22.10 What is assessed during the accreditation of dual study programmes?

Based on Section 12(7) of the MRVO, the Accreditation Council expects the higher education institution to demonstrate, in an evidence-based manner during the accreditation process, how the specific study programme concept ensures systematic integration—in terms of content, organization, and contractual arrangements—of the various learning locations. The following FAQs, based on the Administrative Practice of the Accreditation Council, provide guidance on what is meant by these three dimensions of integration; the accreditation process does not prescribe the specific design of the integration in these three dimensions. This is the sole responsibility of the higher education institution. The 2013 recommendations of the German Science Council provide important guidance on the structure of a dual study programme, particularly in distinction from other formats, including complementary ones.