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Briefly explained
What is the KIT Career Fair?
The KIT Career Fair is your springboard into the professional world - here you can exchange ideas, get your bearings and find jobs.
Every year in May, the square in front of the Audimax on KIT Campus South is transformed into a colorful job open-air, organized by the Career Service. Meet recruiting and specialist staff from a wide range of sectors, with different companies at the start every day of the fair. Exchange information in a relaxed atmosphere about job profiles, entry opportunities and specific vacancies that match your degree course.
Sustainable and close: without registration, in the middle of university life, you can get information, make contacts and get your career off to a flying start.

To the KIT Career Fair for companies

Photo credit: Amadeus Bramsiepe, KIT

KIT Career Fair 2026
The most important facts at a glance
When: May 19-20 2026, 12-5 p.m.
Where: Forum in front of the Audimax (Building 30.95), KIT Campus South
What: Job-Open-Air for students, doctoral candidates and alumnae/i of KIT
Who: around 170 companies and institutions (changing daily) from various sectors
Offer for: all fields of study and semesters
Admission: free of charge and without registration

Find companies
Discover the companies at the fair
To help you keep track of around 170 different companies and institutions over two days, we offer guidance – online and on site.
Search the career fair profiles in the company directory to find out which exhibitors suit you and offer interesting positions. Additional matching options are available using filters, e.g. by desired degree programmes, industries or topics. The interactive site plan and colour coding system for different disciplines will help you find your way around on site.

Company directory with site plan

Your field of study - your colour
Coloured stickers at the fair site show you which companies are looking for people in your field of study and who the contact person for your area is. You can also pick up a sticker in the colour of your field of study at the information desk in the student tent.

Color: yellow– Architecture, Civil Engineering Geo- and Environmental Sciences

Color orange – Chemical and Process Engineering

Color pink – Chemistry and Biosciences

Color red – Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering

Color purple – Economics and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences

Color: blue – Informatics, Information Systems

Color: dark blue – Mathematics, Physics

Program
Career Service info talks
Compact knowledge to go about visiting trade fairs, applying for jobs and starting your career is available at the short info talks held by Career Service & partners in the student tent.

Note: The info talks are usually in German, but you can also ask your questions in English.

Drop by spontaneously; the info talks will take place on both days of the fair.

12:00 p.m. - How do you get the most out of the fair?
Welcome to the KIT Career Fair!
We will help you get started and show you, among other things:
  • how to use our interactive fair map to find your way around the fair,
  • which icebreakers you can use to easily strike up a conversation with company representatives at the fair stand,
  • what you can do after the fair to stay in touch with your conversation partners or be found with your student profile.
  • and answer any other questions you may have.

Come by, get some useful tips, and then dive into the fair with confidence.
13:00 p.m. - How to write and optimize your application documents
Are you interested in applying for a job or internship but unsure about what to include in your application? Or have you already prepared your application documents and would like some final advice? Among other things, we will discuss with you:
  • whether a cover letter is still necessary today,
  • whether ‘I hereby apply for the advertised position’ is a good opening sentence,
  • how to optimally design your CV, cover letter and other application documents,
  • and anything else you may be wondering about.

Feel free to bring your questions and documents with you. Afterwards, you can come to our advice corner in the student tent and have us check your application individually.
14:00 p.m. - Ready for a job interview?
Are you wondering how you can make the best impression in a job interview? Don't worry, you're not alone!
In our info talk on job interviews, we'll find answers to these and other important questions together. Find out, for example,
  • what HR managers really want to hear from you,
  • how to confidently handle classic questions,
  • what to do when faced with completely unexpected questions.

We will briefly show you the important dos and don'ts for your job interview. So join us and ask lots of questions!
15:00 p.m. - How do you get the most out of the fair?
Welcome to the KIT Career Fair!
We will help you get started and show you, among other things:
  • how to use our interactive fair map to find your way around the fair,
  • which icebreakers you can use to easily strike up a conversation with company representatives at the fair stand,
  • what you can do after the fair to stay in touch with your conversation partners or be found with your student profile.
  • and answer any other questions you may have.

Come by, get some useful tips, and then dive into the fair with confidence.
Only on May 19 16:00 p.m. - PhD and postdoc at KIT (KHYS)
Are you considering whether a PhD or postdoc at KIT is the right next step for you? At KIT, you can expect excellent conditions and a wide range of opportunities to shape your scientific career.
In the Info Talk, you will learn
  • what types of PhD programmes are available,
  • what requirements you must meet
  • and how supervision is organised.

You will also gain an initial insight into how KHYS supports you during this phase – from initial orientation to the postdoc phase.
Only on May 20 16:00 p.m. - Career Paths in the Startup Ecosystem (KIT-Gründerschmiede)
At the Info Talk Career Paths in the Startup Ecosystem, KIT-Gründerschmiede will present the various routes to a career in the startup world, whether as a founder, co-founder, employee or in startup support. Maximilian and Rouven from Desoltik will explain what such a career path might entail. Desoltik is a KIT startup that emerged directly from the Student Innovation Lab, and is working on new ways of electronics repair. You can also visit us at the trade fair, where we will have a stand with other KIT startups. On May 20, the action continues on Kronenplatz: at the matchmaking event at 5 p.m. and the Founders' Barbecue starting at 7 p.m., you can dive deeper in the startup ecosystem.

CV check and brief consultation on site
When: on all days of the fair, 12-5 p.m.
Where: directly in the student tent of the Career Service
How: : no registration required; 5–10 minutes of individual brief consultation on your CV or cover letter
Language: German or English

Tips for a successful fair visit

Check the company directory in advance
In the company directory for the KIT Career Fair you will find useful information and filters to help you plan your visit to the fair:

  • Find out in advance on which of the two days of the fair your desired companies will be there and at which stand you will find them.
  • You don't yet know who might be relevant for you? Filter all participating companies, e.g. by industry, degree courses you are looking for, keywords and much more.
  • In the exhibitors' fair profiles you will find more information about the company, contact details of contact persons and links to specific vacancies in the job exchange.
Create a student profile
Make yourself comfortable and just let yourself be found! This is how it works: Create a personal student profile in your account with information about your career, previous internships and work experience or your commitment. You decide what information you want to share. A contact address is important - then companies can contact you directly and arrange an interview with you at their stand in advance, for example.

By the way, you don't have to register - the login works with your KIT account data.
Get your color sticker and lots of information in the student tent
Get your color sticker and lots of information in the Studi-tent
With the color coding system you can see at a glance which companies are looking for your field of study and who the right contact persons are for you at the stand.You can also show what you are studying yourself - come by the information desk in the Studi-tent and get a sticker in the right color for your field of study. You'll also get lots of tips and information to help you make the most of your visit to the fair.

Color: yellow Architecture, Civil Engineering Geo- and Environmental Sciences

Color orange Chemical and Process Engineering

Color pink Chemistry and Biosciences

Color red Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering

Color purple Economics and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences

Color: blue Informatics, Information Systems

Color: dark blue Mathematics, Physics
Visit the short info talks
In just 30 minutes, you will receive tips and information on topics such as:
  • interview
  • application documents
  • job search
  • career orientation
  • study funding
  • funding programs

Just drop by the student tent and find out what else the Career Service can offer you in addition to the KIT Career Fair to prepare you optimally for your career start. The topics of the Info-Talks are the same on both days of the fair.

By the way: The Career Service offers are almost completely free of charge for KIT students and alumni/ae and are conducted by experienced experts.
Get advice on your CV
Have you found an interesting position and are wondering how to formulate your cover letter? Or would you like to have your CV checked by professionals?
The Career Service advisory team will be there for you all day on both days of the fair in the student tent - just drop by without making an appointment and bring your documents with you.

Voices and successes
"For me, the KIT Career Fair was a great opportunity to get in touch with technology companies. The relaxed and personal conversations at the exhibition stands in particular helped me to gain realistic insights into the companies. I became aware of a job offer through the fair – today I work there as a scientific employee in process development.
I would highly recommend the KIT Career Fair to all students who want to know early on where their professional journey will take them and want to make contacts in the field. The fair is a great opportunity to find out exactly what we can do with our studies and to take the first steps towards our professional lives."

Karim M., Physics

Advantages
Why should you visit the KIT Career Fair?
Because it brings employers directly to campus and opens doors to your professional future.

Your benefits at a glance:
  • Build valuable personal contacts with companies from various industries – in relaxed open-air atmosphere right on campus.
  • Take advantage of services tailored specifically to KIT students.
  • Get free career advice, application tips, and CV checks by Career Service – no registration required.
  • Discover concrete job opportunities for internships, student positions, and entry-level jobs.
  • Save time and effort – the fair takes place right on your doorstep at KIT Campus South.

Target group
Who is the KIT Career Fair for?
The KIT Career Fair is the official company contact fair at the KIT and is designed for all students, doctoral researchers, and alumni/alumnae.

The fair is perfect for you if you want to:
  • explore career options during your Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral studies,
  • gain first-hand insights into industries and potential employers,
  • look for internships, student jobs, or thesis opportunities,
  • connect with employers before entering the job market,
  • learn more about career paths, industries, and job profiles.

FAQ - Any questions?

General information
What is the KIT Career Fair?
The KIT Career Fair is a job event organized by Career Service & Alumni. The fair offers you the opportunity to get in touch with companies and institutions directly on campus and thus get to know potential employers for your professional future.
When is the date for the KIT Career Fair 2026?
The next KIT Career Fair will take place on May 19-20, 2026. Each day, different companies will be there for you from 12 to 5 pm.
Where does the KIT Career Fair take place?
The fair will take place as an open-air job fair in the forum in front of the Audimax building (Building 30.95).
Who is the KIT Career Fair for?
The KIT Career Fair is primarily aimed at all students, doctoral candidates, alumni and alumnae of KIT. The participating companies primarily want to get in touch with this target group. However, students from other universities are also welcome to come to the fair and find out about potential employers.
Is the KIT Career Fair accessible?
The KIT Career Fair is intended to be equally accessible to all students at KIT, which is why we are constantly striving to make the event and the website as accessible as possible. We offer:
  • Ramps at the entrances to the student tent and the communal tents to ensure wheelchair access
  • New: a tactile floor guidance system in the student tent for visitors with visual impairments and blindness – in collaboration with ACCESS@KIT (Link: https://www.access.kit.edu/english/index.php).
  • Support staff at the fair for students with visual impairments and blindness – please come and speak to us at the information desk in the Student Tent
  • Comprehensive information about the KIT Career Fair is available online on our website, presented in an accessible and neurodiverse-friendly format, so that you can prepare well in advance

If you have any further ideas or suggestions regarding accessibility at the KIT Career Fair, we would be delighted to hear from you via e-mail.
Does the fair cost admission?
No, attending the fair, including the accompanying program, is free of charge.
Do I have to register in advance?
No, registration is not necessary. Just drop by the exhibition grounds around the Audimax. We recommend that you start at the Career Service's student tent, where you can get useful tips and information about visiting the fair.
Who organizes the KIT Career Fair?
The KIT Career Fair has been organized by the Career Service & Alumni department since 2013. Our job is to support you with your application and career entry from your first semester and beyond your graduation. In addition to the fair, we offer you many other tips, advice and events as well as a job exchange and other helpful tools. Feel free to take a look around.
How are the companies that take part in the fair selected?
Companies and institutions that would like to get to know and hire KIT students book their participation in the fair themselves for a fee. The limited places available are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. In order to ensure that a balanced mix of sectors is covered, we allocate the available places according to the subject areas sought. In this way, the KIT Career Fair aims to provide opportunities for students from all fields of study.

Preparation
Where can I find an overview of the companies
You can find the directory of exhibitors here.

Note: Each company will only be present on one of the fair days, so it’s worth taking a look at the company directory in advance. There you can see which companies will be there on which day and at which stand number. You can also filter by field of study, industry and more, find out about the company in its exhibition profile, and view the companies’ job vacancies directly.
Can I make appointments with companies in advance for the career fair?
You have two options for getting in touch with suitable companies before the fair:
  • Simply create a student profile and let interested companies find you. The student profile also gives you the chance to be contacted by suitable companies even after the fair has ended.
  • If you want to take the initiative yourself: You’ll find contact forms in the companies’ fair profiles, so you can reach out to the relevant contacts in advance and suggest a time to meet at the fair.
Where can I find tips on how to prepare for my visit to the fair?
Sign up for the workshop “Ready for the KIT Career Fair” (in German) on May 18, 2026 and practise how to introduce yourself in person at the stand and strike up a conversation in a confident and focused manner.

You can also clarify any questions you have about presenting yourself at the KIT Career Fair in a one-to-one consultation with the Career Service coaches – book your appointment here.

On site at the career fair
How do I find companies that match my field of study?
In the company directory, you can filter all companies by their interest in your field of study or degree programme.
On the fair site, coloured stickers also provide an overview. Depending on the subject area in which they are seeking new talent, companies mark their stands with different colours. In addition, company representatives have the option of identifying themselves as contact persons for a specific subject area using fabric stickers.
Which color stands for which field of study?
Color: yellow Architecture, Civil Engineering Geo- and Environmental Sciences

Color orange Chemical and Process Engineering

Color pink Chemistry and Biosciences

Color red Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering

Color purple Economics and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences

Color: blue Informatics, Information Systems

Color: dark blue Mathematics, Physics
Is there a job wall?
There is no physical job wall with printed job advertisements – we have decided against this for environmental reasons. Instead, we offer a pre-screened online job market featuring the latest vacancies from the career fair companies. You can find this here from May 5, 2026.
Is there a career fair catalog?
In order to avoid printed material and thus unnecessary paper waste, we have been doing without a printed career fair catalog for some time now. You can find all the important information about the exhibitors and the career fair on this website and in the career fair profiles in the company directory.
Can I have my application documents checked?
Yes, please bring your documents and an interesting job advertisement with you. The Career Service team and advisors from the Federal Employment Agency will be there for you on both days of the fair from 12 noon to 5 p.m. to answer your questions in a brief personal consultation. You don't need to register, just drop by the CV check in the student tent. The consultations will be offered in German and English.
Where can I get more information on applications, job searches etc.?
In the student tent, you can listen to short info talks on frequently asked topics: How should a good application be structured? What are the dos and don’ts of a job interview? How can you make the most of your visit to the fair for your job search? And much more.
Just pop along – you can find more information about the program on this website.
I'm not sure how to get started at the career fair - where can I find tips?
The best place to start is in the Career Service & Alumni student tent! Here you can get tips and information as well as textile stickers in the color of your field of study.
I have a visual impairment – is there a guide available to assist me at the fair?
Yes, please come to the student tent, which is set up opposite the Audimax on the upper Forum lawn. A tactile floor guidance system in the tent will lead you to the information desk, where we’ll be happy to arrange a guide for you.
Is there food and drink available at the KIT Career Fair?
To ensure you’re well-fuelled for plenty of great conversations at the fair, we’ll provide you with a delicious free vegetarian or vegan meal per day – while stocks last. To claim this, simply collect a food coin with your KIT Card at the information desk in the student tent. You can then redeem this at a food truck of your choice. Food coins are issued on the hour and are valid on the day of issue. This offer is available to KIT students only and is subject to availability.
For a quick refreshment, you can fill up your own water bottle at the water station near the Asta container. We do not provide disposable cups to avoid unnecessary waste.

Retrospect
That was the KIT Career Fair 2025
Video credit: Matthias Trenn

This short video captures the open and lively atmosphere of the KIT Career Fair, giving you an authentic impression of the experience. Take a look to find out why you should visit the next edition on 19 and 20 May 2026!

These companies participated in 2025

A
  • ABB
  • A.T Kearney GmbH
  • Accenture
  • ADMEDES GmbH
  • Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG
  • agap2 - MoOngy GmbH
  • Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
  • Allianz
  • anapur AG
  • andrena objects ag
  • ANDRITZ Separation GmbH
  • APL Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH
  • aramido GmbH
  • Arcadis Germany GmbH
  • Atlas Copco IAS GmbH
  • Atruvia AG
  • AUDI AG
  • Auma Riester GmbH & Co. KG
  • AVENCORE GmbH
  • AVL Deutschland GmbH
B
  • b.i.g. bechtold INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT MBH
  • badenova Gruppe
  • BakerHicks Engineering
  • Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
  • Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH
  • Bosch Rexroth
  • BRÜGGEN ENGINEERING GmbH
  • Bruker
  • BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
  • Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau
  • BUNG Unternhemensgruppe
  • Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
C
  • CarByte GmbH
  • CAS Software
  • Celonis
  • Chaos Software GmbH
  • Chartwell
  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Deutschland GmbH
  • Codewerk GmbH
  • cognitivo GmbH
  • CONET ISB GmbH
  • Consileon Business Consultancy GmbH
  • consolut.gmbh
  • CyberForum e.V. & ITscope GmbH
D
  • Daedalus GmbH
  • Daimler Truck AG
  • DCON GmbH
  • Deloitte GmbH
  • Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH
  • Deutsche Bahn AG
  • d-fine GmbH
  • Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, Niederlassung Südwest
  • Dieffenbacher GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
  • DIRINGER & SCHEIDEL UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE
  • dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG
  • dmTECH
  • Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG
  • Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
  • Drees & Sommer
  • Dreßler Bau GmbH
  • DRIVE Consulting GmbH
  • Dürr Systems AG
  • Dymatrix GmbH
E/F
  • EBZ Gruppe
  • Ed. Züblin AG
  • ELO Digital Office GmbH
  • Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KG
  • ENERGY4U GmbH
  • Ensinger GmbH
  • Exyte Central Europe GmbH
  • Exyte Pharmaplan / Exyte Triplan
  • Ferchau GmbH
  • Festool Group
  • Fichtner GmbH & Co.KG
  • FIR an der RWTH Aachen
  • fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG
  • Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
  • Freudenberg Gruppe
  • FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY GmbH
  • FZI Forschungszentrum Informatik
G/H
  • G.O. Engineering GmbH
  • GOLDBECK SOLAR GmbH
  • GOLDBECK Südwest GmbH
  • Grant Thornton AG
  • GRATZ Engineering GmbH
  • Griesemann Gruppe
  • Gropyus Technologies GmbH
  • Guldberg GmbH
  • Hanselmann & Compagnie GmbH
  • Haufe Group
  • Heidelberg Materials AG
  • Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
  • Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
  • Herrenknecht AG
  • Hexagon
  • HORNBACH-Baumarkt-AG
I/J/K
  • illwerke vkw AG
  • Implenia Deutschland GmbH
  • ING Deutschland
  • Ingenieurbüro Götz GmbH
  • Init SE
  • Innovation Salzburg GmbH
  • io
  • IPG Automotive GmbH
  • J. Schmalz GmbH
  • Josef Witt GmbH
  • Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT): Promotion & Postdoc
  • Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG
  • Kerntechnische Entsorgung Karlsruhe GmbH
  • KEYENCE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
  • Köster GmbH
  • KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
  • KÜS e.V.
L/M
  • LAB14 GmbH
  • Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
  • L-Bank (Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg - Förderbank -)
  • Liebherr Firmengruppe
  • LITEF
  • L'Oréal Operations
  • Loy & Hutz Solutions GmbH
  • LS telcom AG
  • Magna International
  • Marvell Semiconductor Germany GmbH
  • Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
  • Max Wild GmbH
  • Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB
  • MHP Management - und IT - Beratung GmbH
  • Mineraloelraffinerie Oberrhein GmbH & Co. KG
  • Ministerium für Verkehr Baden-Württemberg
  • Monolithic Power Systems
  • msg systems ag
  • MTU Aero Engines
  • MULAG Fahrzeugwerk Heinz Wössner GmbH u. Co. KG
  • Murrelektronik GmbH
  • MVV Energie AG
O/P/Q/R
  • OBERMEYER Infrastruktur GmbH & Co. KG
  • Objektkultur Software GmbH
  • Orise
  • P+L Hoffbauer & Co. GmbH
  • PD - Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH
  • PERI SE
  • Peter Gross Bau Holding GmbH
  • phi-consulting GmbH
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH
  • PROMATIS software GmbH
  • ProMinent GmbH
  • PTV Group
  • querdenker engineering GmbH
  • race result AG
  • Reply Deutschland SE
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • Richard Wolf GmbH
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Roche Diagnostics GmbH
  • Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
  • RSM Ebner Stolz
S/T
  • SALT AND PEPPER Technology GmbH & Co. KG
  • SAP
  • Schaeffler
  • Scheer
  • Schluchseewerk AG
  • Schwarz IT KG
  • SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH
  • SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG
  • Siemens AG
  • Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
  • SMIGHT GmbH
  • sovanta AG
  • Staatliche Vermögens- und Hochbauverwaltung
  • Stadt Heidelberg
  • STIHL
  • SUSS MicroTec Solutions GmbH & Co. KG.
  • SV SparkassenVersicherung | SV Informatik
  • TDK-Micronas GmbH
  • TeamViewer Germany GmbH
  • THOST Projektmanagement GmbH
  • thyssenkrupp
  • Tipico
  • TNG Technology Consulting GmbH
  • TransnetBW GmbH
  • TRUMPF SE + Co. KG
  • Tschach Solutions GmbH
  • TTK GmbH
V-Z/Zahl
  • valantic
  • Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH / Valeo Deutschland
  • Vector Informatik GmbH
  • VEGA Grieshaber KG
  • ViGEM GmbH
  • VIVAVIS AG
  • Volkswagen Group Consulting
  • Wacker Chemie AG
  • Weber-Ingenieure GmbH
  • weisenburger-Gruppe
  • Welectron
  • Witzenmann GmbH
  • XEPTUM Consulting AG
  • ZAG Zyklotron AG
  • zeb consulting
  • ZECH Hochbau AG
  • ZEISS Gruppe
  • 4flow