Combining study and professional experience right from the start

On the dual study programme in the Faculty of Computer Science, you will study at the university whilst working at a partner company – a practical, paid placement with excellent prospects of being taken on permanently.

Partner network

Our numerous corporate and partner organisations offer students the opportunity to establish contacts with the professional world at an early stage. Whether it’s a work-study programme or work placements at home or abroad, a final-year dissertation or starting a career – the opportunities for collaboration are wide-ranging.

Here you will find an overview of our valued partners. The list is constantly being updated and is by no means exhaustive.

Information for businesses

Your benefits

The dual study programme has a 20-year tradition at Worms University of Applied Sciences. It combines an academically oriented university course with practical work within a company. This brings the course content to life and makes it a tangible experience.

  • You secure the commitment of young talent to your company at an early stage.
  • Students tackle current projects in an innovative and academically sound manner.
  • You help shape and oversee the course content.
  • You carry out targeted staff development.
  • You avoid the time-consuming process of recruiting university graduates.
  • You place graduates in roles within your company that are perfectly suited to them.

Three steps to becoming a dual partner

1. Cooperation Agreement

To take part in the dual study programme at Worms University of Applied Sciences, we will draw up a cooperation agreement with you. During a face-to-face introductory meeting, we will be happy to explain our dual study programmes to you in detail and answer any questions you may have. Finally, we will draw up the cooperation agreement specifically for you.

2. Recruitment

You select the right person for your company from among the applicants. We are happy to support you throughout the recruitment process and are on hand to offer advice. You set the recruitment criteria and the framework of employment law. 

3. Applying to the university

Once the applicant has entered into a valid contract with you, the final step is to apply to Worms University of Applied Sciences. A valid contractual relationship is a prerequisite for the allocation of a place on dual study programmes. Further information on the entry requirements and the application procedure can be found under ‘Apply’.

Information for prospective students

Your benefits

  • Studying whilst gaining work experience
  • Financial security throughout your studies
  • Personal support and individual study planning
  • Gain an insight into various career fields directly within the company
  • Excellent prospects of being taken on by the partner company and good prospects on the labour market as a whole

How to get off to a good start with your dual study programme

There are two possible starting points on your path to securing a place on a dual study programme: either you choose a degree programme first and then look for a suitable partner company – or you already have a company in mind, perhaps through an internship, and use that as a starting point to find the right degree programme. Both paths lead to the same goal: a training or employment contract with your partner company and applying for your place on a dual study programme at Worms University of Applied Sciences.

Option 1 – You start the degree programme

1. Choose a university and a degree programme

You decide to enrol on a dual study programme at Worms University of Applied Sciences.

2. Find partner companies

For example, via the university’s list of partner organisations.

3. Go through the company’s recruitment process

You apply directly to the company for a place on the work-study programme.

4. Sign a training or employment contract

Once your application has been successful, you will sign your contract.

5. Submit your application to the university

With this contract, you are applying for a place on the work-study programme at the university.

Option 2 – You start with the company

1. Get to know our partner companies

For example, through an internship.

2. Choose the right degree programme

Together with the company, you’ll find the right work-study programme.

3. Company becomes a partner

The company is entering into a partnership with the university.

4. Sign a training or employment contract

You sign your contract with the company.

5. Submit your application to the university

With this contract, you are applying for a place on the work-study programme at the university.