Dual-study program
About to graduate from high school or college? At LEONI you can get started straight away
Looking for a degree with plenty of hands-on experience? A dual study program at LEONI combines theory at college with practice in an international company. During your semester vacations you will work with us full-time and will gain an insight into the world of work through exciting projects with great colleagues. You will spend your lecture periods at one of our partner universities.
Attractive pay will ensure that you are financially independent during your study years, and excursions as well as team events will connect you with your fellow students and the apprentices at LEONI.
Come and join our team, we look forward to welcoming you.
Information on the dual-study program at LEONI
- The start date of your dual-study program at LEONI is always September 1 of any given year. Although your study program does not start officially until October, we use this month to introduce you and the other dual students and vocational trainees to the company as part of a multi-day onboarding event followed by a number of induction topics
- The length of the dual-study program is between three and three and a half years, depending on the course. At the end of this period, you will have a university degree and a lot of work experience
- For each dual-study program, there is the option of completing a trial internship in advance. You can find more information in the " high school student" navigation menu above
- The remuneration during the dual-study program is monthly and based on the IGM pay scale. It increases with every year of study
- Pay during the dual-study program (as of June 2023):
First year of study: € 1,264
Second year of study: € 1,324
Third year of study: € 1,401
Fourth year of study: € 1,452 - Your working time will be 35 hours a week
- LEONI offers three different types of work-study program: a dual-study bachelor’s program at a partner university in Baden-Württemberg; a degree program with in-depth practical elements at a partner university in Bavaria; and a dual-study master's program
Choose between the three forms of a dual-study program
1. Dual-study bachelor's program at a partner university in Baden-Württemberg (DHBW)
A dual-study program alternates between theory and practice phases in a three-monthly cycle. This means that you will study at our partner university in Baden-Württemberg for three months and then spend three months at LEONI, which allows you to acquire theory and practical content in an integrated manner. At LEONI you will be able to work in several departments of relevance to your degree, thereby gaining valuable work experience. Throughout your degree program, including the months you are at university, you will receive € 1,089 - 1,270 per month in pay. A dual-study program usually lasts 3 years (6 semesters). You can only start a dual-study program in the first semester. Because you will be studying at a separate university attended only by dual-study program students, the tuition groups are smaller than they are for a degree program with in-depth practical elements. This allows more targeted support in an environment that is almost family-like.
2. Degree program with in-depth practical elements at a university in Bavaria
This is a practice-integrated study program where you are enrolled at a university in Bavaria. You follow the regular course of study and attend lectures with students who are not affiliated with a company partner. During the lecture-free periods, usually from mid-February to mid-March and in August and September, you work at our company and rotate through relevant departments for your studies. The remaining months are spent at the university. Additionally, you will complete an internship semester in the 5th semester - with the possibility, if interested, of doing it at a LEONI location abroad. Furthermore, you will write your bachelor's thesis in collaboration with our company. We offer topics according to your chosen study focus. You will receive a monthly salary for the entire duration of your studies, including the months spent at the university. The program typically lasts 3.5 years (7 semesters). It is possible to start the program with advanced practice in a later semester. So, if you decide to pursue dual studies after some orientation in your degree program, it is easily achievable. We look forward to receiving your application!
3. Dual-study master's program
As with the dual-study bachelor's program, the dual-study master's program is a study model where you work for our company in parallel with your degree course. We currently offer the three-semester master's degree course in collaboration with Landshut University.
We offer the following dual-study programs
(LEONI is an equal opportunities employer)
Dual-study program (B.Eng.)
Dual-study program (B.Eng.)
Dual-study program (B.Eng.)
Dual-study program (B.A.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.A.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Sc.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Sc.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Eng.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Eng.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Eng.)
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Eng.)
Dual-study master's program (M.Eng.)
Accounting
Accounting, taxes, business law
Dual-study program (B.A.)
Business admin.
Business administration
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.A.)
Business IT
Business information technology
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Sc.)
Elastomer techn.
Plastics and elastomer technology degree
Degree with in-depth practical experience (B.Eng.)
Reasons to opt for a dual-study program with LEONI
Financial independence thanks to attractive, performance-related remuneration with vacation pay and Christmas bonus in a company where pay is protected by pay-scale agreements (IGM)
Grade-based bonus of up to € 500 per semester for especially good performance at university
Flexible working through flexitime and the option of working from home / mobile working
Exciting and interesting tasks during the dual-study program, including in our own Junior Company
Best opportunities for the future through preparatory practical assignments
Targeted progression & support during and also after the dual-study program
Individual support from mentors to help you get started
35 hour week and 30 days annual paid leave
Regular excursions and projects at LEONI sites in and outside Germany
Remuneration
Attractive remuneration
Financial independence thanks to attractive, performance-related remuneration with vacation pay and Christmas bonus in a company where pay is protected by pay-scale agreements (IGM)
Grade-based bonus
Grade-based bonus
Grade-based bonus of up to € 500 per semester for especially good performance at university
Flexible working
Flexible working
Flexible working through flexitime and the option of working from home / mobile working
Exciting tasks
Exciting and interesting tasks
Exciting and interesting tasks during the dual-study program, including in our own Junior Company
Further employment
Further employment
Best opportunities for the future through preparatory practical assignments
Support
Progression & support
Targeted progression & support during and also after the dual-study program
Mentors
Mentors
Individual support from mentors to help you get started
Equitable Work-Life
Equitable Work-Life
35 hour week and 30 days annual paid leave
Regular excursions
Regular excursions
Regular excursions and projects at LEONI sites in and outside Germany
How to apply
Our dual-study positions are usually published in March / April (Roth) and June / July (Kitzingen, Weißenburg, Bad Kötzting) of the previous year on job portal. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible following publication. If you can't see anything that is right for you, you can also apply on-spec.
For data privacy reasons applications can be submitted only via the Online-Portal.
The following documents are required:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Relevant reports/certificates/diplomas
