Bridging studies

New from winter semester 2024/2025

Modular studies at THWS to bridge qualification and phases of life

You can realise your dear project within the frame of structured modular studies. Unique in Germany!

With its tailor-made teaching offers, this modular studies programme supports you in implementing a project you are passionate about. You attend seminars on topics like personal development, project management, new work, communication, and business modelling. You can attain up to 30 ECTS credits. After their realisation, projects with entrepreneurial potential can be supported continuously through THWS' entrepreneurship and founder programmes.

For future ideas with a scientific, business, social, or creative background!

Enrol now!

Do you have an idea for the future?

The bridging studies are the right fit for you if ...

... you have a higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur) and German language skills at B2-level (CEFR) and if, for example...

• ... you have a business idea that you would like to realise.
• ... there is a social cause which you want to give shape to.
• ... you are working on texts, books, or creative projects that you would like to finish or publish.
• ... you are preparing for a scientific qualification or are looking to complete one (e.g. doctoral studies).
• ... you are looking to develop competences in project management and project realisation.

Perspectives

The bridging studies open up multiple perspectives!

After the bridging studies: Potential perspectives

• Take up an undergraduate or graduate study programme at THWS or another higher education institution in Germany and benefit from accreditation of the ECTS attained in the bridging studies (according to the programme-specific examination regulations)
• Take up or complete your scientific continuous education (e.g., doctoral studies)
• Start your career and apply the organisational skills developed in the bridging studies
• Start your freelancing career with an idea advanced in the bridging studies