Berufsakademie Melle e. V.
About Berufsakademie Melle e. V.
Berufsakademie Melle e. V. (operating as BA Berufsakademie Melle gGmbH) is a small, state-recognised private dual study institution located in Melle, Lower Saxony, founded in 2000. It is governed by a non-profit association of more than 30 regional member organisations drawn from industry, social-work providers, and local government, ensuring close ties between academic study and professional practice.
The academy offers three Bachelor's programmes exclusively in the dual-study format: Wood and Furniture Technology (Holz- und Möbeltechnik), Glass, Window and Facade Technology (Glas-, Fenster- und Fassadentechnik), and Social Work (Soziale Arbeit). The engineering programmes follow a block rotation of 12 weeks at the academy alternating with 12 weeks at a partner company; the Social Work programme combines two days per week at the academy with 20–24 hours per week at a practice placement.
The institution positions itself as 'klein, persönlich, individuell' (small, personal, individual), with direct staff-student contact and individual mentoring as distinguishing features. Melle is situated in the Osnabrück district with affordable rents, good sports and leisure infrastructure, and a 12-minute rail connection to Osnabrück.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2000
Exclusively dual-study format — students earn a salary from a partner company throughout their degree
State-recognised Bachelor's degrees awarded in standard study duration
No numerus clausus — admission based on individual profile and employer interview
Small cohorts enabling individual mentoring and direct lecturer contact
Supervised by the Lower Saxony Ministry for Science and Culture
Industry-backed governance with 30+ regional member organisations
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fee information is published on the official website. As a state-recognised institution in Lower Saxony (not Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria), the standard non-EU surcharge does not apply under current Lower Saxony regulations. Students are advised to confirm any semester contribution or administrative fee directly with the academy.
Admission requirements
Admission requires a recognised German university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) or equivalent. The institution operates without a numerus clausus (no grade cut-off). Applicants must first secure a training contract with an approved regional practice partner (employer); the application is submitted to the employer, not directly to the academy. International applicants from India, China, or Vietnam must hold an APS certificate before applying for a German student visa. Specific language requirements are not published on the official site — contact the academy directly.
Languages of instruction
German (all programmes taught in German)
Campuses & locations
Sandweg 3, 49324 Melle, Lower Saxony — single campus
Living in the city
Melle is a mid-sized town in the Osnabrück district of Lower Saxony. It offers affordable living costs relative to larger German cities, extensive sports facilities, and short distances within the town. Osnabrück city centre is reachable in approximately 12 minutes by rail, and the A30 motorway provides easy road access to the wider region.
Student life & support
The academy emphasises personal mentoring and direct contact between staff and students throughout the study period. The dual-study format means students alternate between campus phases and paid placements at partner companies or social institutions, integrating professional experience from the first semester. The town of Melle offers a quieter, affordable student environment with proximity to Osnabrück for wider cultural and social options.
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Accredited Programmes
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