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What is a berufsbegleitendes Studium?
It is a flexible university study model that allows you to study alongside your job. It is often offered in formats such as:
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Part-time study (Teilzeitstudium)
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Evening study (Abendstudium)
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Distance/online study (Fernstudium)
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Blended learning (combining live classes with self-study)
Admission requirements
Even without Abitur (high school diploma), you can study through this model if the following conditions are met:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Completed Ausbildung | Fully completed and officially recognized |
| Work experience | Often at least 1 year after Ausbildung |
| Meister / Fachwirt / Techniker | Considered a university entrance qualification |
| Or an entrance exam (e.g., Eignungsprüfung) | If no academic entry qualification is available |
Available study fields (examples)
| Field | Common programs |
|---|---|
| Business | BWL, Management, Logistics |
| Engineering/Technology | Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics |
| IT | Computer Science, Business Informatics |
| Healthcare | Health Management, Nursing Education |
| Marketing & Media | Media Management, Marketing |
Typical schedule
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Weekdays: full-time work
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Evenings/weekends: study (online or on-site)
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Modules spread across 6–8 semesters instead of the usual 6 (because it’s part-time)
Costs and funding
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Private/online programs: 200–500 EUR per month
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Public universities: small fees or free
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Possible funding:
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Weiterbildungsgeld
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Bildungsprämie
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Aufstiegs-BAföG (especially after Meister/Fachwirt)
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Tax deduction of education costs (Werbungskosten)
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Future benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Strong chances for supervisory/management roles |
| Further study | Possibility to pursue a Master later |
| Flexibility | No need to stop working or lose income |
| Company support | Some companies fund or reduce workload |
Summary
A berufsbegleitendes Studium is ideal for anyone who has completed an Ausbildung and wants to combine work and study without losing income or practical experience. With growing recognition, it is a strategic step toward career development.
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