Dual System - Cooperative work-study programmes

A cooperative work-study degree programme (duales Studium) combines academic study with elements of vocational training or professional practice. Unlike part-time study, the job-related or vocational elements are an integral part of the programme and it is coordinated around them. The job-related elements range from work placements in industry, which are integrated into the programme, to full professional training courses, which are completed at the same time as studying. Cooperative work-study degree programmes are usually the same length as full-time degree programmes.

Cooperative work-study programmes (Dual system) in the Higher Education Compass