Vladivostok State University took part in the China Education Expo 2026, the largest educational fair in Beijing. VVSU delegation included Olga Severianova, Deputy Director of the Department of International and Cultural Affairs, and Irina Akisheva, a leading specialist from the Department of International Educational Programs. They represented VVSU at one of the key venues for prospective students in China.
Before the official opening on October 29, the VVSU delegation visited the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing. They met with representatives from 40 Russian universities and 61 Chinese agencies that provide study-abroad services. VVSU also took part in a pre-exhibition event. This allowed the team to introduce the university to those who could not register for the main fair.
"The Russian Cultural Center gave every Russian educational institution a unique opportunity to speak, both in a short presentation format and via live broadcast," Olga Severianova shared. "My speech was in Chinese and generated significant interest in our university."
During the expo, VVSU representatives provided visitors with detailed information about the university's opportunities. At the booth, they held meetings with parents of prospective students, representatives of the international offices at Harbin University of Commerce and Beihua University, as well as partners from specialized agencies. The discussions focused on the prospects for joint educational programs.
A key outcome of the participation was a series of B2B negotiations. These talks helped establish contacts with several Chinese universities interested in cooperation with VVSU. The list includes Harbin Sport University, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Xi'an International University, Harbin Engineering University, and Hefei University of Technology.
The China Education Expo, organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), brought together 350 educational organizations from 35 countries. Russian higher education was represented by 22 universities from various cities across the country. Over two days, the event attracted 50,000 visitors.
VVSU's participation in the China Education Expo 2026 helped strengthen the university's international brand. It increased the appeal of its educational programs for Chinese applicants and formed a pool of potential students for the 2026–2027 academic year.