Dual study program

You don't just want to sit in a lecture hall, but apply your knowledge directly in the working world? A dual study program at the University of Siegen offers you the perfect combination of theoretical training and intensive practical experience in engineering.

Whether civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering - earn money during your studies, start your career with a head start and network with the top companies in the region.

Student im dualen Bauingenieurstudium lernt die Praxis kennen

Career start with the dual study program in Siegen

The University of Siegen is one of the few universities in North Rhine-Westphalia to offer a dual study program in the technical field. With many years of expertise in engineering courses and close links to industry, we offer the best conditions.

Secure career opportunities

You gain practical experience in companies during your studies, can put what you have learned into practice and make it easier for you to start your career after graduation.

Direct line to hidden champions

You will study in South Westphalia - a region with over 150 world market leaders in industry, manufacturing and development - and make valuable contacts for your future.

Financial security

By working for the company, you secure a steady income to finance your studies and campus life - and we are also one of the most affordable university cities in NRW.

Dual study programs at the University of Siegen

Informatik Studierende programmieren im Labor einen Lasersensor

Practice-integrated degree programs

Parallel to the actual studies at the university, practical work in the company takes place in close coordination. You study one semester longer and learn how to put your course content directly into practice.

Computer Science Dual Mechanical engineering dual Electrical Engineering Dual

Zwei duale Studierende im Bauingenieurwesen prüfen verschiedene Materialien im Labor

Integrated degree program

The training-integrated dual study program is structured like the conventional Bachelor's degree program. However, the first two semesters are "stretched" to four semesters and, in addition to your Bachelor's thesis, you take an IHK examination. This means that you will receive an IHK qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree.

Civil Engineering Dual

Your perfect match: company, university and you

For a dual study program, you need a university entrance qualification and must look for a company that has advertised a position for a dual study program.

You can find suitable positions at the employment agency or at ausbildung.nrw. You can also find jobs for a dual course of study in civil engineering at our cooperation partner, the Aus- und Weiterbildungszentrum Bau.

The Central Student Advisory Service can provide you withfurther help in finding suitable positions or finding your way to a place at university without an Abitur.

Job market Ausbildung.NRW Employment Agency Cooperation partner AWZ-Bau (Civil Engineering)

Studierende schauen gemeinsam in einen Laptop

FAQ Dual study program

Answers to all questions about dual study programs

You can study the following dual degree programs in Siegen:

For all dual study programs, you will receive a fully-fledged university Bachelor's degree. In the training-integrated civil engineering degree course, you will also receive an IHK or HWK vocational qualification.

You can find suitable companies on the job exchanges of the Employment Agency
or on Ausbildung.NRW

You need a university entrance qualification for a dual study program. Before enrolling, a training contract must be concluded between you and a company, which must be presented when you enrol at the university.

An additional application to the university is not necessary.

If you do not have a high school diploma, but do have an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or are already in the middle of your career, please find out more here.