Cooperative Studies at OTH Regensburg
The OTH Regensburg can offer a wide range of dual cooperative study options as part of the hochschule dual[only available in German] initiative (the 'family' brand for dual study at universities of applied sciences in Bavaria) and in cooperation with a large number of businesses, agencies and institutions.
The range offers
- purely dual study courses which can only be studied dually. These are the integrated vocational training courses in Speech Therapy and Physiotherapy
- as well as regular study courses which can also be studied dually. Two models are available for this: academic studies combined with vocational training and academic studies with intensive in-company training
- A combination of university study and vocational training
- Two qualifications:
- Bachelor degree
- Vocational qualification (Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Trades etc.)
- Up to 30 months of practical experience
- Duration: approx. 4.5 years

- A combination of university study and on-the-job training in a company
- Two qualifications:
- Bachelor degree
- Final examination in a recognised occupation requiring formal training (Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Trades etc.)
- Up to 30 months of practical experience
- Duration: approx. 4.5 years
Information for prospective students

- a full-status course of study at a university of applied sciences
- financial security – the training/internship is paid
- excellent job and career prospects
- regular, real-time application of theoretical knowledge
- full involvement in structures, procedures and projects
- a smooth transition to the world of work
- training of important key qualifications
Please also check this document.
- First, apply to the training establishment of your choice
If your preferred company is not yet on our list it can enter into a cooperation agreement with us. Please get in contact with "Contact for businesses" - Sign a training contract with the company
- Apply for a place to study at OTH Regensburg
Please add the contract with the company when applying.
With the Composite Study option it is advisable to apply for a university place before starting the preliminary placement. Refer to the Numerus Clausus Limit (NC)for your course Application.
Dual study is aimed at prospective students who are particularly performance-motivated and goal-oriented.
Entrance requirements for the Composite Study option:
- Abitur / Fachhochschulreife (qualification for entrance to universities of applied science) / fachgebundene Hochschulreife (subject-linked qualification for university entrance)
- Training contract
Entrance requirements for Study with In-depth Practice:
- Abitur / Fachhochschulreife / fachgebundene Hochschulreife (see above) or
'Meisterprüfung' (or equivalent vocational examination) or
subject-linked entrance for highly qualified employees - Training/intern contract
Information for businesses
- Recruiting
- young, motivated skilled workers and manager
- qualified engineers and business graduates who speak the same language as your skilled workers and qualified office staff
- practically trained academics with a strong sense of loyalty
- No time and cost intensive induction and trainee programs
- Suitable study options are chosen together with the students
- Close ties and good contacts with OTH Regensburg
- Contact the person responsible for cooperative study courses at OTH Regensburg
- Formalise the training partnership with the help of the Chamber of Commerce/Trades
- Create the conditions in the company for providing places for trainees/interns
- Provide comprehensive quality of practical training
- Assign a mentor/contact person for the dual student in the company
- Publish vacant traineeships/internships
(with database entry and bulletins on the www.hochschule-dual.de website, flyers, placing job adverts, presence at fairs and exhibitions etc.) - Select the applicants
(Please take the entrance requirements into consideration: see above) - Agree and sign training/internship contracts with your chosen candidates
(Model contracts are available from hochschule dual and your local Chamber of Commerce/Trade) - Once their contract is signed, your candidates will apply for a study place at OTH Regensburg