Dunkirk Salon de l'Etudiant 2026: guidance and where to stay

The Salon de l'Etudiant in Dunkirk 2026 is the yearly gathering for students and families looking for academic guidance across the Hauts-de-France region. Over a single day, attendees can meet universities, schools, training centres and professionals to clarify questions about their academic and career future. The fair focuses especially on Parcoursup: how to choose programmes, build the application file, manage course wishes and respond to institutions. Talks led by L'Etudiant journalists and guidance experts cover topics such as apprenticeships, preparatory classes, business schools and university studies. Organised in partnership with the Région académique Hauts-de-France, the City of Dunkirk and the Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque, the event is held at the Kursaal – Palais des Congrès, a central and well-connected venue. Admission is free with a mandatory named registration, and visitors are encouraged to prepare their trip using the interactive floorplan and the exhibitor list published a few days in advance. For those travelling to Dunkirk from elsewhere, staying near the Kursaal makes it easier to make the most of the full day and side activities. The city offers train and public transport connections, along with a varied hotel offer around the harbour and the city centre.