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Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mosbach (DHBW Mosbach)

Gain three years of salaried industry employment while earning a Bachelor of Engineering or Science at DHBW Mosbach.

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Institution Overview & Profile

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mosbach (DHBW Mosbach), situated in the Neckar-Odenwald region with campuses in Mosbach and Bad Mergentheim, delivers the world-renowned German dual study model. Enrolled students alternate every three months between university theory and fully salaried employment at premier industrial and IT corporate partners.

Institution TypePublic Cooperative State University (Duale Hochschule)
Main CampusLohrtalweg Campus, Mosbach & Schloss Campus, Bad Mergentheim
AccreditationState of Baden-Württemberg / ZEvA Accredited / Duale Hochschule System
Admissions RouteSigned training contract with an approved dual corporate partner + university matriculation
Language of InstructionGerman (TestDaF 4 / DSH-2 / Goethe C1); English B2 required for international modules
Financial Aid & GrantsMonthly corporate salary (€1,100–€1,600/month) paid throughout all 3 years + state BAföG eligibility

Key Academic Strengths

Featured Academic & Degree Programs

Undergraduate Dual Degree

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics & Industry 4.0

Three-year integrated curriculum blending mechanical engineering, embedded electronics, cyber-physical automation, and industrial robotics.

Undergraduate Dual Degree

Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (Angewandte Informatik)

Rigorous software engineering, cloud computing, database architectures, and IT cybersecurity developed through corporate development cycles.

Undergraduate Dual Degree

Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Trade

Global supply chain management, export logistics, ERP software (SAP), and international sales strategies.

Verified Academic Opportunities (7)

Bachelor's

Dual Study Salaried Corporate Contract (Mechatronics B.Eng.)

Full three-year salaried dual contract with a participating Baden-Württemberg automotive or industrial automation corporation.

Funding: Continuous monthly salary of €1,150–€1,550 plus covered social insurance and company equipment Deadline: April 30, 2027 (Rolling partner recruitment)
Bachelor's

Dual Study Salaried Corporate Contract (Applied Computer Science B.Sc.)

Three-year fully funded bachelor's degree in applied software engineering with guaranteed industrial placement at SAP, IBM, or regional IT leaders.

Funding: Monthly salary of €1,200 to €1,600 during both university and corporate phases Deadline: April 30, 2027
Fellowship

DHBW Mosbach Smart Factory Automation Research Fellowship

Applied research fellowship with the Institute for Cyber-Physical Systems focusing on digital twins, edge IoT, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

Funding: €22,000 annual research grant plus dedicated industrial prototyping workstation Deadline: May 31, 2027
Grant

Erasmus+ International Dual Exchange Grant for DHBW Scholars

Mobility stipend supporting dual students undertaking their theoretical trimester or practical corporate term abroad in Europe or North America.

Funding: €450–€600 per month travel and living subsidy in addition to regular monthly corporate salary Deadline: January 15, 2027
Master's

Master of Science in Integrated Engineering (CAS Heilbronn / Mosbach)

Part-time postgraduate degree delivered through the DHBW Center for Advanced Studies for practicing engineers leading Industry 4.0 projects.

Funding: Corporate tuition fee reimbursement (typically 100% sponsored by employer) Deadline: June 15, 2027
Scholarship

Baden-Württemberg State Graduate Award for Innovative Dual Theses

Prize awarded annually by the Ministry of Science and corporate sponsors for outstanding bachelor theses delivering commercial innovations.

Funding: €2,500 cash honorarium and ceremonial recognition at the DHBW Annual Assembly Deadline: September 30, 2027
Bachelor's

Bachelor of Arts in International Business Dual Enrolment

Three-year business management dual curriculum at Campus Bad Mergentheim combining international trade law, accounting, and supply chains.

Funding: Salaried placement (€1,100–€1,450/month) with international export companies Deadline: May 31, 2027

Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)

Prof. Dr. Gery Kovacs

Rektor (President) & Professor of Production Systems · Rektorat & Industrial Engineering

Prof. Dr. Gery Kovacs is Rektor of DHBW Mosbach, steering strategic dual partnerships across Baden-Württemberg and researching lean production operations.

Cooperative Higher Education Production Engineering Supply Chain Optimization

Prof. Dr. Stephan Freichel

Dean of Business Administration & Professor of Supply Chain Management · Fakultät Wirtschaft (Bad Mergentheim)

Prof. Dr. Stephan Freichel leads supply chain research at the Bad Mergentheim campus, consulting with major multinational distributors on omnichannel logistics.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Global Distribution Networks ERP Integration

Prof. Dr. Carsten Müller

Head of Applied Computer Science & Software Architect · Fakultät Technik (Mosbach)

Prof. Dr. Carsten Müller directs the Applied Computer Science curriculum, evaluating distributed database performance and IoT edge processing in industrial environments.

Distributed Systems Cloud Computing Architectures Microservices

Next Steps & Application Advisory

Prospective scholars are advised to review official Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mosbach (DHBW Mosbach) program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.