Study after completing an apprenticeship

Lower Saxony Higher Education Act : Legal basis

Anyone who is entitled to enroll in an undergraduate degree program corresponding to their professional specialization if they

  • have completed at least three years of apprenticeship in a recognized training occupation and
  • three years of full-time practice of the corresponding profession or, as a scholarship holder of the  federal government's advancement scholarship program, at least two years of corresponding professional training.

Please note in particular
For Bachelor's degree courses (two subjects), the first subject always has to correspond to the subject specialization. Please also note the respective combination options.

General explanation

  • Undergraduate degree program = first professionally qualifying degree program, usually Bachelor's degree/First State Examination in Law
  • Bachelor's degree program (two subjects) =  Vocational Education (Vocational Teacher Education) or Bachelor of  Education and Teaching (Teacher in Primary Education and Teacher in Secondary Education (Haupt- und Realschule)) or  Dual-Subject Bachelor (Teacher in Secondary Education (Gymnasium) or subject-specific focus)

Related apprenticeships and degree programs

You can find out which apprenticeships are related to which degree programs at Osnabrück University below:

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Administrative Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Agricultural Laboratory Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Agricultural-Technical Laboratory Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Aircraft Electronics Technician

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Aircraft Mechanic

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Animal Care Attendant and Animal Specialist  Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)
Audiovisual Media Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Automotive Management Assistant

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

Automotive Mechanic

Vocational Education  specializing in Automotive Engineering

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Vocational Education  specializing in Metal Engineering

Aviation Clerk

Vocational Education  specializing in Automotive Engineering

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Baker

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Bank Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law 

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor Program

 Law

Biological-Technical Assistant

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Biology Laboratory Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Bookseller

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Brewer and Maltster

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Butcher

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Carpenter

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Chef

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Chemical Laboratory Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Chemical Operator

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Clerk
  • for Insurance and Finance
  • in Retail Trade
  • in Wholesale and Foreign Trade

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Business Law 

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

 Social Sciences

 Sociology

Coachbuilder

Vocational Education  specializing in Automotive Engineering

Computer Science Expert
Subject Area: Software Development

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Confectioner

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Construction Draftsman

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Construction Materials Tester

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Vocational Education  specializing in Metal Engineering

Cosmetologist

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Cosmetology

Courier, Express and Postal Services Clerk

 Buiness Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Dairy Laboratory Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Dental Assistant

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Digital and Print Media Designer and
Digital and Print Media Clerk

 Art/Art Education in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Textile Design in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Drugstore Clerk

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Cosmetology

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
E-Commerce Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also in the Dual-Subject Bachelor Program

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor Programs (two subjects)

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Embedded Software Systems

Educator

 Education Science in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Social Education

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Electronics Technician

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Electronics Technician for Information and Telecommunications Technology

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Equine Specialist

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Event Management Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Economics as a Dual-Subject Bachelor

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Farmer

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Geography in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Forest Manager

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Gardener

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Geomatics Technician

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

 Geography in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Geoinformatics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Mathematics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Geriatric Nurse

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

 Social Sciences

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Hairdresser

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Cosmetology

Healthcare Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Hearing Aid Acoustician

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Hotel Management Assistant

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Human Resources Services Specialist

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Hunting Ground Supervisor

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Geography in the Dual-Subject Bachelor Program

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Industrial Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

Information and Telecommunications Systems Electronics Technician

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Information and Telecommunications Systems Management Assistant

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Cognitive Science

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Embedded Software Systems

Information Electronics Technician

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Information Technician - Devices and Systems

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Investment Fund Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

IT Management Assistant

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

IT Specialist

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

 Mathematics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

IT Systems Electronics Technician

 Cognitive Science

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Judicial Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Law and Notary Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

Luthier

 Musicology in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Marketing Communication Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Massage Therapist and Medical Bath Attendant

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

 Sport in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Mathematical-Technical Software Developer

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Cognitive Science

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

 Mathematics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Mechatronics Technician

Vocational Education  specializing in Automotive Engineering

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Vocational Education  specializing in Metal Engineering

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Medical Assistant

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

 Social Sciences

Medical Assistant

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Medical Laboratory Technican

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

Microsystems Technicans

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Midwife/Maternity Nurse

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

Miller

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Music Retailer

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Economics

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Notary Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

Nurse (registered)

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

Occupational Therapist

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

Office Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Office Communication Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Organ and Harmonium Builder

 Musicology in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Orthopaedic Shoemaker

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Orthopaedic Technican

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Paint Laboratory Technician

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Patent Paralegal

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Law

 Law

Pharmaceutical Administrative Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Pharmaceutical Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Physics Laboratory Technician

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Physiotherapist

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

 Sport in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Piano and Harpsichord Craftsman

 Musicology in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Plant Mechanic

 Business Information Technology

Vocational Education  specializing in Metal Engineering

Plant Technologist  Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor
Precision Mechanic

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Precision Optician  Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)
Process Technologist in Milling and Animal Feed Industry

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Railway and Road Transport Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Real Estate Agent

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Shipping Management Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Social Insurance Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

Special Education Nurse

 Education Science in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Nursing Science

Specialist Consultant in Software Systems

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Specialist in Agricultural Service

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Specialist in Chain Restaurant Management

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Specialist in Employment Services

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Specialist in Fish Farming

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Specialist in Food Retail

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

Specialist in Food Technology

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Ecotrophology

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

Specialist in Market and Social Research

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Social Sciences

 Sociology in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Specialist in Media and Information Services

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Specialist in Office Communication

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Specialist in Pipe, Sewer and Industrial Services  Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor
Specialist in Pool and Bath Operations

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Sports in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Specialist in Recycling and Waste Management

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Geography in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Specialist in Wastewater Technology

 Chemistry in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Chemistry - Nanosciences in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Specialist in Water Supply Technology

 Environmental Systems Science also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Physics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Sports and Fitness Management Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

 Information Systems

 Sport in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Sports Specialist

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

 Sports in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

State-Certified Technical Assistant

 Computer science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Business Informatics

 Embedded Software Systems

 Mathematics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Surveying Technician

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

 Geography in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Geoinformatics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Mathematics also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Systems Electronics Technican

 Business Informatics

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Tax Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Business Law

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

 Law

Technical Product Designer

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Technical System Planner

 Business Informatics

 Cognitive Science

 Computer Science also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

 Embedded Software Systems

Tourism and Leisure Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Tourism Management Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Transport Services Clerk

 Business Administration and Economics also as a  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics in the Dual-Subject Bachelor's Program

Apprenticeship Related undergraduate degree programs
Vending Machine Expert

 Business Administration and Economics also as  Dual-Subject Bachelor

 Business Informatics

 Economics

Veterinary Assistant

 Biology also in  Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)

Vocational Education  specializing in Health Sciences

Woodwind Craftsman

 Musicology in Bachelor's Degree Programs (two subjects)