University Counseling & Career Guidance

University Counseling & Career Guidance

University Counseling & Career Guidance 1707 2560 School Office

Upcoming University Visits/Events

For full details on events in Guidance/College Counseling please refer to the Guidance Newsletter 2025-2026

H-Farm Summer Academy – 50% discount for H-IS students

For students aiming for competitive degree programs, summer experiences are a vital way to build a well-rounded application that stands out to admissions committees. These programs allow students to explore potential career paths and fulfill CAS requirements while demonstrating the initiative and practical skills that many universities value alongside academic grades. By participating in these immersive tracks, students gain real-world insights that make personal statements more authentic and impactful. Choose from a wide range of programs for students aged 14+ such as: Bootcamp & Startup AI, Bootcamp Apollo Space, Bootcamp Fashion and Product Design, Bootcamp Coding and Game Development. Choose your H-Farm summer camp here and use the 50% discount code: his-summer-2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your academic profile while gaining valuable skills!

MYP4-DP2: European Universities Consortium (EUC) Fair – Monday, 2 March, DP1s 14:15-14:55 & DP2s 14:55-15:35 @ DP Hall

Explore top European bachelor’s programs with the European Universities Consortium (EUC). Join us to discover multicultural campuses and international career paths with these institutions:

  1. Bocconi University: Excellence in economics, finance, and law.
  2. Carl Benz School of Engineering (KIT): World-class Mechanical Engineering with industry experience.
  3. Brussels School of Governance: International affairs, business, and global policy.
  4. EHL: The world’s leading school for International Hospitality Management.
  5. IE University: Innovative programs in business and architecture with an entrepreneurial focus.
  6. Constructor University: Interdisciplinary research in engineering, sciences, and social sciences.
  7. Modul University Vienna: Specializing in sustainability, tourism, and data science.

Student participation is scheduled within specific designated time slots which will be shared in advance, while parents are warmly invited to attend at their convenience at any point during the Fair hours.

MYP4 – DP2: SAVE THE DATE 📚SRT University Fair – Thursday, 12 March 2026, 13h00-16h30, in person @DP Cafeteria 

We are pleased to announce the date for the yearly university fair in collaboration with our partner SRT has been set on 12 March. Please keep an eye on the SON and MB for updates: we expect around 30 universities and in case you are new to the school you can refer to the poster of the SRT University Fair 2025 edition.

FALL 2025 – 2026 University webinars & visits organised by H-IS Guidance Department: 

  1. Forward College (rotating campuses Lisbon, Paris, Berlin) presentation here & recording here
  2. St Mary’s University London presentation here & recording here 
  3. NYU Abu Dhabi, recording here
  4. University Admissions Tests: Which ones are you likely to face? How to prepare, recording here, courtesy of Valdo Academics
  5. The University of Utah, recording here, info on Incheon South Korea campus, tuition fees at the Incheon South Korea campus, tuition fees at the main campus, scholarships available here 
  6. eu Business School recording here
  7. University of Toronto– here some resources application information, youtube channel, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Future Students, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough
  8. Savannah College of Art & Design, recording here
  9. University of Greenwich, recording here
  10. EHL Swiss Hospitality Business School, presentation here
  11. Masterclass by Prof Nikhil Soi from Hult, recording here
  12. Universidad Francisco de Vittoria (UFV), recording here and presentation here
  13. ie universityBachelor in Business Administration, Bachelors of Laws, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor in Applied Mathematics plus dual undergraduate degrees
  14. Hult Universityrecording here