KIA is a dual degree program with two degrees: Skilled worker (with chamber examination IHK or HWK) and university degree (Bachelor or Diplom). After two and a half years of shortened training, you will take an examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce or Chamber of Crafts and you will have a university degree in your pocket after a further two years (Bachelor's degree) or two and a half years (Diplom degree).

KIA direkt is a practice-integrated degree program. During your lecture-free time, in the practical semester and during your Bachelor's or Diplom thesis, you will gain valuable knowledge in your training company.

• Financial and social security through training allowance
• Practice-oriented, intensively supervised training
• Offer of free additional qualifications (e.g. SPS with TÜV certificate)
• Expansion of social skills
• Strong company loyalty
• Understanding of interrelationships through interlocking professional practice and studies
• Shortening of the overall training period
• Additional vocational qualification with chamber examination (KIA model only)
• Reduction of the induction period when starting a career