Bachelor And More DE 2026 has 38 exhibiting companies from 4 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors are Germany (35), France (1), United Kingdom (1) and Netherlands (1). By sector, the largest groups are Education & Training (15) and Health & Wellness (4).
Students finishing secondary school and their families can plan a focused day on 7 November 2026 in Cologne. Bachelor and More takes place on that date at the Palladium, running from 09:30 to 16:00 with free admission.
Practical information for the Cologne edition
The event is scheduled for 07.11.2026 at the Palladium, Schanzenstraße 40, 51063 Köln. Doors open at 09:30 and the program closes at 16:00. Tickets are free and registration is available online to secure entry.
Public transport options include the bus stop Köln Schanzenstr. Nord served by line 150 and the tram stop Keupstrasse with tram lines 4 and 14. Driving visitors can use parking P3 on Carlswerkstraße where spaces are free while capacity lasts. An alternative is Q-Park ID Cologne with card payment only at 2 euros per hour and a daily maximum of 16 euros.
What the event offers in Cologne
Exhibitors include universities, Fachhochschulen and business schools presenting study programs, together with independent study advisors and a schedule of talks. The event information notes that participating institutions present over 550 degree programs. The fair also provides orientation tests and sessions designed specifically for parents.
Independent advisors are available throughout the day, with at least two counselors present per fair. Named contributors include Rouven Sperling, a study and career advisor; Sebastian Horndasch, author of “Bachelor nach Plan”; and Torben Brinkema, an expert in domestic and international study paths.
Exhibitor and audience profile
Exhibitors focus on admission criteria, study formats and financing. The audience is mainly secondary school students and their parents seeking guidance on applications, scholarships and international options. The format supports short one-to-one consultations and informative materials for undecided candidates.
How to approach B2B outreach at Bachelor and More DE 2026
Universities and training providers should design their presence for two decision makers at once the student and the family. Practical steps:
- Prepare concise printed and digital program sheets that clarify entry requirements and financing options.
- Schedule short presentations of 10 to 15 minutes to explain pathways and application deadlines.
- Provide materials addressing parents’ financial concerns and clear channels for consented follow-up communications.
- Organize stand workflows to minimize waiting times and capture contact details with permission.
- Use the fair’s orientation test as a conversation starter to segment prospective students by interest.
These measures help convert on-site conversations into qualified leads for admissions processes.
Closing note and registration link
The Bachelor and More day in Cologne compiles practical tools for study choice and application steps. For teams responsible for student recruitment focus on clear admission and financing documentation and fast post-event follow up. Register and check the detailed schedule at https://www.bachelormessen.de/koeln where tickets and practical information are published.
