Join the WUR Career Day

In short
Activity- 15 October 2025
- 13.00 - 17.00 h
- Wageningen Campus: Orion building, Forum building
- Employers in the field of life sciences
- All Wageningen University students, graduates, PhD candidates
The Career Day is hosted twice a year, in April and in October, with both editions following the same set up. All employers (except for recruitment agencies) in the field of life sciences are welcome to participate in the WUR Career Day. We aim to ensure a diverse variety of employers in different working fields. The event is open to all students, recent graduates, and PhD candidates of all study programmes at WUR. On average, 800-1,000 students participate per Career Day.
Set up
The Career Day exists of a career fair, and optional, 1-on-1 orientation interviews with students.
Career fair booth
All participating organisations will have a booth at the career fair, complete with tables, Wi-Fi, and electricity. You can choose between a small or regular booth; the regular booth offers additional space and allows for more representatives from your organisation to attend.
For NGO's, NPO's and startups a 50% reduced fee applies.
Career fair booth options
| Booth | Small | Regular |
|---|---|---|
Price | € 500 excl. VAT | € 750 excl. VAT |
Space size | 1x1 meter | 2,5x2 meter |
Table | Standing table | Big table |
Space for | 1 vertical banner | 2 vertical banners or 1 horizontal banner |
Representatives | Max. 2 | Max. 4 |
- Booth
Price
Small€ 500 excl. VAT
Regular€ 750 excl. VAT
- Booth
Space size
Small1x1 meter
Regular2,5x2 meter
- Booth
Table
SmallStanding table
RegularBig table
- Booth
Space for
Small1 vertical banner
Regular2 vertical banners or 1 horizontal banner
- Booth
Representatives
SmallMax. 2
RegularMax. 4
Interview options
You may also choose to conduct 1-on-1 orientation interviews with students (for free). Students can apply for an interview with your organisation via the WUR Career Platform (JobTeaser). We will reserve a private room for you to use throughout the day. If you are interested in this option, you can indicate this on the registration form.
Please note that Student Career Services does not handle the review or acceptance/rejection of applicants; this process will be managed by your team.
Language
Wageningen University & Research has an international focus, with many international students and PhD candidates who do not speak Dutch. In order to be of service to all our students and recent graduates, the working language during the Career Days is English.
Terms & conditions of registration
- Wageningen University & Research reserves the right to change program content, date and venue, due to unforeseen circumstances.
- After receiving the invoice, payment is required within 30 days.
- Cancellations need to be communicated to Student Career Services in a written format. Cancellations made before 15 October 2025, with minimum of 4-weeks’ notice, will incur a 50% charge of the registration fee. Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the event will result in a 100% charge of the registration fee.
- The information on our website about your organisation and your program during the event, is your own responsibility.
- Views expressed by speakers and facilitators are not necessarily those of Wageningen University & Research.
- Wageningen University & Research will endeavour to give you the opportunity to promote your company in a successful manner and to meet talented professionals in your branch.
- Wageningen University & Research may record and/or photograph your organisation for promotion purposes of this event, e.g. on our website or social media channels.
Recruitment agencies
The aim of the WUR Career Day is to provide a platform for employers and students to meet each other. With regard to the Career Day, we do not offer any services to recruitment agencies.
About Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University ranks highly in the life sciences, and we excel in the domain of society and well-being, food, feed and bio-based production, natural resources and the living environment. Students & graduates distinguish themselves through their multidisciplinary approach and their knowledge combined with a practical approach, excellent intercultural communication skills and organisational talent. As a university with only one faculty Life Sciences and an excellent reputation, the Career Day is a great opportunity for your organisation to meet young talent that matches your specific domain.
Contact
Do you have a question about the Career Day? Do not hesitate to contact us via studentcareerservices@wur.nl.
Date
13:00 - 17:00


