STUDY • WORK • DEGREE
DUALES STUDIUM IN GERMANY
Earn a degree. Gain real professional experience. Build your future in Germany.
Duales Studium combines academic study with structured practical experience. Explore how the pathway works, what different programme models mean, and what you need to prepare before applying.
WHAT MAKES DUALES STUDIUM DIFFERENT?
Unlike a traditional university pathway, a dual-study programme integrates academic learning with structured professional or vocational experience. The exact model, admission requirements and employer relationship depend on the programme.
01 — UNIVERSITY
Academic study and recognised higher-education learning.
02 — PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Structured professional experience forms an integral part of the pathway.
03 — CAREER DIRECTION
Build relevant experience while developing your academic qualification.
01
CHOOSE YOUR FIELD
Explore programmes aligned with your academic background, interests and career direction.
FROM APPLICATION TO EXPERIENCE
YOUR PATHWAY
02
CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS
Review academic, language, programme and application requirements.
03
SECURE THE RIGHT PATHWAY
Depending on the programme, this may involve a university, academy, employer or training agreement.
04
STUDY + WORK
Combine academic learning with structured practical experience according to the programme model.
AUSBILDUNGSINTEGRIEREND
Degree study combined with professional training leading toward an additional recognised vocational qualification.
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT DUAL-STUDY MODELS
Programme structures and admission requirements vary. Always verify the specific programme before applying.
PRAXISINTEGRIEREND
Degree study combined with longer periods of structured practical work experience.
BERUFSINTEGRIEREND
A model designed around existing professional experience/employment, with study integrated alongside employment.
COULD DUALES STUDIUM FIT YOUR FUTURE?
The right pathway depends on your education, language ability, career goals and the requirements of the programme you choose.
ACADEMIC READINESS
Your previous education must meet the relevant programme and higher-education admission requirements.
LANGUAGE READINESS
Language requirements vary by programme. Check the exact language requirements before applying.
CAREER INTEREST
A clear interest in the field can help you choose a programme and practical pathway that fits your goals.
COMMITMENT
Dual study requires you to manage academic learning alongside structured practical experience.
PREPARE BEFORE YOU APPLY
01
Academic Documents
Certificates, qualifications and relevant academic evidence.
02
Language Evidence
Required German or English language evidence depending on the programme.
03
CV & Application Documents
A clear CV and programme-specific application materials.
04
Programme / Employer Requirements
Some dual-study models involve an employer or training agreement. Requirements differ by programme.
05
Admission & Recognition
Verify whether your previous qualification provides the required access to the selected programme.
YOUR FUTURE STARTS WITH THE RIGHT PROGRAMME.
01 — FIELD
Business • Engineering • IT • Healthcare • Management • Other fields
03 — PRACTICAL PARTNER
Understand how the practical component is organised and who you will work with.
FIND YOUR FIT
The right dual-study programme should connect your academic background, career direction, practical experience and long-term goals. Look beyond the programme title and understand what the pathway actually involves.
02 — DEGREE
Understand the degree, institution and academic structure behind the programme.
04 — LOCATION
Consider the university, practical partner and location together when evaluating your options.
FROM POSSIBILITY TO PATHWAY
DON'T CHOOSE A GERMANY PATHWAY WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THE FIT.
Fly2Future helps students understand their education, language readiness, pathway options and next steps before they move forward.
UNDERSTAND
Your profile and pathway options.
VERIFY
Requirements against reliable programme information.
MOVE FORWARD
With a clearer next step.
