Attend a careers fair

Booking information

Please note, you will need to register on Handshake to complete the booking form and ensure you are linked to the University of York. 

Important platform update: Handshake, our careers platform, have brought their EMEA and US platforms together into one network.  Any accounts set up on the EMEA version of Handshake before 3 July 2026 will no longer be active. If you are not already set up on the global site, please set up a new Handshake account to book your place at our fairs and advertise your opportunities.

To set up an account on Handshake:

• Set up your employer account via this link and follow the steps to set up your user profile, followed by a company profile.

• You may be asked for additional details as part of Handshake's validation process. This is due to increased volumes of 'scam' accounts & job adverts. Please see Handshake's Validation guide for more information.

Packages, rates and what's included

Daily rates are:

• Full price ticket: £400 (+VAT)
• Discounted price for two fairs: £700 (+VAT)  
• SME ticket:  £300 (+VAT)
• Registered charity ticket: £200 (+VAT).
  

Your stand package will include:

• 2m x 2m pitch with electrical sockets and space for pull-up banners
• Complimentary WiFi
• Lunch and refreshments for a maximum of three delegates
• Parking on campus
• Support from our staff on the day
• Promotion to students on our careers platform Handshake, our web pages, social media and by email.

Cancellation policy

The University of York reserves at its sole discretion the right to cancel careers fairs and associated events. In the event of cancellation, the University will refund payments in full.  Please read our full terms and conditions for events for more information.

By registering for our fairs, you're committing to attend the fair, pending our approval. This means you will be subject to paying for any late cancellation charges.

If you cancel your booking:

• Before Wednesday 7 October 2026 you'll be refunded in full if a payment has already been made. If you haven't paid, you will not be liable for paying.
• After Wednesday 7 October  2026, you will not receive a refund for payments made, and will be invoiced for the full cost of your booking if payment has not been received.

Key 2026/27 dates

We host three types of fairs every year:

• Law Fair - 21 October 2026
• Grad Jobs and Placements Fair Day One - 22 October 2026
• Grad Jobs and Placements Fair Day Two - 23 October 2026
• Graduate Jobs Fair - May 2027