Centre of Excellence

Advancing Dual education across Europe and beyond

We research, develop and share the best practices in Dual education. Our centre connects universities, the world of work, and students to create better learning experiences.

What is the Centre of Excellence?

We are the research heart of EU4Dual. We study how Dual education works best. We help universities and companies work together better.

Dual education combines classroom learning with real work experience. Students learn theory and practice at the same time.

Our centre brings together experts from across Europe. We share knowledge and build new partnerships.

What is Dual education and why it matters

Dual education combines classroom learning with workplace experience. It’s a partnership where academic learning is combined with practical, on-the-job training.

BETTER JOB PROSPECTS

Students gain real work experience. Employers find skilled graduates.

STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS

Universities and the world of work work closely together. Innovation happens faster.

SKILLS THAT MATCH NEEDS

Curricula reflect what employers actually need. Students learn relevant skills.

Common Dual Model for Higher Education

We advance Dual education through research, quality standards and partnership coordination.

Our Dual Higher Education (DHE) Model Framework for Dual Study Programmes offers a solid base for creating, carrying out, and assessing quality dual education. This framework helps institutions develop programmes that blend academic rigor with workplace learning.

Our impact

We work with 9 universities across Europe. We support Dual education programmes reaching thousands of students.

Our research covers the EU and European Higher Education Area (EHEA). We track trends and share best practices globally.

Join our community

For universities

Learn how to develop dual programmes

For the world of work

Discover partnership opportunities

For students

Find Dual education programmes