A Three-Day Campus Experience Where Education, Innovation, Business, and Community Come Together
October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) is proud to introduce the MSA Students Marketplace 2026, a first-of-its-kind campus initiative designed to transform the beginning of the academic year into an engaging experience that connects students, families, faculty members, and leading national and international brands.
About MSA University
For more than 30 years, MSA University has been one of Egypt’s leading private universities, providing internationally recognized education through strategic partnerships with the University of Greenwich and the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom.
Today, the University is home to:
30+ years of academic excellence
40,000+ alumni
5,000+ new students annually
British degrees through prestigious UK partnerships
80% of faculty members holding postgraduate degrees
120+ sponsored Master’s and PhD researchers|
Taking place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at the MSA University campus in 6th of October City, the Marketplace will welcome thousands of visitors across three dynamic days, creating a vibrant environment where learning, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and community engagement come together.
More than a traditional exhibition, the MSA Students Marketplace has been designed as The Official New Student Experience, providing students with everything they need to begin their academic journey while offering partners a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of Egypt’s most active university communities.
A Complete Campus Marketplace
The Marketplace will feature specialized districts carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of students from all academic disciplines.
Visitors will be able to explore:
Technology & Fintech District
Healthcare & Clinical Supplies District
Creative District
Campus Essentials District
Food Village
Student Clubs Village
Each district will bring together carefully selected exhibitors offering products, services, and solutions that support students throughout their university journey.
Technology companies will showcase laptops, tablets, smartphones, software solutions, wearable devices, and IT services, while banking institutions and micro-financing providers will introduce flexible financial solutions designed specifically for university students.
Healthcare suppliers will provide clinical instruments, laboratory equipment, pharmacy essentials, and scientific consumables, while the Creative District will feature design materials, engineering supplies, prototyping technologies, cameras, and content creation equipment.
Students will also discover stationery, apparel, backpacks, printing services, campus essentials, food vendors, cafés, healthy meal options, and opportunities to engage with MSA’s student clubs and extracurricular communities.
More Than a Marketplace
Beyond the exhibition space, the Marketplace Arena will host a diverse programme of activities throughout the three-day event.
Visitors can enjoy:
Live entertainment and student performances
Creative showcases
Inspirational keynote talks
Startup and entrepreneurship panel discussions
Interactive brand experiences
Community engagement activities
These experiences have been carefully designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and returning students while encouraging networking, creativity, and collaboration.
Supporting the BYOD Learning Experience
As part of MSA University’s commitment to innovative education, this year’s Marketplace supports the University’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach, empowering students to learn, collaborate, and create using their own laptops or tablets throughout their academic journey.
Technology partners participating in the event will provide a wide range of devices, software, accessories, technical support, and financing solutions, ensuring students have access to the tools they need for academic success.
Connecting Brands with the Next Generation
The MSA Students Marketplace provides participating organizations with direct access to one of Egypt’s most influential university communities.
Each year, thousands of students and their families make important purchasing decisions before the academic year begins, including:
Personal technology
Educational supplies
Clinical equipment
Banking services
Healthcare products
Daily essentials
Food and lifestyle services
By bringing these decisions together in one trusted environment, the Marketplace creates meaningful opportunities for brands to build lasting relationships with students, parents, faculty members, and future professionals.
Why Participate?
The MSA Students Marketplace offers exhibitors an exceptional platform to:
Showcase products and services directly to thousands of students and families.
Build brand awareness within one of Egypt’s leading private universities.
Create memorable customer experiences through interactive activations.
Engage with future professionals across multiple disciplines.
Generate high-quality leads during a period of strong purchasing intent.
With thousands of attendees expected over the three-day event, participating brands will benefit from premium visibility and meaningful engagement with the university community.
