Choosing a degree often happens well before final exams. In Bochum a one-day information fair gathers universities, advisors and student representatives to help clarify options.
Startschuss Abi 2026 runs on 21 November at Ruhr-Universität Bochum with opening hours from 10:00 to 15:00. The event presents information on more than 200 programmes, advice on international options and stands staffed by current students and institutional contacts.
Practical details for attendees
The fair opens at 10:00 and closes at 15:00 on 21 November. The listed venue is Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The schedule mixes short talks with stand time organized by field, which helps visitors find relevant degree programmes efficiently.
There is also a scheme to reimburse a group public-transport ticket for qualifying group arrivals; details are provided after registration.
Fields and organisations represented
Academic areas featured include computer science, engineering, humanities and languages, teacher training, mathematics and natural sciences, media and design, health sciences, law, social sciences and economics. Participants named for 2026 include regional universities and public organisations such as Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Bundeswehr, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung, Hauptzollamt Dortmund, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Westfälische Hochschule.
Collaborators cover advice on study abroad, funding and voluntary service, with partners like AbiPulli, ArbeiterKind, DAAD and e‑fellows.net present.
Programme highlights
The day structure features entry from 10:00, talks between 10:30 and 15:00, stand areas open from 11:00 to 15:00 and a parents session at 12:00. A prize draw is scheduled later in the afternoon and directional guides by subject help visitors locate the stands they need.
How to prepare institutional outreach at Startschuss Abi 2026
- Prioritise three study areas and map their stands before arrival; the event provides subject wayfinders.
- Prepare concise questions for each exhibitor about entry requirements, internships and career paths. Specific queries produce faster answers.
- Bring a one-page academic profile and a list of interests to hand to student advisors and institutional reps.
- If attending with family, plan to join the parents session at noon which addresses common concerns and options.
Notes for university and employer representatives
Exhibitors should focus on short, clear explanations of pathways, practical training and funding options. Visual materials that show study-to-work trajectories and concise access criteria improve the quality of exchanges during stand time.
Final remark and official link
Startschuss Abi 2026 concentrates a wide range of study information and practical touchpoints into a single day. Check schedules, the list of exhibitors and registration on the official site https://www.e-fellows.net/events/startschuss-abi/bochum
