Shape the future - become a cooperation partner in the dual study programme
As a cooperation partner in the dual study programme, you combine theory and practice in an ideal way. You offer students the opportunity to apply their knowledge directly in everyday working life - and at the same time secure motivated junior employees who will enrich your company with fresh ideas and commitment.
On this website, you will find all the information you need about the dual study programme, the benefits for your company and step-by-step instructions on how to become a cooperation partner. Together with you, we want to create practical study conditions and provide a strong foundation for the skilled workers of tomorrow.
Start now - and invest in the qualified talent of today and tomorrow.
What is a dual study programme?
This form of study offers students the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in the same subject area alongside their studies (= apprenticeship-integrated) or to work full-time in an acquired profession related to the industry alongside their studies (= job-integrated). Future specialists and managers are introduced to their tasks in the company during their studies and experience a continuous transfer of skills from their studies to practical work. Thanks to the combination of theory and practice, they gain professional experience at an early stage and can be deployed for responsible tasks immediately after graduation.
The dual study programme in Wood Engineering B.Eng. is worthwhile for you in two ways:
- the training-integrated variant with simultaneous vocational training in the company for the development of young talent or
- the career-integrated variant as Further Education and qualification for existing employees, parallel to their professional practice.
The dual study programme in wood engineering
The dual Bachelor's degree programme → Wood Engineering at HNEE is offered as an eight-semester degree programme in both variants.
In the first four semesters or two years, students complete the practical phase - basics in the company. In the training-integrated variant with a three-year training period, the 2nd and 3rd years of training are located in this time frame. The first year of the apprenticeship can be completed in the company before the start of the degree programme.
This is followed by an attendance phase lasting three semesters or 1.5 years, during which students study full-time on site in Eberswalde. During lecture-free periods, students are at the company. Close contact, even during the on-campus phase at the university, is crucial to the success of the programme. Students can, for example, work on real tasks from the company in projects and term papers during their studies.
In the 8th and final semester, students work full-time in the company again. After completing the practical phase - specialisation, they complete their Bachelor's thesis and conclude their studies with its defence.
If the training period differs from the three years, we have a solution. Please get in touch with us!
The Bachelor's degree programme in Wood Engineering can be combined with the following apprenticeships : carpenter/joiner, carpenter, wood mechanic, industrial mechanic, woodworking mechanic, technical product designer and other industry-related professions after an individual case examination.
The degree programme offers two specialisations: Wood Technology and Building Construction.
Programme content and contracts
Praktische Arbeiten beim Aufbau
Prof. Hermann Weizenegger und Studierende bereiten Stegplatten für den Einbau vor
Einbau der Stegplatten
Prof. Katharina Messerer (HNEE) und Prof. Hermann Weizenegger (FHP), die das Projekt begleiten
Your advantages as a cooperation partner
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Strong company loyalty: increases the chances of being taken on after the training period
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No familiarisation period: graduates can start with tasks in the company immediately after graduation
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Knowledge transfer between business and science: bring current expertise into the company through the degree programme
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Securing young talent: through in-house training in the company
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Staff retention: by qualifying your own specialists through a work-integrated degree programme
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Lower drop-out rates: by combining theory and practice, dual study programmes keep students motivated even in difficult phases
Step by step to partnership
Carry out a needs analysis
Determine which specialists your company needs in the long term.
Do you need qualified young talent or would you like to develop existing employees? In both cases, a dual study programme can be the right solution - practical, future-oriented and a perfect fit.
Contact the university
Arrange a non-binding consultation
In a personal consultation, we will clarify together which study model suits your needs and answer any questions you may have.
Develop a concept for integration
Integrate dual students into your work processes in a meaningful way
The theoretical and practical phases are specified by the university, but you can also have the students work specifically on issues from your company during the theoretical phases - so both sides benefit.
Creating framework conditions in the company
Prepare everything you need for a successful collaboration
This includes the appointment of a contact person, clear areas of work, the schedule for the theoretical and practical phases and, if necessary, an internal mentoring or support concept.
advertise a dual study place
Attract suitable applicants
Formulate a meaningful job advertisement based on the → selection criteria of the degree programme and your own criteria - and start the application process in good time.
Conclude contracts and start studying
Create the formal foundations and welcome your future dual students
For a dual study programme, you need a cooperation agreement with HNEE that regulates the thematic and formal cooperation. You will conclude a training contract (for the training-integrated degree programme) or an employment contract (for the work-integrated degree programme) with suitable candidates. Specific aspects of the degree programme are regulated in the training contract between the company and the candidate.
All three contracts must be submitted to the university with the candidate's application.
Current cooperation partners of the degree programme
The dual study programme at HNEE is a real benefit for us in terms of training young talent.
It gives us the opportunity to get young people interested in our beautiful craft at an early stage and involve them in our projects in a practical way. Our dual students bring fresh ideas to the table, quickly grow into the processes and become important team members.
Especially at a time when qualified specialists are in short supply, the dual study programme is a key component in our efforts to promote young talent - with the aim of growing together in the long term.
Benedikt Swiatek
Management | Hans Timm Fensterbau GmbH & Co. KG
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the "training-integrated" and "career-integrated" forms?
In the training-integrated dual study programme, students learn a profession at the same time, i.e. they complete an apprenticeship.
In the work-integrated dual study programme, students have completed an apprenticeship beforehand and work in this profession in the company during the practical phases.
How can a company become a cooperation partner?
If you would like to qualify employees (part-time) or offer training in the company (training-integrated) with a degree programme, you can offer a dual study programme in cooperation with HNEE. The basis for this is a co-operation agreement between the company and the university.
As a practice partner, do I have to have a connection to the timber industry?
An industry reference (wood industry) is required. A special case regulation can be examined.
Can practice partners advertise dual study programmes via the HNEE website?
Yes, we are happy to link your logo to your website or your page for job advertisements. You can also post job vacancies yourself on the → Career Service job portal .
What does the financing look like?
Students receive a salary or training allowance from the company, which ideally covers their living expenses. Tuition fees are not charged, but students do pay a semester fee, which includes the costs of the semester ticket, student representation and the student union. This can be paid by the company.
Interested in working together on a dual study programme?
We support you in finding the right study model and accompany you on the path to cooperation - from the initial idea to the start of the collaboration.