KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian set-up, SIT Connect Asia, has announced the inaugural Study in Türkiye Education Fair 2026, a groundbreaking event that marks the first time Turkiye's leading universities have come together for a dedicated education fair simultaneously across three nations: Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore.
This inaugural event brings 15+ of Türkiye's most prestigious MQA-recognised universities directly to students across the region.
The fair was officially launched at a press conference held on Saturday, with the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, who will personally grace the event in Penang, and also a clear testament to Türkiye's unwavering commitment to expanding international education ties with South-East Asia.
Despite this, only approximately 300 Malaysian students are currently studying in Türkiye — a figure that SIT Connect Asia hopes to improve in a big way.
"Our goal is clear: 10,000 Malaysian students studying in Türkiye by 2030," said a spokesperson from SIT Connect Asia. "Türkiye offers world-class education with European recognition — and we want every Malaysian student to know this door is wide open."
The events and venue for the education tour:
* Monday (April 27): By Invitation to Education Institutions (Special B2B Session) - Menara Felda Kuala Lumpur (11am-4pm)
* Tuesday (April 28): Open to all students - Menara Felda Kuala Lumpur (9am-4pm)
* Thursday (April 30): Open to all students - G Hotel Gurney, Georgetown (9am-5pm)
* May 2: Open to all students - Radisson Hotel, Brunei (9am-5pm)
* May 4: Open to all students - Novotel on Kitchener, Singapore (9am-5pm)
Before the public fair, a special B2B Institutional Collaboration Session will be held exclusively on 27 April 2026 at Menara Felda, Kuala Lumpur. This exclusive session is open to upper-level high schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges, and government institutions from Malaysia to forge direct partnerships with Turkish universities — covering academic exchange programmes, joint research, student mobility, and dual-degree collaborations.
This initiative reflects Türkiye's strategic intent to build a sustainable institutional bridge with Malaysian higher education bodies, paving the way for long-term academic and industry cooperation between both nations.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FAIR
* Meet representatives from 15+ top Turkish universities — directly, not through agents
* Free one-on-one academic and career consultation sessions
* Opportunities for full scholarships funded through Türkiye's extensive waqf (Islamic endowment) network — a unique advantage for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
* Special pathways for TVET students to pursue internationally-recognised qualifications in Türkiye
* Degrees carry full European and World recognition, opening doors to careers and industrial training worldwide, especially in Europe.
For the record, SIT Connect Asia Sdn Bhd is a Malaysia-based education consultancy dedicated to bridging the gap between South-East Asian students and world-class international universities.
