Bachelor
German
Social Sciences
Social Work
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
About the Program
Help people help themselves. Doing social work as a profession requires a wide range of skills. You must be able to analytically and diagnostically identify life and problem situations of those affected, classify them, and intervene on a case-by-case basis. You will learn these skills during your studies in Mittweida. Our graduates have a generalistic skills profile. This means that they have the necessary job-related, scientific, and communicative knowledge to work independently and professionally in all fields of social work. Moreover, the ability you develop through your studies to reflect on the biographical, legal, and institutional dimensions of cases will help you to solve them in an ethically justified way. The 6-semester programme is divided into 6 learning modules: Age and situations, Social Policy, Law, and Organization, Society and Participation, The Profession of Social Work, Workshop and practice, and Project and research. The program includes a 20-week practicum with a company or organisation.
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Help people help themselves. Doing social work as a profession requires a wide range of skills. You must be able to analytically and diagnostically identify life and problem situations of those affected, classify them, and intervene on a case-by-case basis. You will learn these skills during your studies in Mittweida. Our graduates have a generalistic skills profile. This means that they have the necessary job-related, scientific, and communicative knowledge to work independently and professionally in all fields of social work. Moreover, the ability you develop through your studies to reflect on the biographical, legal, and institutional dimensions of cases will help you to solve them in an ethically justified way. The 6-semester programme is divided into 6 learning modules: Age and situations, Social Policy, Law, and Organization, Society and Participation, The Profession of Social Work, Workshop and practice, and Project and research. The program includes a 20-week practicum with a company or organisation.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?
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How do I apply to Social Work at Hochschule Mittweida?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Social Work at Hochschule Mittweida
Is Social Work at Hochschule Mittweida taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Social Work programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Social Work at Hochschule Mittweida? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Social Work? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Hochschule Mittweida — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.