ABOUT THE FAIR
The meet@th-koeln is an annual career fair focused on recruitment. It is specifically aimed at students, recent graduates, and young professionals from STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as business and economics disciplines. The event takes place on the modern Deutz campus of the Cologne University of Applied Sciences – a dynamic academic hub located in the Deutz district, just a short walk from the Rhine River and adjacent to the Cologne Zoo. The campus combines contemporary architecture with excellent infrastructure, offering lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, dining facilities, sports amenities, and advisory services – an ideal setting for a practice-oriented career fair.
The fair is organized by IQB Career Services GmbH, a seasoned provider in university recruiting. IQB plans and runs industry-specific and company contact fairs across Germany and has many years of experience in connecting emerging talent with potential employers. The meet@ series has become a well-established format, recognized as a bridge between academic studies and professional careers.
meet@th-koeln provides a targeted platform for companies from industry, research, and business to showcase career opportunities to highly qualified candidates. Attendees receive detailed information on internships, student jobs, thesis projects, trainee programs, and entry-level positions. A unique feature of the fair is the opportunity for spontaneous interviews, allowing candidates to speak directly with company representatives.
The fair is complemented by workshops that help participants refine their application documents, prepare for interviews, and plan their individual career paths. It also highlights current topics in research, innovation, and academic collaboration, offering insights into forward-looking projects and career paths shaped by academic engagement.
As a specialized career fair with a regional focus, meet@th-koeln provides direct access to relevant job opportunities and promotes interaction with companies, alumni, and fellow students. It has become a key fixture in Cologne’s academic and business community – a must-attend event for anyone looking to actively shape their professional future.
The meet@th-koeln will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 23. June to Thursday, 24. June 2027 in Cologne.