Information on Dual Study
You’re not sure which path you want to take after graduating from high school – university or apprenticeship?
Both are possible with us! The dual study program combines the knowledge transfer of a degree course with practical activities in a company and thus offers you an ideal start to your professional life.
We offer you full-time vocational training as an electronics technician for automation technology at onoff GmbH in Wunstorf. You will then study for a Bachelor of Engineering (FH), specializing in electrical engineering and information technology at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts with accompanying practical units at onoff – so you can already gain professional experience during your studies. You will then also write your Bachelor’s thesis together with your supervisors at the company.
- During your training, you will learn how to program, test and commission systems. This includes the virtual construction of the system through to the installation of the components
- Your engineering studies will deepen the knowledge gained during your apprenticeship. In the 3rd and 4th semesters, you will also attend special vocational school lessons
- Parallel to your studies, you will take on your first project tasks at onoff
- You will then write your Bachelor’s thesis at onoff
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), technical college entrance qualification (technology) or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Strong interest in mathematics, technology, digitalization, Industry 4.0
- Ability to think logically and abstractly and to work independently
- Strong ability to work in a team, sociability and communication skills
- Good written and spoken German and English skills
- Full-time vocational training as an electronics technician for automation technology at the onoff headquarters in Wunstorf (duration 1.5 years)
- Subsequently study for a Bachelor of Engineering (FH), specializing in electrical engineering and information technology at the Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts (duration 3 years) with accompanying practical units at onoff
- Early involvement in exciting technical projects
- Flat hierarchies – open, informal working atmosphere
- Fair remuneration and 30 days vacation/year
- Very good long-term employment opportunities with a wide range of career prospects
Theory and practice are closely linked here. Your previous training gives you in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering from which you can also benefit during your studies. The practical work in the company is strongly oriented towards the curriculum, so that you get the ideal combination for further personal and professional development. Another advantage is certainly that you can earn your own money after school, but don’t have to give up your studies – this offers you independence. After your studies, you can start your career path either in a suitable position or with a further part-time degree – here, too, the paths are open to you with onoff.
You can apply directly to us for a study place (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates). There is no fixed application period. Ideally, however, you should apply approximately ¾ to 1 year before the start of your studies on September 1st of each year. For your application, we need your last two school reports and further proof of extracurricular activities. If your school leaving certificate is not yet available, you can submit it later when you have your degree in your pocket.
You need a higher education entrance qualification for the dual study program, i.e. either a general higher education entrance qualification or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.
The advantage of the dual study program is that you will receive a monthly salary from us as the training company. The salary is based on the standard training allowance for the course. We will be happy to give you more information about this in an interview. We also pay the tuition fees for your studies at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
