Vocational training? Academic studies? Or both! Dual study programmes offer a combination of university studies and in-company training – and thus your career start in a double pack.
The idea behind the dual study programme, also known as a cooperative training programme, is to alternate between theory and practical phases. The students sign a training or study contract with a company before they start their studies and commit to working in the company during the lecture-free period. In return, they receive remuneration for the entire duration of their studies.
The Hochschule Bremen offers two options:
The prerequisite for both variants is that the university and the company closely coordinate with each other and conclude a cooperation agreement that regulates the respective tasks in a binding manner.
The following degree programmes do not correspond to the definition of dual degree programmes, but are comparable to them in their design and structure:
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Compared to a period of vocational training followed up by studying a degree programme, the time required for a dual study programme is significantly shorter overall.
Training-integrated degree programmes end up with students acquiring two qualifications: the internationally recognised Bachelor's degree and the respective chamber’s professional qualification. In the case of practice-integrated degree programmes, it may also be possible to obtain a professional qualification in addition to the Bachelor's degree.
During your studies, you will already gain practical experience in the company. This gives you the edge over your competitors with a conventional degree. Many companies take on dual graduates because they are practice-oriented, ambitious and willing to perform. In addition, dual graduates are already socially integrated into the company.
In the case of a training-integrated, dual study programme, you will receive remuneration from the company employing you for the entire period of your studies. You will receive a training allowance up to the time of the external chamber examination. After that, you will continue to receive remuneration until the end of your studies. In many cases, the company also pays the semester fees. Students of practice-integrated degree programmes also usually receive remuneration from the company.
Depending on the degree programme, prospective students must first contact the companies directly or the respective faculty. The application deadline for a training place is set by each company itself. It is advisable to apply for a training place early, often one year before the start of studies.
It is important that you first conclude a training or study contract with a company before applying to HSB. You can find information on the partner companies and the professional areas you can choose from on the web pages of the respective degree programmes.
The Central Student Advisory Service will inform you about enrolment formalities and application deadlines for the degree programme. It is best to make an appointment for a counselling interview by e-mail. The degree programmes will also be happy to advise you on questions regarding the dual study programme.
