Dual study programmes at SRH University

Start your dual study programme at SRH University and combine academic theory with valuable practical experience directly in the company. With this model, you will be optimally prepared for your career entry and at the same time create exciting career opportunities in the industry of your choice during your studies.

University meets practice

Do you not only want to gain knowledge, but also apply it directly? The dual study programme at SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg allows you to do just that. Here you learn the theory and can apply it immediately in real projects during attendance phases at your partner company. By the way: Your practice partner usually pays your tuition fees - so you invest directly in your future without any financial pressure.

Dual study programme at SRH University

Dual study programme at SRH University

A career right from the start

Why not start your career straight away? With a dual study programme at SRH University, you combine theory and practice to your advantage. Even before you start your studies, you choose the company that perfectly matches your interests and career goals. This means you start directly in your chosen field - and gain valuable experience from day one.

While you build up your academic knowledge, you apply it in real projects at the same time. This combination of study and work experience prepares you optimally for your future and gives you exactly the skills that are in demand in the world of work. Employers value your in-depth expertise and practical relevance - a combination that opens doors.

The best thing is that in most cases, your practice-based company will cover the tuition fees. This allows you to concentrate fully on your career.
Start your future now with a dual study programme at SRH University - practical, individual and perfectly tailored to you.

Your path to practical experience: our dual study programmes

Overview of dual study programmes

Discover our dual study programmes

The dual study programme at SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg is practice-oriented through and through! You apply what you have learnt directly in a company and gain valuable professional experience. Depending on the study model, you alternate between theoretical and practical phases either every 3 to 6 months or work directly in the company several times a week. This prepares you perfectly for starting your career.

During your studies, you will gain valuable work experience and familiarise yourself with everyday working life. This allows you to build up important skills early on and start your career optimally prepared and with a clear head start.

In most cases, our partner companies will cover your tuition fees or pay you an additional salary. This provides you with financial relief and allows you to concentrate fully on your studies and your practical experience.

The dual study programme at SRH University not only offers you financial security, but also stability in your everyday life. The close link between theory and practice means you know exactly what to expect. Regardless of whether you are in a theoretical or practical phase, your entry into professional life will be smooth and well-structured.

For the dual Bachelor's degree programme at SRH University, you need either a general higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a recognised vocational qualification. If you are aiming for a dual Master's programme, a first university degree is required. By the way: We are also happy to help you find the ideal practice partner.

You can choose your practice partner yourself or use our matching process to find the ideal cooperation partner for you.

After successfully completing your dual study programme, you will receive an internationally recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree. This not only qualifies you for exciting career opportunities worldwide, but also gives you the opportunity to pursue further studies.

Thanks to my practical company, I can experience the tourism and event industry from all perspectives and apply the theory I have learnt directly in practice. And of course it's great that my company supports me financially.

Anna (Student International Tourism & Event Management B.A. - dual)

An example

An example

How your dual study programme works

Here you can see how our dual study programme is structured using the International Hotel Management course as an example.

First year of study: 6 months theory + 6 months practice
Second year: 6 months theory + 6 months practice
Third year: 6 months theory + 6 months practice
Fourth year of study: 4 months practice + 2 months Bachelor's thesis

Become a partner company yourself

A collaboration with SRH University offers your company the opportunity to get to know talented students at an early stage and to recruit competent employees. Thanks to their practical training, they are ideally prepared and perfect candidates for entry-level positions in your team after graduation. Please contact us if you are interested in a partnership.

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