EDP/State Center for Data Processing (LZfD)
Dual study program for a Bachelor of Science
The State Center for Data Processing (LZfD) operates the information and communication technology for the state tax administration. With around 730 employees, the LZfD is organizationally integrated as a department in the Baden-Württemberg Regional Tax Office and has offices in Karlsruhe, Stuttgart and Freiburg.
Business areas include application development, IT security, network design/operation, virtualization, mainframe technology, test centers, controlling, license management and project management.
We offer a dual study program in business informatics and computer science:
Location of the DHBW | Study program |
| Karlsruhe | Business Informatics, Business Informatics Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Applied Computer Science |
| Stuttgart | Business Informatics, Applied Computer Science, Computer Science Artificial Intelligence |
| Villingen-Schwenningen | Business Informatics |
| Mannheim, Germany | Business Informatics and Computer Science Cyber Security |
We are a partner of the Cooperative State University at the following locations
What are the advantages of a dual study program?
- Students receive a training allowance of € 1,700 per month in accordance with TVA-L BBIG
- Payment of administrative fees
- Duration 6 semesters
- Alternation between theory and practice
Best study conditions:
- Good supervision, small lecture groups, good facilities
- Central training management, qualified mentors for support during the practical phases, a mentor system and a quality circle during the practical phases
- Home office possible during studies
- Semester abroad via the DHBW is supported
- The aim is to be taken on
- Civil servant status after 3 years
- Balancing family and career
- Crisis-proof job
We expect open-mindedness for new topics, the ability to work in a team, a sense of responsibility and an independent way of working.
You will need a high school diploma or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (with an aptitude test) or a qualification through further vocational training.
Further information can be found on the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University website.
The application procedure for 01.10.2025 has been completed. Our study places are filled
Applications can already be submitted for 2026. The selection process is expected to start in September 2025.
Are you curious?
Apply by e-mail to
DHBW-Studium@ofd.bwl.de
Please submit only PDF documents as attachments for data security.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Tel. 0162/232-6504