Vodafone GmbH

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

Salary
€15,420 – €18,228per month

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Description

A dual bachelor's study program (B.Sc. Computer Science) at Vodafone in Düsseldorf, run in partnership with IU Internationale Hochschule, combining three days of work per week with two days of university over 3.5 years. During the practical phases, students transfer real-world processes into computer systems, develop internal Big Data applications and data-pipeline infrastructure, build SQL databases, optimize algorithms, and create data-visualization dashboards. Responsibility grows with study progress, leading toward roles such as IT Consultant, Software Engineer, or Cloud Architect, with a guaranteed permanent position after graduation. Applicants need a good higher-education entrance qualification (or a completed apprenticeship plus three years of experience), enthusiasm for programming, and German at C1 level.

Requirements

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

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Monthly study allowance of €150
€90 per month towards private phone and internet contracts
Subsidies for travel costs, learning materials and meals
Tuition fees covered by Vodafone
Optional stays abroad
Optional part-time master's degree after the bachelor's
Flexible hybrid working (office and home office), plus up to 20 days per year working from abroad in the EU
Company phone and laptop with full home-office equipment
Guaranteed permanent employment after the program

💰 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 Düsseldorf

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1150
Groceries
€300
Transport
€78
Utilities
€230
Internet
€38

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€9,479
Comfortable Living:€1,847
Monthly Savings:€7,632 (81%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €7,632 monthly, which is €91,584 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Düsseldorf. 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 Düsseldorf

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Population
0.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
8.0
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Tech Scene
8.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
7.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
ℹ️

About Düsseldorf

  • •International business hub
  • •Strong advertising and fashion industries
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Climate

  • •Temperate oceanic climate
  • •Mild winters
  • •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 3°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 11°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Some pickpocketing in tourist areas
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •University hospital
  • •Many private clinics
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •Art galleries and museums
  • •Japanese cultural center
8.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Famous Altstadt (longest bar in the world)
  • •Altbier culture
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Rhine promenade
  • •Parks and gardens
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Expensive city
  • •High rents in central areas
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1150
⚡ Utilities:€230
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€17

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.