About Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University

About Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), founded on March 1, 2009, is a pioneering public institution in Germany, integrating academic studies with workplace training. Originating from the Berufsakademie Baden-Wurttemberg, DHBW continues the tradition of cooperative education across multiple campuses in Baden-Württemberg. It offers dual-education bachelor's degree programs in Business Administration, Engineering, and Social Services in collaboration with industry and non-profit institutions. Since 2011, it has also provided a limited master's program to further academic advancement. With approximately 34,000 students as of the 2015/2016 academic year, DHBW is one of the largest higher education institutions in the region. Its mission focuses on blending theory and practice, fostering partnerships with corporate and social entities, promoting international exchange, and supporting diversity and equal opportunity.