Lifelong learning

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For: prospective students, university politics


Topics: Lifelong learning, innovative study model, job-integrated, dual study, diversity, permeability


Location: Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences


Innovative study model development

In times of climate change, digitalization and globalization, areas of life and educational biographies are becoming increasingly heterogeneous. In order to be able to overcome the challenges mentioned, lifelong continuing education offerings are becoming increasingly important and in high demand from a heterogeneous target group.

Door opener for academic education

The “QuisDual” project is aimed at working prospective students with a desire for education and further development. This involves the conception of an innovative, career-integrated study model. The concept development also involves identifying hurdles to successful implementation and, if possible, formulating appropriate recommendations.

The study model to be developed is intended to appeal to working people across the spectrum of their heterogeneous backgrounds and educational biographies and to open a door for them to academic education.
The model should ideally take into account the current needs of working people and companies and promote compatibility with lifelong learning. The model therefore follows a holistic “work-student-life cycle” approach, taking into account changing living conditions and designs as well as learning and work settings.

The integration of vocational and academic education promotes a very broad range of skills and qualified specialists.

The advantages for companies are that employees can be specifically supported as needed. This goes hand in hand with positioning as an attractive employer. The integration of vocational and academic education promotes a very broad range of skills and qualified specialists.

Working people increase their chances on the job market and can enhance their careers. Ideally, you will also benefit from the time flexibility of the job-integrated model that is being developed. The model supports the compatibility of family, lifestyle and career.


Contact person

Michael Doctor , Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences


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