Dual study

Dual degree programmes at the Department of Civil Engineering

Degree programme	Teaching language	Start of study	Application deadline
Civil Engineering dual (BEng)	German	Winter semester	15/0 – 15/06 (free of admission)
Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Systems dual (BEng)	German	Winter semester	15/05 – 15/06 (free of admission)
Civil Engineering – Urban Water Management dual (BEng)	German	Winter semester	15/05 – 15/06 (free of admission)

Study: Dual or full-time? A decision-making aid

Topic	Dual study	Full-time study
Specialisation	Due to the proximity to the company, students receive specialised training right from the start.	The classic full-time study programme offers the opportunity to be trained in a variety of subjects, to get a taste of different areas and then later to decide on a specialisation.
Organisation	Students learn to work in an organised and goal-oriented way at an early stage.	There is more freedom to organise their time.
Theory-practice transfer	What is learned can be tested directly in practice. In addition, a practical background makes it easier to understand the theory.	Since students are not contractually bound to a company, they can take advantage of many opportunities to gain practical experience.
Financing	Dual students already earn their own money during their training.	During their studies, students do not earn any money and may have to look for a part-time job.
Career opportunities	Dual students grow into a company during their studies, which opens up very good career opportunities.	Regardless of whether you decide on an academic career or a career start in practice, all doors are open during regular studies.

The Department of Civil Engineering offers a practice-integrated dual study programme.
Basic information on dual studies in Brandenburg can be found at www.duales-studium-brandenburg.de.

Useful videos from the Duales Studium Land Brandenburg agency:

© Andrea Vollmer

The dual degree programme Urban Water Management is crucial for the protection of water resources and the environment, as it combines biology, civil engineering, and hands-on operational experience.

Fiene

Student on the degree programme in Urban Water Management dual (BEng)
© Andrea Vollmer

I find all aspects of water supply and wastewater management very interesting. At FHP, I’m learning how I can help shape a sustainable future for water in my hometown, for example. Maybe I’ll be the one to design the water treatment plant that will serve my neighborhood in the coming decades. This is made possible by a strong integration of theory and practice, as well as dedicated professors.

Robert

Student on the degree programme in Urban Water Management dual
© Andrea Vollmer

By studying urban water management, I can combine my interest in technology with the essential task of water and wastewater treatment, thereby making an important contribution to solving current challenges. At the same time, the dual study programme allows me to apply this knowledge directly at my partner company.

Sophie

Student on the degree programme in Urban Water Management dual
© Andrea Vollmer

The dual degree programme Urban Water Management gives me the opportunity to make an important contribution to the sustainable management of water resources in urban areas. Studying at the FHP is the ideal next step in my professional development in the field of wastewater management.

Gregor

Student on the degree programme in Urban Water Management dual
© Andrea Vollmer

Taking responsibility for water—such a vital and ubiquitous resource—never ceases to impress me. As I finish my studies, I can proudly say: I did everything right!

Damian

Student on the degree programme in Urban Water Management dual

Application information

Application process for dual full-time studies:

Application to a recognized practice partner (see the following table with practice partners by degree course),
for the winter semester 2026/2027, an overview of available dual study places is listed here.
Application to the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences during the enrollment period for dual studies from 15th of May to 15th of June.

The enrollment application is submitted online in the MyCampus university portal of the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences and must then be submitted in paper form together with the documents listed in the application. The day of the enrollment deadline (date of receipt at the UAS Potsdam) applies for the submission of the documents.

Prerequisites:

General higher education entrance qualification or
entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or
Equivalently recognized practical vocational training AND
Education contract with a recognized practice partner

Before signing an education contract, please read this contract carefully and clarify any questions with your practice partner.
Find out more about the legal status of dual students (including tax law, remuneration, commitment clause) in the dual study programme agency's brochure.

Flowchart of the application process for a dual study programme — 1. inform yourself, 2. apply to a practice partner, 3. conclude an education contract with a practice partner by 15 June, 4. apply to the FH Potsdam by 15 July, 5. apply for enrolment, 6. start your studies in the winter semester © A. Tondera & L. Tyrallova

Looking for a place in a student residence?

Places in halls of residence are limited and demand is high! It is essential to apply in good time! You can apply for a place in a hall of residence for the winter semester from April. You should also apply if you have not yet received a letter of admission from the university. You can find further information on our page Accommodation in Potsdam.

Downloads

Muster für einen Bildungsvertrag für duale Studiengänge (PDF, 111.77 KB)
Duale Bachelorstudiengänge die zum Wintersemester 25/26 starten:
(Name – Regelstudienzeit)

Bauingenieurwesen dual (B.Eng.) - Regelstudienzeit im Umfang von 7 Semestern
Bauingenieurwesen - Infrastruktursysteme dual (B.Eng.) - Regelstudienzeit im Umfang von 7 Semestern
Bauingenieurwesen - Siedlungswasserwirtschaft dual (B.Eng.) - Regelstudienzeit im Umfang von 8 Semestern
Duales Studium im Land Brandenburg (PDF, 1.88 MB)
UN Broschüre Akademische Fachkräfte für Ihr Unternehmen © Agentur Duales Studium Brandenburg

Practice partners according to degree programmes

Civil Engineering dual (BEng)

Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Systems dual (BEng)

Civil Engineering – Urban Water Management dual (BEng)

Become a practice partner

As a practice partner for the dual degree programme, you take on students for the entire duration of their studies and ensure that your students are supervised during the practical phases. Further details are regulated in a cooperation agreement with the university.
Principles for recognition as a practice partner

We will be happy to advise you! Your contact person at the department is Dr. Lucia Tyrallová.
Further information for companies can be found on the website of the Duales Studium Land Brandenburg agency.

Ablaufschema Prozess zur Anerkennung als Praxispartner — 1. Beratungsgespräch vereinbaren, 2. Antrag auf Anerkennung stellen, 3. Prüfung der Anerkennung durch die FH Potsdam, 4. Erstellung des Kooperationsvertrages durch die FH Potsdam, 5. Unterzeichnung des Kooperationsvertrages, 6. Anerkennung als Praxispartner für das duale Studium am Fachbereich Bauingenieurwesen © Anneli Hannah Skuppin, Lucia Tyrallova

Contact for recognised cooperation institutions

The exchange portal FHP_FB3_Duales Studium is an important quality assurance tool for cooperation. Here, recognised cooperation institutions can find all the necessary information, documents and forms for dual study. The portal is made available for information and exchange between the practice partners and the Civil Engineering Department as well as among themselves in the FHP OCampus teaching platform.

Note: After 30/09/24 you can only register your requirements for the waiting list. You can use the form to indicate the study place requirement for the winter semester for one degree programme. If you would like to register a place requirement for further degree programmes, you can complete and submit the form again for the degree programme in question. If you want to modify the contact person, click on the "Continue" button to go to the second form level. Note down information on selected candidates in the field "Remarks or other change requests".