Life Science career fair 2026

 
Life Science 2026 will take place on two days:

  • Tuesday, 19 May: Companies working in the agricultural sciences sector
  • Wednesday, 20 May: Companies working in the natural sciences sector

Students from all degree programs are welcome, including those from the fields of business, economics, and social sciences. External guests are also welcome to attend.

Place and time: Schloss Hohenheim (central building), 12:45–5:00 p.m. (both days)

Career fair flyer (to follow)

Registration for visitors to the fair

19 May | Focus on agricultural sciences20 May | Focus on natural sciences

The companies/associations will present themselves at company tables and in various short information forums or with a short presentation. Take the opportunity and get in touch with the companies/associations. There will be a job wall with current internship and job openings. In the overview “Who’s looking for whom”,you can find out in advance what companies are looking for.

The CareerCenter Hohenheim will have its own table and offer brief advice on both days on the topics of career entry and internships, as well as application document checks.

There will be a free application photo shoot on 19 May. Please register here: Registration for application photo shoot

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the CareerCenter Hohenheim at career@uni-hohenheim.de.

Program Tuesday, 19 May | Program Wednesday, 20 May || Participating companies 19 May | Participating companies 20 May | Accompanying program

Life Science welcome address

The President of the University of Hohenheim and the Deans of the Faculties of Agricultural and Natural Sciences welcome you to Life Science 2026 and wish you every success and an inspiring career fair.Read the welcome address

Program on 19 May

For fire safety reasons, a maximum of 400 people are allowed in Hohenheim Palace at the same time. We therefore ask that you register.
Registration
(time slot 12:45–3:00 p.m.)
 

Registration
(time slot 3:00–5:00 p.m.)

12:45–5:00 p.m. 

Company tables in Hohenheim Palace

Participating companies
12:45 p.m.

Welcome from the CareerCenter Hohenheim

HS 1

1:00–1:20 p.m. 

Career opportunities in agricultural administration (Referendariat and Inspektoriat)




1:00 p.m.Information forums start. Companies will introduce themselves in a panel discussion and you can ask questions.HS 1
1:25–2:00 p.m. 

Agricultural Engineering information forum

Participating companies:

 

2:05–2:40 p.m.

Plant / Seed information forum

Participating companies:

2:45–3:15 p.m.

Trade & Consulting information forum

Participating companies:


3:20 p.m.

Short talk / business presentation

3:35 p.m.

Short talk / business presentation

3:50 p.m.

Short talk / business presentation

4:05–5:00 p.m.

Lecture for international students: Beyond applications: strategies to secure a job in today's hiring landscape (with Nina Shestakova)

approx. 5:00 p.m. End of the first day

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Program on 20 May

For fire safety reasons, a maximum of 400 people are allowed in Hohenheim Palace at the same time. We therefore ask that you register.
Registration
(time slot 12:45–3:00 p.m.)

Registration
(time slot 3:00–5:00 p.m.)

12:45 p.m.

Welcome from the CareerCenter Hohenheim

 HS 1

1:00–
1:20 p.m.

Talk on career opportunities for nutritionists

1:25 p.m.Information forums start. Companies will introduce themselves in a panel discussion and you can ask questions. HS 1
1:25–
2:00 p.m.

Biotechnology & analysis information forum

Participating companies:

 

2:05–
2:40 p.m.

Food & beverages industry information forum

Participating companies:

 

2:45–
3:20 p.m.

 Food & retailinformation forum

 

3:25 p.m.

Short talk / business presentation

3:40 p.m.

Short talk / business presentation

3:55–
4:10 p.m.

Short talk on career opportunities for biologists

approx. 5:00 p.m. End

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Participating companies: 19 May

AGCO GmbH/ Fendt

Company profile (in English)

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AGRI-accociates GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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AgriConcept Beratungsgesellschaft mbH

Company profile

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Alber & Pfindel Steuerberatungsgesellschaft PartGmbB

Company profile

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AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER SE & Co. KG

Company profile (in English)

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Bundesverband Deutscher Pflanzenzüchter e. V.

Company profile

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Dr. Schwerdtfeger Personalberatung

Company profile

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Enza Zaden Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG

Company profile

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Förster-Technik GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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granaagro Deutschland GmbH

Company profile

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John Deere GmbH & Co KG

Company profile (in English)

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Josera GmbH & Co. KG

Company profile (in English)

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J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG

Company profile

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Junge DLG - Hochschulteam Universität Hohenheim

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Landesbauernverband in Baden-Württemberg e.V.

Company profile

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LGG Steuerberatung GmbH

Company profile

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Ministry of Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection (MLR)

Company profile

Naturland Zeichen GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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renergie Allgäu e.V.

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Riebensahm Agribusiness Recruiting

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Same Deutz-Fahr Deutschland GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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Südzucker AG

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Trouw Nutrition Deutschland GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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ZG Raiffeisen

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Participating companies: 20 May

BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie e. V.

Company profile (in English)

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campushunter

 

 

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Careforce GmbH

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Döhler Group

Company profile (in English)

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Dr. Schwerdtfeger Personalberatung

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Eurofins NDSC Food Testing Germany GmbH

Company profile

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foodjobs GmbH

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Glanbia Nutritionals Deutschland GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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Herbstreith & Fox GmbH & Co. KG

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Hochland Deutschland GmbH

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Hochland Kaffee Hunzelmann RS GmbH

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HUOBER BREZEL GmbH & Co.

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J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG

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JobTeaser SA

 

 

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Kaufland Fleischwaren

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Martin Bauer GmbH & Co. KG

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Ministry of Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection (MLR)

Company profile

Müller Fleisch GmbH

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Naturland Zeichen GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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Nestlé Deutschland AG

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Schock GmbH Import Export

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Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller

Company profile

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VBIO - Verband Biologie, Biowissenschaften und Biomedizin in Deutschland - VBIO e.V.

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Vion Food Group

Company profile (in English)

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WALA Heilmittel GmbH

Company profile

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Zentis Holding GmbH

Company profile (in English)

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Life Science 2026 accompanying program

Which career field is right for me? How do I apply properly? Our seminars, workshops, and talks will support you in your professional orientation and applying for jobs.

23 April
9 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Getting practical: How do I start the application process for working student jobs, internships, or direct entry roles? (in German)

In person (workshop)
Register now!
29 April and 6 May
9 a.m.–1 p.m. in each case

Potential Analysis: looking for your own strengths (in German)

In person (seminar)

Register now!
5 May
5–7 p.m.

Job search: how to find the right job in Germany (in English) 

Online (workshop)
Register now!
6 May
2–8 p.m.
and 22 May
10 a.m.–12 noon

Learn how to network and unlock your gateway to jobs in Germany (in English) 

Online (seminar)
Register now!

11 May
2–4 p.m.

What will you do after you graduate? Get to know careers in the agricultural sciences (in German)!

In person (workshop)
Register now!
13 May
2–4 p.m.

CV check: adapt your CV for the German Job market (in English)

In person (workshop)
Register now!
14 May
10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Building Bridges: communicating effectively with Germans at work in everyday life (in English)

Online (seminar)
Register now!
18 May
12:15–1:15 p.m.

Update your resume! How convincing is my CV? (in German)

In person (workshop)
Register now!

18 May
2–4 p.m.

What will you do after you graduate? Get to know careers in the natural sciences!

In person (workshop)
Register now!

1 June
5–8 p.m.

LinkedIn for Career Entry: from profile optimization to finding a job (in English)

Online (workshop)
Register now!

9 June
5–7 p.m.

How to create your application documents! (in English)

Online (workshop)
Register now!

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