The term "Job Integrated Learning" (JIL) is defined to describe those work integrated learning (WIL) programs, in which the student is employed by a single company during the complete duration of the study program and in which lectures and internships are geared to maximize applied learning and the transfer of knowledge from university to company and vice versa. To maximize employability is a major objective of JIL programs. Using the example of Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) the case study describes its structure and the cooperation of students, companies, and the university in JIL.

Brigitte Ilg is Director International Office at DHBW Heidenheim.