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Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University: Dual Engineering & AI Guide
With headquarters in Stuttgart and campuses across Baden-Württemberg (including Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Ravensburg, and Villingen-Schwenningen), Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg - DHBW) is Germany's pioneer and largest dual-study higher education institution. DHBW systematically alternates 12-week academic theory phases with 12-week workplace engineering rotations at over 9,000 corporate partner enterprises including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, SAP, and Bosch.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Automotive Systems and Autonomous Driving
Advanced dual master's curriculum delivered via the DHBW Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) focusing on sensor fusion, electric vehicle architectures, and model-based systems engineering.
Cooperative Doctoral Research Fellowship (Kooperative Promotion) in Industrial AI
Four-year cooperative doctoral appointment between DHBW and the University of Stuttgart developing physics-informed neural networks for predictive maintenance in industrial automation.
DHBW Smart Factory Industry 4.0 Testbed & IoT Research Project
Hands-on research investigation deploying digital twins, 5G industrial networks, and autonomous guided vehicles within the DHBW Stuttgart Industry 4.0 Learning Factory.
Mercedes-Benz Group Battery Cell Engineering & Telematics Dual Internship
Twelve-week integrated corporate rotation at the Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim R&D center testing lithium-ion battery cell chemistry, thermal propagation, and high-voltage telemetry.
DHBW Postdoctoral Fellowship in Additive Manufacturing & Sustainable Materials
Two-year postdoctoral position optimizing laser additive manufacturing parameters for recycled titanium alloys and lightweight aerospace structural components.
Baden-Württemberg Foundation Stipendium for International Exchange
State foundation scholarship supporting high-performing international scholars and domestic dual students conducting international research exchanges in Baden-Württemberg.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 to 210 ECTS) in engineering, computer science, or business with a German grade of 2.5 or better, plus minimum one year of professional post-bachelor industry experience.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Cooperative doctoral degrees (Kooperative Promotion) conducted jointly with partner research universities (e.g. University of Stuttgart, KIT).
- Language proficiency
- German language proficiency at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4; English proficiency at B2/C1 for international corporate engineering dual tracks.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Required for Master/Doctoral candidates: corporate sponsorship endorsement and 2,000-word applied research concept aligned with industrial R&D priorities.
- Application fee
- EUR 0 for direct dual-study admissions.
- Required documentation
- Bachelor's degree certificate, detailed transcript of records, employment contract with dual partner enterprise, curriculum vitae, and employer sponsorship agreement.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition is tuition-free for German and EU citizens. In Baden-Württemberg, non-EU international students pay a statutory tuition fee of EUR 1,500 per semester (EUR 3,000/year). Crucially, all dual students receive a monthly salary paid continuously by their corporate partner enterprise (ranging from EUR 1,100 to EUR 1,800 per month) throughout both academic and work phases.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Mandel
Professor of Automotive Mechatronics & Head of E-Mobility Research · Electric Vehicle Drivetrains, Automotive Powertrain Control, Battery Management Systems, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Prof. Dr. Dirk Reichardt
Professor of Computer Science & Head of Mobile Applications and AI · Affective Computing, Industrial Autonomous Systems, Smart Agent Architectures, Human-Computer Interaction
Prof. Dr. Kay Wilding
Professor of Materials Engineering & Dean of Mechanical Engineering · Lightweight Composite Structures, Fatigue Life Prediction, Corrosion Prevention, Non-Destructive Material Testing
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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