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Dual study programmes

Would you like to combine theoretical study and practical experience to prepare you for the future? A dual Bachelor’s degree course will give you a solid foundation for future employment across the company.

From day one, you will do interesting work and be part of the team. You will gain the skills and qualifications you need to get your career off to the best possible start. You can apply and deepen your acquired knowledge right away on the job. Apply now if you’re interested in an early career start and an attractive study programme!

GIZ encourages applications from people with disabilities.

How and when can I apply for a dual study programme?

Our study places are advertised from July to October of the previous year. You can find current vacancies on our job portal.

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The dual study programme at GIZ: what it looks like in practice

What we offer during the dual study programme

To ensure that you can successfully complete your dual study programme with us, we offer you*:

  • a personal contact partner throughout the entire dual study programme
  • an attractive, collectively agreed training allowance – you start with a gross monthly salary of EUR 1,543 in the first year of training
  • a 13th monthly salary and leave allowance of EUR 250 gross per year
  • employee savings schemes (EUR 26.59 per month)
  • meal allowance of EUR 60 gross per month
  • book allowance of EUR 100 per academic year
  • technical equipment (laptop, headset, etc.) to enable mobile working in accordance with GIZ guidelines
  • a local transport subsidy
  • a rental allowance of EUR 300 per month for the theoretical phases of the dual study programme at the universities of Trier, Mannheim or Stuttgart (if the requirements are met) 
  • discounted conditions in selected fitness studios, and company health management services to maintain a good work-life balance.
  • Multicultural working atmosphere
  • Seminars and training courses

Opportunities and scope to shape your work

  • Cross-location training assignments and a stay abroad are possible
  • Special leave to complete your Bachelor's thesis 
  • a local transport subsidy

* As at: October 2026

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Dual Bachelor's degree programmes with us

Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts)

Combine business skills with practical training for an internationally recognised Bachelor's degree. You can choose your own study focus with elective modules.
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Business Information Systems with an international focus (Bachelor of Science)

Become part of the digital world of a global company – and acquire in-depth knowledge in the areas of software lifecycle management, IT management and innovation during your studies.
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Data Science (Bachelor of Science)

Help shape the digital future: in this dual study programme, you will learn all about data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence – and apply it directly in practice in business processes, digitalisation, IT security and data protection.
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