Starting Shot Abi 2026

Starting Shot Abi Bochum 2026
From November 21, 2026 until November 21, 2026
(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)

Startschuss Abi Bochum

Startschuss Abi is a free study information day designed for high school students (grades 10-13) to explore post-graduation opportunities. The event features information on over 200 (dual) study programs in Germany and abroad, alongside independent counseling on Work & Travel, FSJ, and Au-pair programs. Attendees can gain first-hand insights from current university students.

Main Exhibit Categories

  • Informatik: Applied Computer Science, Data Science, IT Security, Software Engineering, and Business Informatics.
  • Ingenieurwissenschaften: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Medical Engineering, as well as Mechatronics and Bionics.
  • Humanities & Languages: Literature, History, Philosophy, Theology, and various regional studies.
  • Education & Teaching: Pedagogy and teaching degree programs for different school types.
  • Mathematics & Natural Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Psychology.
  • Media, Art & Design: Game Design, Industrial Design, Media Management, and Audiovisual Media.
  • Medicine & Health: Human Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Management.
  • Law: Business Law, Public Administration, and Customs Service.
  • Social Sciences: Sociology, Political Science, and Geography.
  • Business & Economics: Business Administration, Economics, International Management, and Economic Psychology.

Participating Institutions

Key exhibitors include Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Westfälische Hochschule, IU Internationale Hochschule, Bundeswehr, and DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung. The program includes university presentations, a dual study 'Meet Match' session, and a dedicated parents' lecture.


Register for entry or booths

Please register at the organizer website of Starting Shot Abi

Venue Map and Hotels Around

Bochum - Ruhr-University Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany