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Universität Osnabrück
Master German Social Sciences

Social work in the Migration Society

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's program, which is unique in Germany, aims to impart scientific and action-oriented knowledge and skills for the various fields of activity in social work. The special feature of the course is that it takes into account the needs and requirements of a migrant society. An important focus is on Muslim welfare work. The program is interdisciplinary, comprising modules from Islamic theology, Catholic and Protestant theology as well as education and social sciences. It enables students to develop an individual profile for work in fields such as all-day schools, extracurricular educational institutions, community work, migrant self-organizations, work with refugees and work in different cultural milieus.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

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)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Social Work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Social work in the Migration Society at Universität Osnabrück

Is Social work in the Migration Society at Universität Osnabrück taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 in the Migration Society 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 in the Migration Society at Universität Osnabrück? ▼

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 in the Migration Society? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Osnabrück — 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.

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