ASW gGmbH
About ASW gGmbH
ASW gGmbH (Akademie der Saarwirtschaft) is a state-recognised dual-study institution based in Neunkirchen, Saarland, founded in 1991. It operates as a scientific institution affiliated with htw saar (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes) and offers five AQAS-accredited bachelor-level programmes combining academic study with mandatory workplace training at a partner company.
The institution follows a strict dual study (duales Studium) model: students are simultaneously enrolled at ASW and employed by a cooperating business, alternating between classroom instruction and on-the-job training periods. All programmes are taught in German and lead to a recognised Bachelor's degree after three years.
ASW gGmbH is a member of the Bundesverband der privaten Berufsakademien e.V. (BVBA) and has received CHE Ranking quality seals (2025–2026) across its engineering programmes. Its shareholders include the Handwerkskammer des Saarlandes, IHK Saarland, VSU, and htw saar.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1991
Dual study model: all students are co-employed by a partner company throughout their degree
AQAS-accredited bachelor programmes in business, engineering, and IT
CHE Ranking quality seals 2025–2026 for engineering disciplines
Affiliated scientific institution of htw saar
Member of the Bundesverband der privaten Berufsakademien e.V. (BVBA)
Small cohort sizes with personalised instruction
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
A mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is payable each semester to htw saar. The exact amount is not published on the official site; contact the student secretariat for the current figure. Late re-registration incurs a €15 penalty fee. No separate tuition fee for the dual-study bachelor programmes is indicated on the official site.
Admission requirements
All programmes follow the dual study model: applicants must secure a training contract with a cooperating company before enrolling at ASW. Academic entry requirement is the German Allgemeine Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife (or equivalent recognised qualification). International applicants with non-German qualifications (except Luxembourg) must have their credentials assessed via htw saar; recognition is handled on a case-by-case basis. German language proficiency at C1 is required. APS certificate: required for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants per standard German university admission rules. Enrolment is processed through the SIM portal of htw saar.
Application deadlines
Winter semester intake begins in September (semester contribution due by 1 September). No specific application deadline is published on the official site; deadlines are coordinated through the cooperating company and the student secretariat.
Languages of instruction
German only. International applicants are expected to hold German language proficiency at C1 level.
Campuses & locations
Zum Eisenwerk 2, 66538 Neunkirchen, Saarland — sole campus
Living in the city
Neunkirchen is a mid-sized industrial town in Saarland, south-west Germany, approximately 25 km north-east of Saarbrücken. The region has strong ties to manufacturing and engineering industries, which aligns with ASW's employer-partner network.
Student life & support
ASW is a small, vocationally oriented institution. Student life is shaped largely by the dual study rhythm of alternating work and study phases. The institution emphasises small-group instruction and direct student–lecturer interaction. An ILIAS learning management system is available for enrolled students.
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Accredited Programmes
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Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
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