Salon de l'Etudiant de Pau 2026 at the Zénith de Pau

The Salon de l'Etudiant in Pau is the annual reference point for students shaping their academic future in south-western France. Over a single day, universities, engineering and business schools, vocational training providers and public institutions gather at the Zénith de Pau to showcase their programmes, admission processes and career outcomes. The event is organised in partnership with the Académie de Bordeaux, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour and the Communauté d'Agglomération Pau-Béarn-Pyrénées. Free talks run throughout the day, hosted by specialist journalists and orientation experts, covering Parcoursup, apprenticeships, preparatory classes and grandes écoles. Alongside the exhibitor stands and conferences, visitors can join orientation workshops, browse career and study guides, and access tools to prepare their CV. Entry is free but requires prior registration, which is mandatory and personal. The fair targets secondary and high-school students, their families and education professionals alike. Hosted at the Zénith de Pau, the venue is easy to reach and well connected. For visitors travelling from other cities in the region, staying in hotels near the Zénith de Pau makes it easier to arrive relaxed and make the most of the day.