Dual Study Program in Applied Computer Science 2026

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With us each:r is welcome, appreciated, seen. We are celebrating and promoting you as you are – whether you want to go through or get off school! We create together the best conditions to achieve greatness. So try out and find out what's going on in our digital world. Develop technologies that the world has not yet seen. Welcome to your Home of IT!

In applied computer science, classical computer science and extensive application knowledge meet. This creates complex IT solutions that combine technical and entrepreneurial processes. The course of study Applied Informatics lasts three years and is divided into six semesters. In each semester you spend three months at REWE digitally in Cologne (practice phase) and three months at the university (theory phase). In the sixth semester, you will begin the bachelor's thesis with the support of an internally supervised person of REWE digital GmbH and then receive your degree as a Bachelor of Science. Dual studies Applied Computer Science 2026 Location: 50668 Cologne | Contract type: Full time, terminated | Job ID: 929401 Start of training: 01.09.2026 | planned end of training: 30.09.2029

Your practical phases take place in the development of REWE digitally in Cologne. We take into account your strengths and interests. Using modern methods, you will digitally design up-to-date REWE projects and, among other things, get to know the following training priorities: Programming in Java, Kotlin, Python, ABAP, COBOL, X++ Use of modern tools and frameworks such as Spring, Angular, Keycloak, Kafka, Instana, Grafana/Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Hadoop, JEE Software operation of Linux and Windows Creation of databases Quality assurance through tests You can always test your learned knowledge and thus contribute to the success of the company during your studies. Know How You Learn In Theory: You spend your theoretical phases at one of our colleges of cooperation. You have the choice between the dual university (DHBW) in Mannheim and the Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) in Bergisch Gladbach. There you will receive, among other things, sound knowledge in Software engineering Web engineering Databases Information management Computer technology Communication and network technology Project management Consulting

You have the (special) abitur or the university maturity with a good grade average You show enthusiasm for IT and bring a good IT basic understanding You are interested in development and already have basic knowledge in at least one programming language You have a pronounced technical and logical-analytical thinking capability You are characterized by a high level of learning and performance as well as good concentration You trade independently, are flexible and a:e Teamplayer:in Personality is our first priority!

Design space from the beginning: co-determination in the design of your studies Use of the latest technologies in agile structures and cross-functional teams Modern corporate culture, which is lived daily in the office, at home and at regular events (e.g. introductory trip, summer festival, ...) Impact because you actively contribute to the development of IT solutions for millions of people with your own service laptop Over-tariff training salary: 1st year of teaching 1,750€, 2nd year of teaching 1,870€, 3rd year of teaching 1,980€ with holiday and Christmas money, mobility grant of 700€ due to the distance between Cologne and Mannheim (when studying at the DHBW), takeover of tuition fees 30 days holiday and Rosenmontag free Benefits of a group in the form of discounts at the Deutschlandticket & Lunch as well as discounts at REWE, PENNY, toom Baumarkt and DERTOUR Group Intensive care by personal contact persons Individual support through regular feedback and development talks Extensive training offerings with seminars and project work as well as optimal exam preparation All-round care through a wide range of sports and health services and a grant to pensions Excellent career prospects: Accompanying takeover process with 97% takeover rate (based on the last two years)