Become a practice partner!

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.

Benefits for you as a company

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

This is how the dual study programme works

  • Periods at the university and within the company alternate.
  • Academic and practical content are closely interlinked.
  • The academic programme has a strong practical focus.
  • Lecturers and supervisors within the company exchange information regularly.
  • Students sign a contract with their company for the duration of the dual study programme.
  • The company is a partner of the university.

Become a dual partner in three steps

1. Cooperation Agreement

To take part in Worms University of Applied Sciences’ dual study programme, 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 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 study places on dual study programmes. Further information on the admission requirements and the application procedure can be found under ‘Apply’.