Vodafone GmbH

Dual Study Program B.Sc. Industrial Engineering (m/f/d) in Ratingen (2027)

Salary
€15,420 – €18,228per month

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Description

A 3.5-year dual study Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program in Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) at Vodafone in Ratingen, run with IU Internationale Hochschule (210 ECTS), starting April or October 2027. Students spend three days a week working at Vodafone and two days at university, rotating through areas chosen together with a mentor. The work bridges commercial and technical areas and includes analysing technical questions from an economic perspective, project management, and process optimisation and automation. Vodafone offers a guaranteed permanent position after graduation, with typical entry roles such as Project Manager, Network Developer or System Specialist.

Requirements

  • A good (technical) university entrance qualification, or vocational training plus 3 years of work experience
  • Enthusiasm for technical developments and solutions
  • Organisational and communication skills with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Enjoyment of digital solutions and business/economic contexts
  • Good German (at least C1 level)

Languages

German
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Monthly study salary: EUR 1,285 (year 1), EUR 1,406 (year 2), EUR 1,519 (from year 3)
EUR 150 monthly student allowance
EUR 90 monthly towards private phone and internet contracts
Subsidies for travel costs, learning materials and meals
Tuition fees covered by Vodafone
Guaranteed permanent employment after graduation (Uebernahmegarantie)
Optional part-time Master's after the Bachelor
Flexible/hybrid working (office and home office)
Up to 20 days per year working from within the EU (and a growing number of non-EU countries)
Company phone and laptop plus full home-office equipment
Opportunity to take part in a project at an international location

💰 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 Ratingen

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1000
Groceries
€300
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:€1,684
Monthly Savings:€7,795 (82%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €7,795 monthly, which is €93,540 per year.

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

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Population
0.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
7.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
7.0
🚇
Public Transport
6.0
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Bikeability
7.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
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About Ratingen

  • •Diverse economy
  • •Growing opportunities
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Climate

  • •Temperate climate
  • •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 2°C☀️Jul: 18°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1650 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Low crime rates
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospitals
  • •Adequate coverage
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •Cultural venues
  • •Local events
7.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Bars and venues
6.0
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Recreation

  • •Parks
  • •Sports facilities
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Moderate costs
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1000
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€14

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.