Degree programme plus apprenticeship Co-operative degree programme with craft certificate

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences offers the “Degree Programme Plus - Apprenticeship” option for four degree programmes.

It combines an apprenticeship (with craft certificate) and a degree programme (with B.Eng. degree) at Esslingen and is available for the following programmes and apprenticeships:

The apprenticeship is for a mechatronics engineer.

Please apply now to our partner companies to start your apprenticeship on 1 September.

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    How to apply

    Applications must be submitted to

    • one of our partner companies for the vocational training scheduled to start on 1 September, and
    • Esslingen University of Applied Sciences your degree programme in the following summer semester.
      University applications for the summer semester are usually accepted from 15 October to 15 January.

    Advantages

    So what are the advantages of this convincing twin pack? The high level of industrial relevance and significant periods of practical work are the special highlights of this option. You will work in a company and be paid as an apprentice for the complete duration of your programme. You are thus financially secure and have excellent prospects to gain a foothold on the career ladder on completion of your studies.

    The advantages at a glance

    • You are more highly qualified thanks to the combination of vocational training and a degree programme: Two qualifications: Vocational qualification and internationally recognised Bachelor’s degree
    • Intensive practical training in companies
    • Practical experience as a skilled specialist
    • Company support for your Bachelor thesis
    • Apprenticeship pay during your whole degree programme
    • This option is only slightly longer than a normal degree programme

    Timetable and duration of the co-operative degree programme

    Two qualifications in 4 ½ - 5 years

    • In-company training (6 months)
    • 1st semester of study at Esslingen
      Company-specific training in the semester break (6 weeks)
    • 2nd semester of study at Esslingen
    • In-company training 12 months
    • 3rd semester of study at Esslingen
      Company-specific training in the semester break (6 weeks)
    • 4th semester of study at Esslingen
    • Practical semester at your training company
      Company-specific training in the semester break (6 weeks)
    • 5th semester of study at Esslingen
    • 6th semester of study at Esslingen with Bachelor thesis

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for the “Degree plus Apprenticeship” programme, you must fulfil the following criteria:

    • Apprenticeship agreement with one of our partner companies (LINK)
    • University entrance qualification with good grades
      • Abitur (university entrance qualification)
      • Restricted university entrance qualification equivalent to the German Fachabitur
      • Entrance qualification to study at a university of applied sciences

    Participating partners

    • Regional companies which provide apprenticeships for this co-operative programme
      List of partner companies
    • Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
    • Öde Vocational College in Göppingen for the Automation Systems and Production InformaticsPlus, Electrical Engineering Plus and MechatronicsPlus programmes
    • Vocational college: Werner-Siemens-Schule in Stuttgart for the E-MobilityPlus programme
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