Practical application of knowledge
At KRIWAN, we know: You do not become a specialist overnight. This applies to companies as well as employees.
Which is why we place emphasis on the promotion of qualified junior employees on to technical study programs. KRIWAN products are sophisticated – and we need employees who can meet these demands.
Our partner schools:
Cooperative study programs combine university education with on-the-job vocational training. By collaborating with KRIWAN and the Reinhold-Würth University in Künzelsau, participants complete both components in just under five years, earning a dual qualification. This means obtaining both a state-recognized vocational qualification (IHK certification) and a university degree, either a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.).
Graduates with this solid foundational education enjoy excellent career prospects, even in the long term. They typically find rewarding opportunities in fields such as research and development and technical sales.
The advantages:
Requirements:
Admission requirement for the cooperative study programme is the university or technical college entrance qualification
Degrees:
The practice-integrated study program combines theoretical studies with practical phases at a company. The theoretical phases take place at the Reinhold-Würth University in Künzelsau. Unlike traditional dual study programs, students do not complete vocational training at the company but focus entirely on their theoretical studies. The practical phases, which occur during semester breaks or practical semesters, complement the theoretical knowledge gained, allowing students to apply their academic learning to real-world projects. During lecture periods at the university, there is no regular transition to the company.
The program starts in October each year with a mandatory introductory internship lasting at least four weeks and spans 3.5 years. Upon completion, students earn an internationally recognized university degree: either a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.).
Graduates have diverse career opportunities, primarily in fields such as research and development and technical sales.
The advantages:
Requirements:
Admission to the practice-integrated study program requires a university entrance qualification or a technical college entrance qualification.
Degrees:
Dual study programs combine university studies with practical work experience at a company. Students alternate between theoretical phases at the university and practical phases at the company, allowing them to gain professional experience alongside their academic degree. These phases follow a regular cycle (typically three months each). Upon completing the program, students earn an internationally recognized university degree: either a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.).
The program starts in October each year with a mandatory introductory internship lasting at least four weeks and has a duration of three years. The studies are conducted in a dual system in collaboration with Mosbach Cooperative State University.
Graduates have diverse career opportunities, particularly in fields such as research and development and technical sales.
The advantages:
Requirements:
Admission to the dual study program requires a university entrance qualification.
Degrees:
The Industrial Engineering degree program prepares graduates for diverse roles at the intersection of technology and business. Whether in a dual study model, cooperative program, or practice-integrated study format, it offers a balanced combination of technical and business management skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of corporate processes.
The program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice: students acquire in-depth knowledge, learn to apply scientific insights, and take on responsibilities in projects, process optimization, or strategic decision-making after graduation.
Graduates are versatile and can work in areas such as technical sales, procurement, product management, or research and development. Their practice-oriented education enhances their social and methodological competencies, qualifying them to act as a link between technical and commercial teams.
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In the foundational studies of the Electrical Engineering program, students are taught the mathematical and scientific principles as well as the general methodologies of electrical engineering. These form the basis for a deeper understanding of technical interrelationships and prepare students for advanced specialized fields. After successfully passing the assistant examination, students can continue their education in the Automation Technology specialization.
This specialization focuses on the conversion of physical quantities into electrical signals, signal processing, as well as control and regulation technology. Knowledge of computer science plays an important role in this area.
The program is characterized by a close integration of theory and practice—whether offered in a dual study model, as a cooperative program, or in a practice-integrated study format. Through collaboration with companies, students gain not only subject-specific knowledge but also valuable practical experience, frequently working on projects. Graduates are employed in areas such as research and development, technical sales, quality management, and product management.
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Experience report study electrical engineering
Experience report study electrical engineering
''My electrical engineering degree was an exciting and instructive time that gave me far more than just theoretical knowledge. In addition to the opportunity to apply theory in practical projects such as the development of a 3D-printed, camera-controlled robotic arm, I was able to gain a deep understanding of the electrical engineering that surrounds us every day. Thanks to the future-oriented focus of the course, I feel well prepared for upcoming technological challenges and see a variety of fields of application in which I can use my acquired knowledge.''
- Johannes Gutjahr
Experience report study industrial engineering
Experience report study industrial engineering
''I was immediately impressed by the cooperative degree course in industrial engineering. The combination of practical training as an electronics technician and theoretical studies offers the ideal mix for me. Through my training, I was able to get to know company structures, create circuit diagrams and technical processes at an early stage. During my studies, I was then able to combine theoretical knowledge directly with practical experience - for example, how to plan projects efficiently or analyze and optimize costs. In this way, knowledge is imparted in a lively and practical way. A really varied path.''
- Milinda Ackermann
Experience report study electrical engineering
Experience report study electrical engineering
''For me, the cooperative study model offers an ideal combination of vocational training in a company and a subsequent university degree. I was able to use and deepen the basics and insights into the processes of a company that I learned during my vocational training in many areas during my studies. During the semester breaks and the practical semester, the knowledge acquired is deepened and practically applied in the company. Individual interests and topics can be included and encouraged.''
- Christoph Beck
KRIWAN works closely together with regional universities and colleges. As part of cooperative courses at the Reinhold-Würth university campus in Künzelsau, Germany, we offer a combination of company-based vocational training and study. With the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Mosbach, we provide Bachelor of Engineering training.
And naturally, students also can get to know KRIWAN during practical placements and internship semesters, or to work and carry out research at our company for their dissertation, bachelor's thesis or master's thesis.
An internship in electrical engineering or industrial engineering and management gives you and us the opportunity to get to know each other and prepare for a later career start at KRIWAN.
We also offer you the opportunity to get to know the company and its specialist topics in the context of a diploma, bachelor or master thesis.
Do you have questions about a career at KRIWAN? Then please get in touch with us!
