Combined Studies (Ulmer Modell)
Combine a university degree with vocational training at a company such as Liebherr, Bosch Rexroth, Grob-Werke, or another industry partner. You complete both your academic studies and vocational training in just 4.5 years - compared to 6–7 years if done consecutively. Upon graduation, you receive both a Bachelor’s degree and a recognized vocational qualification.
Your benefits:
- Academic studies + vocational training in approx. 4.5 years
- Dual qualification: Bachelor’s degree & vocational certificate
- Strong practical experience in a company
- Monthly salary paid by the company
- Programme Duration
- 4.5 years
- Degree:
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) and vocational qualification as Industrial Mechanic or Industrial Clerk
- degree programme
- Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)
Which combination can you study?
Overview & First Steps
Application to a Company
- Find a company offering vocational training positions in the fields of Industrial Mechanic or Industrial Clerk.
- Apply early - ideally 6 to 15 months before the training starts.
- Sign a vocational training contract with the company.
Where to find companies?
All companies currently cooperating with HNU in the Ulmer Modell can be found in the “Application” section on the Ulmer Modell page of Technische Hochschule Ulm.
Application to HNU
- Apply for the Industrial Engineering program at HNU within the regular application deadlines for the winter semester.
- Submit your vocational training contract digitally during the application process.
Program Structure
Duration: 4.5 years (longer than the standard 3.5-year Bachelor’s program)
- Semester 1:
Begins on September 1st. You spend the entire semester in vocational training at the company and vocational school. - Semesters 2 & 3:
You start your academic studies at HNU. During lecture periods, you attend university; during breaks, you work at the company. - Semesters 4 & 5:
Full-time vocational training at the company. You complete your vocational qualification with the IHK/HWK exam. - Semesters 6–8:
You return to university for full-time studies. During lecture breaks, you continue working at the company. - Semester 9:
You write your Bachelor’s thesis at the company and complete your studies.
FAQ & Further Information
Detailed information about salary, vacation, contracts, etc., can be found on the website of hochschule dual - the Bavarian network of 20 universities of applied sciences, technical universities, industry partners, and chambers of commerce.
