Combine studies and vocational training

As a student at BHH, you complete a vocational apprenticeship at the same time:
two qualifications in just four years and hands-on professional experience from day one!

+49 (0) 40 428791-199

What makes us special

At BHH, the equal status of academic and vocational education is put into practice. Founded in 2020, the university pursues an innovative concept that interlinks study and vocational training. There is close cooperation with the vocational schools and partner companies.

Study-integrated training enables two qualifications in just four years: vocational qualification and Bachelor's degree. The workload is based on a five-day week and students receive a training allowance from the very beginning. An educational pathway coaching supports students during the first 18 months.

Our programs of study

All programs at BHH follow the model of study-integrated training. Studies and vocational training are interlinked. This means that students at the Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg are at the same time apprentices with a training contract and a study contract at a company.

Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Science and Nursing

Still have questions?

Feel free to call us or send us an email!

+49 (0) 40 428791-199
studienberatung@bhh.hamburg.de

Our industry partners

Here is a selection of our approximately 250 partner companies. You can find the complete list here!

Your path to BHH

1. Find a partner company

Find a partner company that offers integrated study and vocational training together with us.

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To our industry partners

2. Apply and be accepted

Apply to the company for the integrated study and vocational training programme! Interested in a company that does not yet cooperate with BHH? Just ask! We are happy to support you on your way.

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Get in touch

3. Study contract & enrolment

The company decides whether to take you on for integrated study and vocational training. You sign a training contract and a study contract, and enrolment can begin. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Voices of our students

"If I had done either vocational training or a degree alone, something would have been missing. This way I can earn both qualifications in four years and enjoy the advantages of both educational paths. I particularly enjoy the practical work at the agency when I see the results of projects I was personally involved in."

Pia Lucienne Bänecke, B.A. Business Administration – Marketing and Communication; vocational training as 'Kauffrau für Marketingkommunikation' (marketing communications professional) at Jung von Matt Next Alster GmbH

"What I particularly enjoy is the variety between university, vocational school and the company. Everything builds on each other. This way you can really understand the content from different perspectives and see the connections."

Malte Williges, B.A. Business Administration – Industrial Management; vocational training as 'Industriekaufmann' (industrial management assistant) at Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co KG

"Combining vocational training and a degree has many advantages for me. The practical relevance is especially important to me. The curriculum is demanding, but my training company, the vocational school and the university complement each other very well."

Abigail Boateng, B.A. Business Administration – Banking and Finance; vocational training as 'Bankkauffrau' (German banking apprenticeship) at Hamburger Sparkasse AG

Personal student counselling

Call us!

Klaas Rothenburg and Stephan Zaune, Student counselling

+49 (0) 40 428791 199

studienberatung@bhh.hamburg.de

Or write us a message!

Study-integrated training explained in 2 minutes

About BHH

At BHH, the equal status of academic and vocational education is put into practice. Founded in 2020, the university pursues an innovative concept that interlinks study and vocational training. There is close collaboration with the vocational schools and partner companies.
Students at BHH are at the same time apprentices and benefit from the best of three worlds: demanding practical skills at the training company, broad knowledge of their respective occupational field at the vocational school, and academic competencies for their occupational field at the university.

Study-integrated training enables two qualifications in just four years: a vocational qualification and a Bachelor's degree. The workload is based on a five-day week and students receive a training allowance from the very beginning.

Within 18 months at BHH, students can review the decision about their further educational path on the basis of their experience and supported by coaching.

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