Vodafone GmbH

Dual Study B.Sc. Computer Science (m/f/d) in Berlin (2027)

Salary
€15,420 – €18,228per month

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Description

Vodafone offers a dual study program in Computer Science (B.Sc.) in partnership with IU Internationale Hochschule, starting April or October 2027 and running 3.5 years (three days working at Vodafone, two days at university). Students translate real-world processes into computer systems, build internal big data applications and data-pipeline infrastructure, work with SQL databases, optimize algorithms and develop data-visualization dashboards. Responsibility grows with study progress, and a permanent-position guarantee follows graduation, with entry roles such as IT Consultant, Software Engineer or Cloud Architect. Practical phases take place at the local branch, from home office, or up to 20 days per year abroad within the EU.

Requirements

  • A good (subject-specific) higher education entrance qualification, or a completed apprenticeship plus 3 years of professional experience
  • Enthusiasm for technical innovation
  • Enjoyment of programming
  • Solution-oriented thinking
  • Good German skills (at least C1 level)

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Monthly training allowance rising from EUR 1,285 to EUR 1,519 over the program
Additional EUR 150/month student allowance and EUR 90/month towards private phone and internet contracts
Subsidies for travel, learning materials and meals; tuition fees covered by Vodafone
Flexible hybrid working plus up to 20 days per year working from abroad
Company phone and laptop with full home-office equipment
Optional part-time Master's program after the Bachelor

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€201,888/year
€16,824/month
Total Deductions
€88,140
44% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€9,479/mo
€113,748/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€65,986
🏦 Pension Insurance€9,430
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,318
⚖️ Solidarity Surcharge€3,629

🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€9,479
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€7,582 (80%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €7,582 monthly, which is €90,984 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €201,888 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

German subsidiary of Vodafone Group plc and Germany's second-largest telecommunications operator. Vodafone GmbH serves over 50 million mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and TV customers in Germany through the Vodafone and Vodafone Business brands. Following the integration of Kabel Deutschland (acquired 2013) and Unitymedia (acquired 2019), the company operates the country's largest cable-based gigabit network with more than 24 million homes passed. Portfolio spans consumer mobile, 5G, fixed broadband (cable & fiber), IPTV, IoT, and B2B managed connectivity. Headquartered in Düsseldorf at the Vodafone Campus, with additional major sites in Unterföhring, Eschborn, Ratingen, and Kiel.

€per month
€2kthis job posts €15k – €18k€27k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.