Kompass-Karrieremesse

Navigate your future

Meet exciting companies, discover career opportunities, and make personal connections—right on the Golm Campus of the University of Potsdam.

New on campus!

Werden Sie am 28. April 2026 Teil des Hochschulgetümmels der Universität Potsdam
und präsentieren Sie Ihr Unternehmen erstmals auf der neuen kømpass Karrieremesse. getgetgrtgtr

Under the motto „Navigate your future.“ students, graduates, doctoral candidates, and postdocs will meet top (supra)regional employers on this day.

What makes it special for you as a company:

  • You can look forward to meeting students from all disciplines in person.
  • The fair takes place where knowledge grows—right on campus!
  • Campus Golm as the epicenter of natural sciences and a talent factory for STEM and teaching.
Navigate your future

Everyone is welcome to join—no registration required!

The trade show is free for all attendees and can be visited without prior registration.

About the program

All information at a glance

When?

Tuesday, April 27, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration deadline for exhibitors: March 15, 2027

Where?

Campus II Golm of the University of Potsdam | Building 26 | Foyer
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25

Who is this for?

Students, graduates, doctoral candidates, postdocs, and regional and national companies

Organizer

Navigate your future

Become an exhibitor now for 2027 !

Secure a booth for the next kømpass Career Fair in spring 2027.

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For Businesses

Getting to Know Talented Individuals in Person

The kømpass Career Fair connects you directly with students, graduates, doctoral candidates, and postdocs at the University of Potsdam. Showcase your company as an attractive employer, hold one-on-one interviews, and recruit talent for internships, part-time student jobs, theses, and entry-level positions.

Face-to-Face Encounters

Engage directly with students and young professionals and get to know potential talent in person.

Right on campus

Showcase your company where your future employees are studying and conducting research—on the Golm campus of the University of Potsdam.

Diverse Target Audiences

Meet students, graduates, doctoral candidates, and postdocs from a variety of disciplines.

Tomorrow's Skilled Workers

Reach out specifically to young professionals in the fields of natural sciences, STEM, psychology, health sciences, teacher education, and other disciplines.

More Than Just a Trade Show Booth

Use the trade show as a platform for your employer brand and highlight entry-level opportunities, internships, part-time student jobs, thesis projects, and other career opportunities.

Fields of Study

Meet highly qualified students from the following fields:

  • Computer Science & Computational Science
  • Biology & Biochemistry
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Chemistry
  • Earth sciences
  • Environmental Sciences & Geography 
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Health sciences
  • Linguistics
  • Bildung- und Erziehungswissenschaften 
  • Teaching profession

The focus will be on open discussions at the
exhibition stands on the following topics:

  • Ways to gain practical experience during your studies – for example, through internships, working student positions, or job shadowing.
  • Opportunities for direct career entry, for example through trainee programs or entry-level positions.

Program

For Students

Are you looking for an internship, a part-time student job,
a topic for your thesis, or your career start?

At the kømpass Career Fair, you'll meet employers in person, ask your questions directly, and discover opportunities that align with your studies and career goals.

  • One-on-one conversations

    Talk directly with recruiters and department representatives to find out which employers are a good fit for you.

  • Many possibilities

    Discover internships, part-time student jobs, thesis projects, and entry-level positions.

  • Various Industries & Fields of Study

    Get to know companies from various industries and discover career opportunities that align with your degree program.

  • Networking

    Build personal connections, exchange ideas, and gain insights into different career paths.

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Our partners

We use our network for your success.

Trade fair packages

Note: Our exclusive partners receive a subsidy of 400.00 euros toward their exhibition booth when booking the Silver or Gold package.
Registration deadline: March 15, 2027
* Startups are defined as companies that have been in business for up to 5 years.

Bronze

  • Exhibition stand 2 sqm incl. bar table
  • Three job postings on the job wall
  • Company Profile on the Kømpass Website
  • Beverage service + 3 vouchers for food truck

Only available for start-up companies!*

Price: €250.00

Book now!

Silver

  • Exhibition stand 4 sqm incl. bar table
  • Three job postings on the job wall
  • Company Profile on the Kømpass Website
  • Beverage service + 3 vouchers for food truck

Price: €900.00

Book now!

Gold

  • Exhibition stand 6 sqm incl. bar table
  • Three job postings on the job wall
  • Provides space for exhibition walls, counters, roll-ups, and displays
  • Pitch: Brief introduction to the company
  • Company Profile on the Kømpass Website
  • Workshop on career insights and job applications
  • Beverage service + 3 vouchers for food truck

Price: €1.200.00

Book now!

Additional Services

Important: You can select additional services directly on the booking form. Wi-Fi and electricity are included.

  • Bar stools for a standing table - 10€ each

    In addition, you can reserve a bar stool for the standing table.

  • Second bar table - 20€

    In addition, you can reserve another bar table.

  • Advance booking of appointments - 50€

    Students can book 15- to 20-minute one-on-one meetings with your company before the fair. You can set the times yourself; appointments are available from 10:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Contact

Kathleen Rühmling & Sophie Jacobs
from the Partnerkreis „Industrie & Wirtschaft“
an der Universität Potsdam

We consciously strengthen cooperation between regional companies and our university and bring students and companies in the region together. 

0331 - 977 4601

partnerkreis@uni-potsdam.de

August-Bebel-Straße 89 | 14482 Potsdam

Kerstin Engel from UP Transfer GmbH

“With reliability and creativity, I want to make your trade fair appearance a positive, authentic experience for your participants.”

0331 - 977 1318

Kerstin.Engel@up-transfer.de

Am Neuen Palais 10 | 14469 Potsdam

Kathleen Becker & Sophie Jacobs vom Partnerkreis „Industrie & Wirtschaft“
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