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Dual work-study Bachelor’s programmesCombine academic study with on-the-job practical training

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iba’s dual work-integrated study programmes

Business Administration (B. A.)

Business Administration w/Intercultural Skills (B. A.)

Business Administration for International Students (B. A.)

Engineering & Management (B. Eng.)

Engineering & Management for International Students (B. Eng.)

Social Pedagogy & Management (B. A.)

Social Pedagogy, Management & Business Coaching (B. A.)

Physiotherapy (B. Sc.)

Applied Therapeutic Studies – Occupational Therapy (B. Sc.)

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Contents

Why iba is the right choice for you 04

Work & study in Germany 05

Work-integrated study programmes in Germany 06

iba’s work-integrated study programmes 07

Business Administration 08

Engineering & Management 10

Social Pedagogy & Management, Business Coaching 12

Physiotherapy 14

Applied Therapeutic Sciences – Occupational Therapy 16

8-semester programmes for international students 18

Admission requirements and application procedure 19

Application process 20

Fees, compensation and further information 21

F+U University Pathway Programmes 22

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Why iba is the right choice for you

You graduate with a German Bachelor’s degree which qualifies you

for entry to Master’s level study.

You gain invaluable professional experience during your studies

and thus have a head-start in the labour market with excellent career

prospects.

Typically you receive a salary while you study and pay no tuition

fees to iba.

You gain a high degree of intercultural competence by living, studying

and working in Germany.

You attain a very high level of German language competence

enabling you to enter the German job market or study for a post-

graduate degree.

Approx. 85 % of iba’s graduates are offered a permanent

position by their partner company at the end of their studies.

You benefit from intensive administrative and academic support.

International students are supported by iba’s International Office in

all aspects of their studies, including the admission process and

assistance in finding a partner company.

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Work & study in Germany

Welcome to iba | University of Cooperative Education. iba is Germany’s largest

private university of cooperative education and part of the F+U Group.

We offer undergraduate programmes throughout Germany. More than 3,300 students

are enrolled in our work-integrated Bachelor’s programmes in the field of business

admi nistration and management, social pedagogy, engineering, health and therapy.

As part of the F+U Group of Companies we look back on 40 years of experience in

the education sector. F+U operates schools, languages schools, universities and voca-

tional colleges.

All of iba’s degree programmes are externally accredited and state-recognised. Its

awards have the same status as Bachelor’s degrees from German universities and uni-

versities of applied sciences and qualify students for graduate employment or entry to

Master’s level study.

For me, choosing the ‘split-

week’ model was the correct

decision. I am always

involved in current processes

and can voice my opinion on

different matters. My company

entrusts me with important

long-term projects. For several

months now, I have even been

managing my own project,

which is a great challenge but

has also had a tremendous

learning effect for me. The

work experience will do great for

my future career prospects.“

Sebastian Döll

iba student

20 hours in class

16 – 20 hours at w

ork

COM-PANY

EVERYWEEK

Work-integrated study programmes in Germany

Work-integrated education is very popular in Germany. As a student you are enrolled in

a ‘dual’ Bachelor’s programme and work at a company at the same time. You gain valu-

able work experience during your studies and have excellent prospects of finding work

in the competitive German job market.

iba’s split week study model

iba study programmes are delivered jointly with approved companies/organisations that

employ the students as trainees/apprentices for the duration of their studies. iba prac-

tices a ‘split-week’ study model* based on a 40-hour working week: you spend ca.

20 hours/week studying (contact time & self-study) and 16 – 20 hours in work-based

learning at a partner company*. By the time you graduate, you have an ideal combina-

tion of academic and practical competence.

iba’s partner companies

The partner companies provide the practical on-the-job experience that complements

the academic component of the programme. iba cooperates with more than 2,000 part-

ner companies, including small and medium sized enterprises as well as international

corporations.

You can choose a partner company according to your choice of programme and your

personal preferences. Students generally go through an application process similar to

that for a job application. iba will assist you in finding a partner company and preparing

for interviews.

Our portfolio of partner companies includes:

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Studying in the dual study

system means linking

theory with practice – not only

for our students. Our expe-

rienced and highly qualified

lecturers work in business

themselves and teach theore-

tical knowledge in a practical

way, drawing from their

professional experience.“

Prof. Dr. Frank Maier

Programme Director

‘Business Administration’

*with the exception of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

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iba’s work-integrated study programmes

study programmes at iba8

In the “Business Administration” work-study programmes,

you gain in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of

the principles and practice of modern management together

with the ability to apply such principles in real-life business

contexts.

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)IHK (German Chamber of Industry and Commerce) examination possible under certain conditions.

Study options:

6-semester programme

7-semester programme with intercultural skills; here you

additionally develop intercultural management compe-

tence, focusing on either English or Spanish speaking

countries.

8-semester programme for international students, focus-

ing on acquiring German language competence combined

with practical experience during the 1st and 2nd semester.

Specialisations:

Hotel and Tourism Management

Food, Beverage and Culinary Management

Event, Trade Fair and Congress Management

Marketing & Digital Media

Sports Management

Supply Chain Management

Financial Services

Human Resources

Taxation and Auditing

Health Care Management

Real Estate Management

Digital Solutions Management

Sales Management

Possible partner companies:

Hotels

Sports clubs

Insurance companies

Logistic companies

Marketing agencies

Real estate brokers

And many more

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH INTERCULTURAL SKILLSBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

9study programmes at iba

Business

Administration

Business

Administration

with Inter-

cultural Skills

Business

Administration

for Internatio-

nal Students

Starting date

1 October

1 April

1 October

Length of

programme

6 semesters

7 semesters

8 semesters

(1st + 2nd

semester:

primary focus

on learning

German with

initial practical

experience; from

3rd semester

onward: entry

to regular study

programme)

Credit Points

(ECTS)

180

210

240

Study

Centres

Berlin, Bochum,

Cologne,

Darmstadt,

Erfurt, Hamburg,

Hanover*,

Heidel berg,

Kassel, Leipzig,

Nuremberg,

Munich

Berlin, Bochum,

Cologne,

Darmstadt,

Erfurt, Hamburg,

Hanover*,

Heidelberg,

Leipzig, Nurem-

berg, Munich

1st + 2nd

semester:

Heidelberg;

from 3rd

semester

onward: at all

iba study

centres

Language

requirements

German C1

level

German C1

level

German A2

level

By the end of

the 2nd semester,

you will have

achieved

C1 level

German

*in preparation

10 study programmes at iba

The undergraduate degree programme ‘Engineering &

Management’ combines specialist knowledge in the field

of engineering with management and business skills. In

theory- and application-oriented courses, you acquire the

competence to identify strategic solutions for engineering

problems and learn how to integrate these into sound busi-

ness decision-making. As an expert in both technical and

business-related subjects, you are able to take on leader-

ship roles early in your career.

Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Study options:


8-semester programme for international students, focus-

ing on acquiring German language competence and prac-

tical experience during the 1st and 2nd semester.

Specialisations:

Mechatronics (Systems Engineering)

Process Management


Industrial companies

Engineering firms

Consulting businesses

Manufacturing firms

Transport companies

And many more

ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT

Engineering &

Management

Engineering &

Management

for Internatio-

nal Students

Starting date

1 October

1 October

Length of

programme

6 semesters

8 semesters

1st + 2nd

semester:

primary focus

on learning

German with

initial practical

experience; from

3rd semester

onward: entry

in regular study

programme

Credit Points

(ECTS)

180

240

Study

Centres

Kassel

1st + 2nd

semester:

Heidelberg;

from 3rd

semester

onward: Kassel

Language

requirements

German C1

level

German A2

level

By the end of

the 2nd semester,

you will have

achieved

C1 level

German



As a student enrolled in the work-study programmes ‘Social

Pedagogy & Management’ or ‘Social Pedagogy, Manage-

ment & Business Coaching’ you train to work in social wel-

fare institutions and organisations. You also learn how to

manage these institutions and are thus able to advance to

management positions early in your career.

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)Professional qualification as state-approved social pedagogue/social workerAdditional professional certificate in business coaching from the DBVC – German Federal Association of Business Coaching

Study options:

7-semester programme Social Pedagogy & Management

8-semester programme Social Pedagogy, Management &

Business Coaching, where you additionally train to work as

a business coach, specialising in consulting, counselling

and change management.


Social services

Child care institutions

Psychological care

Youth welfare services

Social counselling

And many more

SOCIAL PEDAGOGY & MANAGEMENTSOCIAL PEDAGOGY, MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS COACHING

Social

Pedagogy &

Management

Social

Pedagogy,

Management

& Business

Coaching

Starting date

1 October

1 April

Length of

programme

7 semesters

8 semesters

Credit Points

(ECTS)

210

240

Study

Centres

Berlin, Bochum,

Cologne,

Darmstadt,

Erfurt, Hamburg,

Hanover*,

Heidelberg,

Kassel, Leipzig,

Nuremberg,

Munich

Berlin, Bochum*,

Cologne,

Darmstadt,

Hamburg*,

Hanover*,

Heidelberg,

Kassel*, Leipzig

Language

requirements

German C1

level

German C1

level


*in preparation


Physiotherapists are experts in physical activity, health and

rehabilitation, and help a range of patients with physical

difficulties to improve their health and quality of life. As a

graduate of this programme, you are able to work in various

areas of the health care system or take on administrative or

management functions as well as go into teaching and

research. As the programme integrates a grounding in busi-

ness & management, graduates are in a good position to

set up their own physiotherapy practices.

The physiotherapy degree includes a vocational training

programme during the first 6 semesters, delivered by the

F+U Schools for Physiotherapy in Darmstadt and Heidel-

berg. Students complete this phase of the programme with

a professional qualification as state-recognized physiother-

apists and then switch to the iba split week model with a

partner company.

Degree:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) plus professional qualification

as state-recognized physiotherapist from the F+U School

for Physiotherapy

Study options:



Hospitals

Clinics

Nursing homes

Medical practices

And many more

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy

Starting date

1 October

Length of

programme

8 semesters

Credit Points

(ECTS)

210

Study

Centres

1st – 6th

semester:

Darmstadt,

Heidelberg;

7th + 8th

semester:

Darmstadt

Language

requirements

German C1

level



Students train to work as occupational therapists and focus

on the empowerment of people in their daily lives by pro-

moting health, well-being and a satisfying lifestyle. They can

also take on administrative or management functions or go

into teaching and research. As the programme integrates a

grounding in business & management, graduates are in a

good position to set up their own occupational therapy

practices.

The occupational therapy degree includes a vocational

training programme during the first 6 semesters, delivered

by the F+U School for Occupational Therapy in Darmstadt.

Students complete this phase of the programme with a pro-

fessional qualification as state-recognized occupational

therapists and then switch to the iba split week model with

a partner company.

Degree:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) plus professional qualification

as state-recognized occupational therapist from the F+U

School for Occupational Therapy

Study options:



Hospitals

Clinics

Rehabilitation centres

Nursing homes

Medical practices

And many more

APPLIED THERAPEUTIC STUDIES – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Applied

Therapeutic

Studies –

Occupational

Therapy

Starting date

1 October

Length of

programme

8 semesters

Credit Points

(ECTS)

210

Study

Centres

Darmstadt

Language

requirements

German C1

level


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8-semester programmes for international studentswith basic German skills

8 semesters with language immersion

Complementing its regular undergraduate degrees, iba offers international students

with basic knowledge of German extended versions of its ‘Business Administration’

and ‘Engineering & Management’ programmes (240 ECTS). International students

focus initially on using German in a professional context and develop their command of

German up to C1 level. This is a unique opportunity for you to begin your degree at one

of iba’s study centres and learn German at the same time.

Advantages of the 8-semester language immersion programmes

for international students

Intensive, individualised support during all phases of the application process and your

studies.

(Conditional) admission before arriving in Germany and student status from the first

semester onwards means you can apply for a student visa from the outset.

From the 2nd year onwards, partner companies usually pay your tuition fees and usu-

ally pay a salary on top.

iba graduates of the 8-semester programmes are qualified for entry to Master’s level

study and meet the requirements to apply for one-year (60 ETCS) Master’s pro-

grammes.

ADMISSION1st and 2nd

semester(Heidelberg)

Develop your German competence up to C1 level

Begin your academic studies in your chosen degree programme

Gain practical work experience and practice your German in a professional context

Enter the programme with basic German (A2)

Take a language test to demonstrate German language proficiency (C1)

With iba’s support, find the right partner company for practical on-the-job training

Complete your studies with an accredited Bachelor’s degree AND

Valuable professional experience as well as pro - fessional language skills

Continue your academic studies in your chosen degree programme

Gain approx. 20 hours/week of integrated professional training at your partner company

Begin your professional career OR

Continue studying at postgraduate level

3rd – 8th semester (at any iba study centre)

end of 2nd semester

end of 8th semester GRADUATION

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The experience that I gained

by taking a dual study degree

helped me transition into the

workforce very easily. In my

company, the NH Hotel Group,

I got a good insight into many

different facets of business and

I was able to put my academic

knowledge to the test. After

three years at the NH Hotel

Group, I was very familiar with

the specific processes and,

after the completion of my

studies, I was offered a position

as ‘Business Travel Sales

Assistant’.

Larissa Vollrodt

iba graduate

Admission requirements and application procedure

General requirements for admission

1. A university entrance qualification allowing direct admission to German higher educa-

tion institutions or successful completion of a Studienkolleg (university prep course).

You can check whether you meet these requirements online: daad.de/deutschland/

nach-deutschland/voraus setzungen/en/ 57293-daad-database-on-admission-

requirements/

2. German language proficiency:

For regular programmes: German language skills at C1 level

For the 8-semester programmes for international students (‘Business Administra-

tion’, ‘Engineering & Management’): German language skills at A2 level

3. An employment contract with a partner company – iba’s study advisors will assist

you with finding a suitable company during the admission process.

4. For non-EU applicants: a valid study visa. Conditions for attaining a visa can be found

on the website of the German embassy in your home country.

You can also contact iba’s International Office for advice on this:

ibadual.com/internationaloffice

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Application process

Start your online application at iba | University of Cooperative Education:

ibacareer.com/International.

Fill out the application form, providing personal details as well as information on your university entrance qualification, pre-

ferred study programme, etc. Please submit your CV, school-leaving certificate, university diploma (if applicable), motivation-

al letter and, if available, other references in .pdf or .jpeg. iba’s International Office will then contact you about the next steps.

If you are accepted into one of iba’s undergraduate programmes, iba’s study advisors will assist you in finding a partner

company.

APPLY ONLINE

DOCUMENT

CHECK

CONDITIONAL

ADMISSION

FIND A PARTNER COMPANY

WITH iba ASSISTANCE

SIGN CONTRACTS

WORK & STUDY

AT YOUR PARTNER

COMPANY & iba

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iba’s study advisors provide

assistance to prospec tive and

enrolled students from the

very beginning and every step of

the way. During the application

process, iba assists in selecting

a partner company suitable

for your career aspirations and

individual plans for the future.

The support, however, does not

stop when the application

process is finished. Your per-

sonal advisors will continue

to help you with any issues,

whether they are work or study

related.

Sandra Ofenbeck

former study advisor

for iba Munich

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the programme and are usually paid by the partner

company the student is employed by. Please refer to our website for prices. There are

no examination fees. International students pay an enrolment fee of € 500. This fee is

refun ded when students continue their studies after the end of the first semester.

Compensation

Typically partner companies pay the tution fees plus a monthly allowance to students

(this varies according to programme and company).

Students enrolled in ‘Physiotherapy’ and ‘Applied Therapeutic Studies’ generally have

to pay the tuition fees for the first three years themselves; the tuition fees for the final year

are usually paid by the partner company.

Do you need any more information?

Visit our homepage for more information on living costs, visa procedures etc.:

ibadual.com/internationalFAQ

Fees, compensation and further information

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F+U University Pathway Programmes

iba | University of Cooperative Education belongs to the F+U group of

companies. F+U looks back on 40 years of experience in the education

sector and operates schools, language schools, vocational colleges

and universities. We provide intensive support and consultation and our

institutions work hand in hand, providing a true `one-stop service‘ for

international students.

Our partners

F+U Academy of Languages

With 12.000 students from over 120 countries every year, F+U Academy of Languages

is one of the largest language schools in Europe. Offers include year-round intensive

courses and exam preparation in German and English (A0-C2) at study centres in Hei-

delberg and Berlin or online, as well as university admission language exams such as

TestDaF, telc C1 Hochschule, TestAs, TOEFL®, IELTS and more.

F+U Academy of Languages in Heidelberg offers German and English courses in sum-

mer and winter for juniors from 6 to 17 years, specialist language courses for prospec-

tive physicians and nurses as well as teacher training courses and compact business

language courses.

700 rooms in several halls of residence, a student’s hostel, a school-owned hotel, a

boarding school and many host families provide our students with accommodation all

year round.

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F+U Studienkolleg (in preparation)

F+U plans to offer a Studienkolleg for international uni versity applicants without suffi-

cient university entrance qualifications (possible starting date: summer semester 2020).

The programme is two semesters long. University applicants will be able to attend the

following specialization courses according to their chosen university subject: T-course

(for mathematical-scientific or technical sub jects), W-course (for economic and social

science subjects) and M-course (for medical, biological and pharmaceutical subjects).

By passing the Feststellungsprüfung (university admission examination) at the end of

the programme, inter national applicants obtain a subject-specific higher edu cation en-

trance qualification for all German universities.

Studienkolleg graduates can also continue their educa tion at the hwtk | University of

Applied Sciences or the iba | University of Cooperative Education.

hwtk | University of Applied Sciences

As a state-accredited private university located in the centre of Berlin and in Baden-

Baden, hwtk | University of Applied Sciences offers 3 study models for its Bachelor’s

and Master’s degree programmes:

• Application-oriented dual work-study

• Flexible full-time studies

• Distance learning

The dual work-study model with the split-week system offers international applicants

the possibility to combine theory with practice: Students are employed at a partner

company for the duration of their studies and spend 20 hours studying and 20 hours

working as trainees. Most partner companies not only cover the tuition fees but also

pay a monthly allowance as well. On-campus accommodations as well as an experi-

enced, multilingual International Office will provide “Internationals” with all the help they

need for a perfect start into the academic and business world. iba graduates can con-

tinue their studies in hwtk’s Master’s programmes Business Management & Develop-

ment (M.A.) or Organisational Development & Business Coaching (M.A.).

Learn German, Work & Study in Germany – with F+U!

Studienkolleg

iba study centres are located in major cities throughout Germany

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