICEF Eurasia is renowned for providing a platform for international educators, service providers and student recruitment agents from the region. The event aims to foster networking opportunities, promote student mobility and enhance academic collaborations.

The primary focus for participants was to engage in one-on-one meetings, showcase their institutions and establish relationships that could lead to student placements and new partnerships. The event’s dynamic atmosphere and diversity of participants made it a valuable experience for all attendees.

Reflecting on the event, Nadervandi noted the importance of such gatherings in advancing international education and the opportunities they provide for expanding the school's global network.

"The outcome of such events is generally positive, leading to successful partnerships and student placements," he said. "What stands out is often the diversity of opportunities and the personal interactions with representatives from various institutions."

This trip followed successful trips across the globe for 2025 already, with visits to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Albania, the Baltics and more – further strengthening Wittenborg’s commitment to building global education connections.