Dual Study Programs

Combined degree program

In the combined course, you study in parallel with an apprenticeship (with IHK/HWK qualification) in a company of your choice. Theory and practice couldn't go hand in hand better. You start with the 3 or 3.5 year vocational training in the company and after around 14 months you begin your first semester of study in parallel.

study with in-depth practice

Studying with in-depth practical experience means that during your academic studies you complete intensive practical phases in a company/business of your choice that go beyond the mandatory internships - but without aiming for vocational training. You can start your studies first and then decide on a subject-oriented intensive practical phase in a later semester.

Study in a combined program or with in-depth practical training according to the Digital and Regional study model

The Bavarian-Swabian Digital and Regional Study Model offers an innovative way of studying with its unique part-time degree program in Systems Engineering (B.Eng.). What's special about it: Together with regional partner companies, specialists study part-time on two working days a week, either alongside their job or dual - and this through so-called blended learning, a combination of face-to-face events and e-learning. The face-to-face events take place at the Donau-Ries University Center in Nördlingen or at the Memmingen University Center. Depending on where you live, the face-to-face days can be attended at one or the other location. On the remaining three working days, the study participants are employed in their partner companies.

Further information on the study programme can be found on the relevant website. 

Study with in-depth practice according to the ICS funding model

A variant of the course with in-depth practical work is the ICS model, which is offered in the Faculty of Computer Science together with the ICS support association. In this model, the faculty recommends the best students of the year for the program after the first semesters. The support association takes over the coordination and supports the pairing of students and companies.

• Further information on the study program with in-depth practice in the ICS model can be found on the ICS (international co-operative studies) website.
• Further information is available from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

Detailed information can be found on the website of hochschule dual- an initiative of Hochschule Bayern eV, which bundles the activities of all Bavarian universities in the dual study program.

The following 3-minute video from hochschule dual provides a summary of the combined study program and the study program with in-depth practical training.

Both the combined course and the course with in-depth practical training alternate between periods at the university and in the company. Due to the integrated vocational training in the combined course, this variant lasts 4.5 years, while the course with in-depth practical training can be completed in 3.5 years.

Combined degree program

With the combined course of study, you start with the first year of training in the company before you begin your studies and complete the remaining training content during lecture-free periods.

The following picture illustrates a typical course of study:

On the way to your combined degree program, you will go through the following steps:

• You choose one of our subjects that can be studied in a combined course of study.
• You then apply for a training position at a company that already cooperates with us in the desired course of study. Alternatively, you can apply to a company of your choice that is interested in collaborating with Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.
• Now you sign a training contract with your company and apply for a place at the university at the same time
• After up to 14 months in the company, your studies at the Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg begin; the university and practical phases now alternate.
• You usually take the final examination for your company training (e.g. IHK/HWK examination) in the 4th year.
• After passing the final vocational examination, you will complete further practical units in the company during the lecture-free periods and, if necessary, additional practical semesters.
• You will complete the combined course of study with a company-related bachelor's thesis.

You can find further information on the combined degree program on the hochschule dual website . Our contact persons will also be happy to answer your questions.

Bachelor's degree with in-depth practice

In the course with in-depth practical work, university and practical phases (practical phases during practical semesters and lecture-free periods) alternate regularly. This gives you intensive professional experience by getting to know the "day-to-day business" of the cooperating company in addition to project work. The transition into the job is smooth thanks to the intensive practical experience.

You can start the course with in-depth practice shortly before the start of the course or up until the 3rd semester. The following picture shows a schematic of the course of a typical course with in-depth practice:

On the way to your studies with in-depth practice, you will go through the following steps:

• You choose one of our subjects that can be studied with in-depth practical training and apply for a place at the university.
• At the same time, or by the 3rd semester, you apply to a company that already cooperates with us in the desired degree program. Alternatively, you can also apply to a company of your choice that is interested in collaborating with the Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg.
• Now you conclude a training contract with your company - you can obtain a template for this from the contact person at the faculty.
• During the lecture-free periods and the practical semester, you will complete practical units in the company.
• You will complete your studies with a company-related bachelor's thesis.
• After successfully completing your studies, you can have the university confirm that you have studied with in-depth practical experience – you can find a corresponding form under Downloads.

You can find further information on the dual university website about the study program with in-depth practical training. Our contact persons will also be happy to answer your questions.

Master's degree with in-depth practice

A master's degree with in-depth practice is consecutive and is aimed at both bachelor's graduates who have completed a combined degree or a degree with in-depth practice, as well as those who did not study dual in their bachelor's degree.

The students spend at least 34 weeks (or at least half of the standard period of study) in the company. This time is made up of attendance during the lecture-free periods (approx. 4 months or 16 weeks) and the master's thesis (at least 4.5 months or 18 weeks). The following figure shows the course of a typical master's degree with in-depth practical work lasting 1.5 years (full-time).

On the way to your Master's degree with in-depth practice, you will go through the following steps: 

• You choose one of our subjects that can be studied with in-depth practical training and apply for a place at the university.
• At the same time, you apply to a company that already cooperates with us in the desired degree program. Alternatively, you can also apply to a company of your choice that is interested in collaborating with the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.
• You will now conclude a training contract with your company. During the lecture-free periods, you will complete practical training units in the company. 
• You will complete your studies with a business-related master's thesis.

After successfully completing your studies, you can have the university confirm that you have studied with in-depth practical experience – you can find a corresponding form under Downloads.

You can find further information on the Hochschule dual website about the master's degree with in-depth practical training. Our contact persons will also be happy to answer your questions.

At the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, you can study the following joint courses and/or study programs with in-depth practical training:

Bachelor's degree programs

Master's degree programs

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg cooperates with long-standing partners in both joint studies and studies with in-depth practical training. Here you will find our partner companies listed by faculty (in alphabetical order):

• Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering (courses in Architecture, Civil Engineering, E2D, Digital Master Builder) 
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Electrical Engineering, International Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics)
• Faculty of Computer Science (degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology) 
• Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Environmental and Process Engineering, Production)
• School of Business (Business Administration course).

In addition, the IHK Schwaben offers a company guide and an apprenticeship exchange, which can facilitate the search for a suitable company based on training area and location.

The HWK Schwaben also offers an apprenticeship exchange.

You can also find job advertisements from companies for students on the university job exchange.

The idea of ​​combined studies and studies with in-depth practical training is to combine theory and practice in such a way that students and companies benefit equally. From the companies' point of view, this results in the following advantages of dual study programs:

• Students use their academic knowledge effectively for their company while they are studying.
• You will receive highly qualified, academically trained employees whose practical know-how is tailored to your company.
• The graduates build a strong bond with your company right from the start.
• Your future need for successful specialists and managers will be well met.
• They develop close contacts with universities and thus support technology and knowledge transfer.
• Your company will become more attractive to the best and your company image will improve.

Further information on the two study options from a company perspective can be found on the hochschule dual website.

Use our university job exchange!

If you, as a company, are offering vacancies in cooperation with us for the combined degree program or the degree program with in-depth practical training and are looking for prospective students, you can advertise them free of charge in the Bavarian university job exchange.

Attracting young talent with the dual ICS funding model

Together with the ICS (International Co-operative Studies (ICS) eV) support association, the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences offers a special study variant for courses in the Faculty of Computer Science, with which you can specifically attract above-average students to your company.

After the first semesters, the faculties of the participating universities recommend the best students of the year for the program. You get to know them personally and decide with whom you would like to sign a sponsorship agreement. The sponsorship phase covers the last two to three semesters, includes a practical component of 60 to 75 percent and contributes to an optimal transition from study to work.

The coordination and organization of the selection and application process as well as the support of all partners throughout the entire funding process is carried out by the ICS. New partners interested in cooperation can join at any time and can also be implemented with a short lead time.

Detailed information on recruiting young talent using the ICS funding model is available on the ICS website or from our contacts at Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg.

External advice on training opportunities or dual programs can be found in various places online or in person.

Information on apprenticeships can be found on the Federal Employment Agency’s web portal BERUFNET.

On site at our chambers, such as the IHK Schwaben here and the HWK here.

Our umbrella organization hochschule dual eV offers extensive information, FAQs and advice.

vocational schools in Augsburg and the surrounding area

Contact persons in the faculties

The contact persons in the faculties will be happy to help you if you have questions about a specific course of study or if you, as a company, already know which faculty you would like to cooperate with.

Study Model Digital and Regional
Part-time Study Program Systems Engineering (B.Eng.)
Faculty of Computer Science

Central Coordination

Our central coordination office will be happy to provide you with information on general questions about dual study options – for prospective students as well as for companies.

Central Student Advisory Service

If you are unsure whether you should study a degree program in the combined model or as a degree program with in-depth practical training, or if you are undecided about which degree program to choose, the central student advisory service will be happy to help you.

Information on combined studies and studies with in-depth practice at the THA

Practical semester in combined studies and studies with in-depth practice

Certificate for a degree with in-depth practice

Students at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg who have successfully completed a course of study with in-depth practical training can obtain a certificate for this special type of study.

The prerequisite is that a cooperation agreement for studies with in-depth practical training has been concluded between the company and the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Then the following steps are necessary:

• The graduate has the practical training confirmed informally or using the following form by his/her company, which cooperates with Augsburg University for the degree course with in-depth practical training.
  
  It is important that, in accordance with the quality criteria of hochschule dual, at least 50 percent more practical training time has been spent in the company for a bachelor's degree course than in a regular university course.

• The graduate goes to his/her faculty and presents the following documents:
  • Bachelor's/Master's certificatefrom Technical University of Applied Science Augsburg
  • Form signed by the company
  • educational contract

• The graduate then receives an official certificate signed by the faculty.