Double Degree Programme in Digital Technology and Management, a partnership between OTH Amberg-Weiden & University of West Bohemia

Programme Overview

An innovative double degree programme offering hands-on experience in digital technology and management through a unique cross-border collaboration between Germany and the Czech Republic.

Find out more about our partner university, the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

Up-to-date curriculum

  • Digital Technology & Programming (IoT, Smart Systems, Coding)
  • Management & Business Administration
  • Integrative projects
  • Language & intercultural skills
  • Numerous specialized electives for focusing on your specific career goal

Practical experience-based learning:

  • Two integrated internships
  • Project-based learning with real industry cases
  • Entrepreneurial projects developing digital solutions
  • Business simulations and practical applications
  • Strong company network integration
  • First program of its kind in the Bavaria-Czech Republic region

ADVANTAGES

  • Future-oriented curriculum combining digital technology and management
  • Two internationally recognized degrees
  • Direct industry access and practical experience
  • International exposure in two European countries
  • No tuition fees
  • Enhanced employability through cross-cultural competence

Key features

>> The double degree at a glance <<

  • Degrees: Two bachelor degrees (B.Sc. and Bc.)
  • Duration: 8 semesters (240 ECTS)
  • Language: Fully English-taught with mandatory language classes (German and Czech)
  • Locations:
    • Weiden i.d. OPf. (Bavaria, Germany)
    • Cheb (Czech Republic)
  • Format: Hybrid learning with on-campus and practical phases
  • Intake: Winter semester only
  • Class Size: Approximately 40 participants per year
  • Cost: No tuition or service fees (only student union fee applies)

 

PARTNERS

Our network of partners is growing—curious about joining? Here you may learn more about why and how to join (document in German).

Below is the list of our Double Degree partners so far.

An application for the double degree is only possible for students starting their studies in the winter semester and only after successful completion of the first semester of the regular Digital Technology and Management (DTM) Bachelor's programme. Applicants are selected every year in February/March via a two-step process (written application and interview) based on academic performance and motivation.

So do apply first for the regular Digital Technology and Management Bachelor programme for the winter semester during the application period between 1 May and 15 July. Information on the admission requirements and application can be found here.

Project funding

The development of the double degree is financially supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the INTERREG Bavaria - Czech Republic 2021-2027 program via the project “STAR-T - Cross-border study programme for economic growth in the Bavarian-Czech border region” (project number BYCZ01-100).

The aim of the project is to set up, pilot, evaluate and successfully implement a new, unique practice-integrated study programme that is of great importance for the Bavarian-Czech border region on both sides of the border.

Duration: 1 May 2024 - 28 February 2027

Total budget: 411,001.25 euros