Combining academic education with real-world responsibility through the dual study programme. Practice-oriented education is a key factor in sustainable professional development today. Students no longer expect solid academic knowledge alone – they also seek real-world insights, responsibility, and direct application in their daily work. This is exactly where the dual study model comes into play. We are an official practice partner of IU International University of Applied Sciences and support students throughout their dual studies as they take their first steps into professional practice.
IU International University of Applied Sciences – a state-recognised academic partner
IU International University of Applied Sciences is Germany’s largest university and is state-recognised. In addition, it is system-accredited by FIBAA, a recognised European accreditation organisation.
System accreditation means that the university’s internal quality assurance and examination processes are regularly reviewed by external bodies and meet German and European higher education standards.
For students and practice partners alike, this creates transparency, reliability, and academic security.
What this means for students in practice
State recognition and accreditation ensure that:
- degrees are officially recognised
- study programmes meet verified quality standards
- academic learning and practical experience are meaningfully connected
- qualifications remain valuable and relevant in the long term job market
The dual study programme at IU combines academic theory with professional practice – structured, quality-assured, and future-oriented.
Why this model works in practice
Dual study programmes are not just an alternative education path — they deliver measurable outcomes.
Research shows that around 70–75% of dual study students receive a permanent job offer after graduation, and over 90% transition directly into full-time employment. This is largely driven by early integration into real work environments, clear responsibility, and the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in practice from day one.
For students, this means entering the job market not as beginners, but with relevant experience, confidence, and a realistic understanding of professional expectations.
Our role as a practice partner
As a practice partner, we take responsibility for actively integrating students into everyday working life. Our approach is hands-on, structured, and development-oriented. For students, this means:
- working on real projects
- applying theoretical knowledge in daily operations
- taking on responsibility
- being supported by experienced mentors and points of contact
Our goal is to ensure that learning is not abstract, but concrete, relevant, and directly connected to real practice.
A training model that reflects how we work
Our work is practice-driven, structured, and responsibility-oriented. Processes, quality, and reliability play a central role in everything we do.
The dual study model fits this approach perfectly, as learning does not take place separately from daily work, but exactly where responsibility is assumed and results are delivered.
For us, this partnership is not an image-driven initiative, but a core part of our long-term way of working.
Shaping the future together
Working with IU International University of Applied Sciences allows us to combine academic quality with real practical experience. We look forward to supporting students on their journey, enabling development, and taking responsibility together.