Dual master’s degree: Where theory meets practice

Your dual master’s degree at Voith: Good in theory – as well as in practice

A dual master’s degree at Voith offers you excellent prospects: it allows you to complement your studies with on-the-job experience at a global company. You’ll become a full team member working on your own projects while growing professionally and personally. We’ll provide you with enough time for your studies, a training salary, and the possibility to study and work abroad. In addition, you get the chance to receive a double degree.

Our programs at a glance

For our dual master’s degrees, we cooperate with the School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE) and the DHBW Center for Advanced Studies (DHBW CAS). Below, you can find the most important information regarding the courses and our partner universities.

Partner university	SIBE	DHBW CAS
Duration of study	24 months	24 months
Start of studies	anytime	summer term or winter term
Work experience required	no	One year, after bachelor’s degree
Language of courses	English	German
Voith covers tuition fees & travel expenses	yes	yes

My dual master’s degree at Voith combines research and practice perfectly. I get to take responsibility in digitalization and AI projects and feel encouraged and supported.

Jonas Hochstätter, Junior Manager Digital Business Development, Voith Paper

Dual master’s degree: FAQs

What partner universities does Voith cooperate with for the dual master’s degree?

Voith currently cooperates with the School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE) and the DHBW Center for Advanced Studies (DHBW CAS).

When can I start my dual master’s degree?

The degree at SIBE begins every two months. At DHBW CAS, you can start your dual master’s degree at the beginning of each summer and winter term.

How much of the tuition does Voith cover?

Voith covers all tuition fees as well as the monthly excess. In addition, we cover travel expenses for in-person seminars. We also cover the cost of optional, international excursions and trips to study abroad.

How do I combine my dual master’s degree with my work at Voith?

Throughout the entire duration of your studies, your project is prioritized. Seminars are integrated into your work schedule and take place throughout the entire year. Course contents will tie in with your individual project, perfectly combining theory with practice. The seminars are scheduled approximately every six weeks, at the end of the week, and exclusively on working days (which may include Saturdays).

Do seminars and lectures count towards my working hours?

Voith will release you for all university seminars and events that take place on a workday. Thus, you’ll accrue no time deficit. Seminars that take place on a Saturday, don’t count towards your working hours.

How do I connect with other dual master’s students?

Our dual master’s students are well-connected. You’ll already get to know each other during the onboarding process. Beyond that, there will be round tables, shared lunch breaks, and inter-departmental exchanges.

Am I obliged to stay at Voith after I’ve completed my studies?

No, you’re not obliged to stay at our company after your degree. The contract is limited to two years and there’s no contractual obligation to stay at Voith beyond that. However, most of our dual students want to stay with us and are taken over.

What’s the type of employment during my studies?

While you study, you’ll receive a trainee contract limited to two years. The contract is exclusively for your dual master’s degree with us.

What’s the application process?

You can find detailed instructions about the application process on the SIBE and DHBW CAS websites. If you have any questions regarding your application at Voith, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Renate Collins and Iris Kustermann from our university office. Contact form