Prerequisite for dual studies:

• Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (school and practical part) or A-levels
• Training contract

The standard time to degree (in semesters) is usually two semesters longer than the full-time degree program. This is because dual students study two days a week at the university in the first semesters and complete their apprenticeship in the company on three days.

The study structures vary depending on the subject area. You can find out the respective study structure of your desired dual degree programme from your contact in the faculty.

Attendance at a vocational school is not required. The content of the studies compensates for the knowledge to be imparted within the apprenticeship. Exam preparation for the written examinations for the apprenticeship is sometimes offered by the IHK.

• One year before leaving school: Application for a training place
• Beginning of May: Start of online application for admission-restricted and admission-free degree programmes (no documents)
• Degree programmes without admission restrictions: After successful online application, you will be taken directly to online registration.
• 15 July: End of the application deadline (admission-restricted degree programs)
• Beginning of August: Acceptance/rejection by email (admission-restricted degree programmes)
• Mid-August: Digital registration (Degree programmes with restricted admission)
• September 15: End of the application period (open-admission Degree programs)
• Mid-September: Induction week, start of semester
• September 30: End of training contract submission deadline
• Beginning of October: Start of lectures

Become a network partner

The high practical content of our Degree programmes and the networking of the Hochschule Niederrhein, especially with the regional economy, is our trademark. Companies and the university have always maintained an intensive dialog. And we would like to expand this further.

Especially in times of demographic change and a shortage of skilled workers, companies can present themselves as interesting employers to young academics at an early stage. One thing remains certain in our future, which continues to be shaped by multimedia: a good image among prospective students and graduates will have an ever greater influence on their choice of employer when looking for a job. In this context, it is also worth mentioning that sponsoring universities is also becoming increasingly popular in Germany as part of education and knowledge sponsoring. It is a fact that two thirds of our graduates already choose an employer during their studies. For this reason, we are happy to support you as a company in employer branding as well as in recruiting highly qualified junior staff.

As a partner of the business community, The Hochschule Niederrhein continuously adapts its training programs to new economic developments and the needs of the company. It is a personal concern of ours to provide practical orientation for apprenticeship in our laboratories and workshops. Our students gain extensive insight into research and development during their studies. They learn to successfully develop their skills and abilities by working on practical problems. This expertise is complemented by internships and internship semesters as well as theses with our business partners. We lay the foundation for optimal preparation of our students for their future careers. Of course, this is best achieved by networking with strong partners in the business world.

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