Stuzubi Essen

Stuzubi is a well-established nationwide career fair in Germany, designed specifically for high school students and young people at the beginning of their professional journey. It targets those completing their Abitur, Fachabitur, or Realschulabschluss who are looking to plan their future with intention and clarity.

The Stuzubi fair in Essen is held once a year at the centrally located and easily accessible Grugahalle. The event is organized by Stuzubi GmbH, a company known across Germany for its high-quality education and career fairs. Its mission: to provide young people with concrete perspectives for studying, training, and entering the workforce. The fair in Essen is part of a nationwide series of events taking place annually in over a dozen major cities – from Munich to Hamburg – with a clear focus on guidance, information, and direct connections to education and career partners.

The fair covers all key topics related to career entry: traditional and dual study programs, vocational training paths, gap year opportunities, studying abroad, voluntary service programs, and a wide range of offerings related to career orientation and planning. In addition to detailed information, the fair provides the opportunity to engage in personal conversations with representatives from universities, companies, and institutions – face-to-face and on equal footing. Whether you're looking for entry requirements, application processes, or career prospects in a specific field – Stuzubi offers precise answers to individual questions.

The event offers a broad yet focused range of future-oriented career paths – including fields such as IT and communications, healthcare, finance and accounting, logistics, retail, tourism, and media. Special highlights include interactive formats like the Job SLAM, where companies present their training and study programs in short, engaging pitches, as well as hands-on coaching sessions, application tips, and expert talks that make the fair both informative and interactive.

The main target group consists of students in their final years of school who are seeking orientation, real insights, and reliable information. However, university students and parents also attend to stay informed about current trends in the education and job market. Exhibitors come not only from Essen and North Rhine-Westphalia, but from across Germany – reflecting the close link between regional education landscapes and national employers.

The Grugahalle offers excellent public transport connections, ample parking, and is located just minutes from downtown Essen – a major hub of education and industry in the Ruhr region. This makes the fair not only easy to reach but also ideally embedded in the environment where many visitors are likely to begin their careers.

Whether you're planning to study, train, or pursue a dual pathway, Stuzubi Essen offers valuable, practical, and targeted guidance for young people ready to take their future into their own hands.

The Stuzubi will take place on Saturday, 21. February 2026 in Essen.