The Ulm Model

The Ulm model is a combination of a vocational training towards a skilled labor (CIC) with studies at a specialist college. The overall time is 4.5 years. The Ulm model allows for obtaining two complete degrees:

- Skilled worker certificate as industrial electrical engineer
- M.S. Specialist College Graduate Engineer in Industrial Electrical Engineering
   Automation Technology (IEA)

The skilled worker training takes place at AMK with accompanying block-type education at the vocational college for a total of ten weeks.

The training and education is divided into sequentially matched practical and theoretical sections. Every year of studies is divided in three of those sections (trimesters). After completing the studies, the graduates are in demand for planning, design and operation of components and systems of automation technology. The fields of activities range from project planning and development up to sales, service, and maintenance of electronic components and systems.

The Ulm model has many advantages:
- The training time is shortened by compressing the
  skilled worker training and waiving the semester break.
- The direct connection of practical and theoretical study segments
  creates a perfect combination of practical and theoretical training.
- Acquired study contents can immediately be referenced to the business situations.

- By waiving the semester break, the student receives paid vacation and an
  appropriate financial support.

The training and education is divided into sequentially matched practical and theoretical sections. Every year of studies is divided in three of those sections (trimesters).

Job areas
After completing the studies, the graduates are in demand for planning, design and operation of components and systems of automation technology. The fields of activities range from project planning and development up to sales, service, and maintenance of electronic components and systems. The scope of activities includes, for example, the design of microelectronic circuits, the configuration and programming of microprocessors, the setup of local data networks, the planning of complete production and manufacturing systems as well as training of personnel and customers.