Overview
Mainz University of Applied Sciences maintains close ties with the local business sector in the Rhine-Main region through a wide range of collaborations, industry professionals in teaching roles, academic and research projects, along with various other forms of cooperation; numerous companies within a radius of approximately 100 kilometers send their employees to study at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Our university has nearly 50 years of experience in offering dual programs, which combine a degree program with working at a company.
A dual program combines academic and vocational education in both structure and curriculum. Partner companies serve as a second educational venue alongside the university. Lectures are held at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, while dual students have an internship, apprenticeship, or employment arrangement under formal contract with an employer. Students alternate between the two educational settings at regular intervals.
The German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat) has defined three dimensions as particularly important for dual programs:
- Relationship between the educational settings
- Academic standards
- How the practical relevance is structured
The latter falls under the term “integration of theory and practice” (in German: Theorie-Praxis Verzahnung or TPV), which describes how academic learning is closely connected to real-world application and is considered a significant indicator of the dual program’s quality. Integration is the key element and applies on the curriculum, organizational, and contract levels.
For prospective students:
Are you interested in a dual program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences? Would you like to find out what it means to study in a dual program or which degree programs are eligible? Who can you contact for more information? And how does the application process work? You can find this information under the headings Degree Programs and Prospective Students. Current events relating to the dual programs are listed in the News section.
For companies:
Would you like to give your future or current employees an opportunity for professional development? Are you interested in a dual program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences? Perhaps you would first like to get an overview on the subject of dual studies and the available degree programs? And how do you make sure the program runs smoothly? You can find information under the headings of Degree Programs and Companies. Current events relating to the dual programs are listed in the News section.
Studying in a dual program
Mainz University of Applied Sciences offers the opportunity to study in dual degree programs (integrated in vocational training and practical work experience), part-time degree programs and on-the-job degree programs.
Who to contact
Julia Schneider
Business Cooperation Advisor & Central Coordinator for Dual Studies
T +49 6131 628-7224