Undergraduate level
Academy Profession Programmes (AP)
- 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
- offer a niche set of programmes: communications, computer science, design and technology, hospitality and tourism management, marketing management and multimedia design
- tend to be smaller than universities
Bachelors degrees
Professional Bachelor Programme = three to four and a half years
Subject areas: engineering, IT management, nursing, health and nutrition, teacher training, journalism and social education. Most programmes give access to further study at the postgraduate level.
University Bachelor Programme = three years
Teaching is research-based. It provides students with abroad academic foundation, as well as specialized knowledge. Towards the end of the programme you are required to submit a final project. The programme qualifies you to either enter the labor market or to pursue postgraduate studies.
Postgraduate level
Candidatus / Masters degrees = two years
It includes a final dissertation (normally 30-60 ECTS credits) or, in certain subjects, a more practical project. Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to enter the labor market or undertake further studies (e.g. a PhD).
PhD studies = three years
They are offered at research institutions and universities that have established a PhD school. These educational establishments all offer excellent research, library and laboratory facilities.