Cooperative degrees with industry

The university campus in Tuttlingen offers the following four cooperative study models:

The Study Plus programme is an absolute "sure thing" because it allows you to combine vocational training with a bachelor's degree programme and, because you receive wages as an apprenticeship, to become financially independent and cleverly advance your career.

Cooperative, hands-on with diverse industry experience

This is a cooperative study model with both company and contractual obligations, through which you earn two degrees in 4½ years: You complete a bachelor's degree in either Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production (MDP) or Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences (AMB), and at the same time you gain the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) vocational training certificate.

Vocational training as a "Mechatronics technician" or "Machinist" takes place at the company and at the Erwin Teufel School in Spaichingen.

The Study Plus programme takes nine semesters (incl. 1 practical semester) in cooperative form. As an employee at one of our partner companies, you will receive a monthly income, be financially independent and gain professional experience through your vocational training, as a student apprentice, in internships, in the practical semester, in project work and during your thesis.

You will have to apply individually to one of our partner companies in advance but we will support you in choosing the right partner company! Please feel free to contact our student advisory team.

Bachelor's degree programmes

Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production or Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences

Vocational training

Mechatronics technician, Machinist

Partners

Furtwangen University + Company + External link opens in a new window:Erwin-Teufel School, Spaichingen

Quick facts

The Industrial degree programme combines in-depth practice with full-time study and financial independence under the umbrella of a company. A contract is signed by the students and the company before studies begin.

Combination of career booster and independence

The industrial degree programme lasts nine semesters and can be completed with or without integrated vocational training. As an employee at one of our partner companies, you will receive a monthly income, be financially independent and at the same time gain professional experience in your company. Among other things, you will complete your practical semester, your project work and your thesis there. This allows you to fully concentrate on your studies!

This is a cooperative, degree apprentice study model with contractual ties to a company, during which you can earn two qualifications in 4½ years: You complete a bachelor's degree in either Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production (MDP) or Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences (AMB) and also receive the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) vocational training certificate.

Vocational training to become either a "Mechatronics technician" or a "Machinist" takes place at the company and at the Erwin Teufel School in Spaichingen.

Additional qualification through industry modules and optional period of time abroad

A special feature of the Industrial degree is the choice of additional qualifications in the form of industrial modules and the option spend a period of time abroad. Industry modules are courses taught by partner companies. They deal with current topics, such as digitalisation, process optimisation or machine networking. The modules take place on site at the partner companies. This means you are always up-to-date!

Bachelor's degree programmes

The Industrial degree is possible in conjunction with either the Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production (MDP) or the Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences (AMB) study programmes.

Partner

Furtwangen University + Company

Quick facts

Further information: www.industrie-campus-heuberg.com

The Trainee Degree programme combines in-depth practice with full-time study, enabling you to be financially independent under the umbrella of a company. A contract is signed by both trainee and company either before or during the studies. The standard university contract can be adapted as required together with the company.

Industry-focused and financially independent degree

The cooperative Trainee Degree takes 7 semesters. As an employee of a company, you receive a monthly income, are financially independent and at the same time gain professional experience in your company as a working student. Among other things, you will complete your internship semester, your project work and your thesis there. This allows you to concentrate fully on your studies!

The programme offered by HFU together with strong partners from industry is aimed at new students - from the first semester onwards. However, it is also possible to join the programme at a later stage in your studies. We offer various options for this - feel free to contact us to find out more!

Internal link opens in the same window:Further details on the Trainee Degree programme

Bachelor's study programmes

Internal link opens in the same window:Engineering Psychology, Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production, Internal link opens in the same window:Medical Engineering – Technologies and Development Processes, Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences

Partners

Furtwangen University + company

Quick facts

The Individual Part-time Degree offers prospective students, who already have vocational training and who are employed in a company, exciting career perspectives. Students take a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering while they are still employed in their company. The bachelor's degree offers considerably better promotion and career opportunities within the company. Upon graduation, it is also possible to take a part-time master's degree.

This cooperative study model will initially be offered in conjunction with the Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production (MDP) and Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences (AMB) bachelor's programmes.

Who can apply for the "Part-time study programme"?

This new part-time study model is aimed at employed persons with a university entrance qualification and who are in regular employment, working a minimum of 15 hrs/week throughout their studies. In the "Part-time study programme", the credits of the original seven-semester full-time study programme are stretched over a maximum of 12-13 semesters. Students take part in the regular study and lecture programme, but only complete 50% of the work specified for full-time study per semester. This ensures an optimal work-study balance.

Bachelor degree programmes

Internal link opens in the same window:Mechatronics and Digital Production, Internal link opens in the same window:Applied Materials Sciences

Partners

Furtwangen University + company

Quick facts