IU International University of Applied Sciences cooperates with DEHOGA Sachsen e.V.
New education partnership helps secure skilled workers from hospitality and tourism industry
Dual studies students from IU in Dresden and Leipzig on the Tourism Management course benefit from joint measures.
- IU expands cooperation network with DEHOGA Sachsen e.V. from October 2023.
- Dual studies students from IU in Dresden and Leipzig on the Tourism Management course will benefit from joint measures.
- Partnership goes beyond tuition fee reduction and includes joint events and projects.
Erfurt, Germany, 25 August 2023. IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), the largest university in Germany, has started a partnership with DEHOGA Sachsen e.V. (The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Saxony) from October 2023. This means that IU is gaining the third largest state association with over 1,200 members and potential practice partners for dual studies, alongside DEHOGA Lower Saxony and DEHOGA North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim of the cooperation is to recruit and train dual students for the hospitality and tourism industry.
The day of the cooperation, the Chief Executive Officer of DEHOGA Sachsen e.V., Mr. Axel Klein, visited the IU location in Dresden. “The cooperation with IU underlines our commitment to promoting education and strengthening the competitiveness of our members. We are confident that this partnership will help to further drive the future of our industry and open new opportunities for all participants. By closely integrating theory and practice during their studies, it allows students to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our companies. This collaboration encourages the creation and implementation of innovative concepts and solutions that will ultimately contribute to the sustainable growth of our industry.”
The cooperation includes various measures that go beyond simply reducing tuition fees. These include the joint publication of job advertisements, the organisation of events and excursions as well as the integration of employees from the partner companies into the teaching activities. This can be done through lectures, expert talks or as honorary lecturers.
About the dual study programme at IU
The dual study programme at IU offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a regional company in addition to theoretical lectures and seminars. This model allows students to apply their acquired knowledge directly into practice, either in a weekly rotation or a split-week model. The theoretical part of the study programme can be completed in different ways: traditionally on-site at the campus, through online teaching or also independently of a location via our virtual campus. More information on IU’s dual studies at: iu.de/en/dual-studies/.
With nearly 130,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-recognised educational institution, based in Erfurt, began teaching in 2000 and now has 37 campuses. IU stands for maximum flexibility in study: whether through dual study, distance learning or on campus – students from over 160 nations tailor their educational path to suit their individual circumstances. With more than 200 degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and MBA level, IU imparts practical skills. Innovative learning concepts foster targeted, future-proof skills for an increasingly AI-driven world of work. A modern, digitally supported learning environment and the use of artificial intelligence enable effective, personalised learning. As a pioneer in this field, IU has developed its own digital learning companion, ‘Syntea’, which has been in use since 2023. A network of over 15,000 companies – including Motel One, Vodafone, AWO and Deutsche Bahn – makes IU a strong partner in the training of skilled workers and consistently links academic teaching with practical experience. Further information at: iu.org
