Study fair

A study fair is a fair that mediates between prospective students and training centers. Various universities , technical colleges and individual faculties can present and advertise their courses at such an event . There are different types of study fairs: general study and training fairs, bachelor’s fairs and master’s fairs.

In Germany there are more than 250 different trade fairs on the subject of studies, training and further education, most of which take place in autumn. The change in the education system through the Bologna process has increased the range of courses. A study fair offers the opportunity to find out about various training and further education opportunities and to compare the offers.

Concept and target groups

Competing universities, technical colleges, business schools and individual faculties present their courses at study fairs. Most of the study fairs last one to two days plus a lecture program or workshops in which general topics such as the financing of studies, stays abroad, prospects on the job market, etc. are dealt with.

Study fairs are aimed primarily at high school graduates, students and young professionals . Master’s fairs and fairs with further education courses are more likely to appeal to Bachelor’s students and graduates with or without professional experience. After a successful degree, career fairs serve for further development.

General study and training fairs

Universities and technical colleges, companies and various institutions, the employment agency and ministries introduce themselves here. Some examples of general study and training fairs are:

Study and training fair entry
Stuzubi - soon to be a student or trainee
Horizon - The fair for studies and high school education
Starting shot Abi
StudyWorld 2014, 9th international trade fair for studies, internships and academic further education.
BeSt - trade fair for work, study and further education (in Austria)

There are also many regional trade fairs, such as the Ludwigshafen trade fair for training, study and further education.

Bachelor fairs

National and international universities, technical colleges, business schools and individual faculties present their courses at bachelor’s fairs. These fairs are specifically geared towards the choice of first degree. An example of a bachelor’s fair is:

Bachelor and more

Master fairs

Master’s fairs are aimed at students, graduates and young professionals who want to find out more about further courses of study. Providers are the same as at bachelor’s fairs. In addition, lectures on topics such as financing your studies, applying and studying abroad are offered. Examples of master fairs are:

Master and more
Master's degree in Mainz
Master Day Business & Economics
Master's Fair Zurich

MBA fairs

MBA fairs are aimed at college and university graduates and professionals. Consultations and lectures are offered by alumni and employees of universities, technical colleges and business schools. Frequently discussed topics are the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) , rankings of MBA programs and part-time MBA programs. Examples of MBA fairs are:

Quacquarelli Symonds - QS World MBA Tour

QS World Executive MBA Tour
QS Women in Leadership
QS TopMBA Connect 1-2-1

MBA lounge
MBA Day

Individual evidence

[1] Overview of trade fair dates: http://www.messeninfo.de/Studienmessen-Y325-S6.html

[2] ttp://www.studyworld2014.com

[3] ttp://www.sprungbrett-lu.de/

[4] ttp://www.master-and-more.de/events-termine-und-master-messen/

[5] ttp://www.mastermesse.com/

[6] ttp://www.e-fellows.net/JOBS-EVENTS/Karriere-Events/Master-Day/Wege-in-die-Wirtschaft

[7] ttp://www.together-online.ch/mainmenu/studium/master-messe/

[8] ttp://www.topmba.com/events

[9] ttp://www.mba-lounge.de/mba-messen

[10] ttp://www.e-fellows.net/JOBS-EVENTS/Karriere-Events/MBA-Day/Business-Schools-treffen