Timber Engineering Dual Studies

Vocational training in the company begins in August. In the first year (1st and 2nd semesters), students spend all their time at the company to familiarise themselves with the practical side as well as the company. In the 3rd semester, the time at the university begins, comprising six study semesters. During the lecture-free period, which is usually in February and March or August and September of each year, students continue their vocational training at the company. At the end of the 7th semester, the final vocational training examination is taken at the relevant chamber. The vocational degree is followed by two further study semesters. The last semester is reserved for the 10-week practical project, the Bachelor's thesis and a colloquium.

Graphic illustrating the chronological sequence of studies

In order to study Timber Engineering Dual with us, you need:

1. a university entrance qualification (HZB) in one of these forms:

• Certificate of general university entrance qualification (Abitur)
• Entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences

2. a training contract

In addition to the university entrance qualification, an apprenticeship as a

• carpenter
• drafter

at one of FH Aachen's co-operation partners is a prerequisite for a place at university. If you are interested in another study-related training occupation, please contact us. The training company must have concluded a cooperation agreement with FH Aachen. A list of current co-operation partners and training occupations can be found below. If you would like to submit an application to a company that is not yet a cooperation partner of FH Aachen, it is possible to conclude a cooperation agreement. Simply contact us.

The application for Timber Engineering Dual is made online. The FH Aachen application portal is usually open from mid-May to 15 July.

1. Applying for a training place
   Applications for a training place on the dual study programme in Timber Engineering are usually submitted to a cooperating company one year before the start of training. Applicants go through the selection process for a place at the company and are recommended for a place at university by the cooperating company.
2. Application for a place at university
   In the second step, you must formally apply for a place on the Dual Timber Engineering programme via the FH Aachen application portal (for the winter semester).