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Hochschule Osnabrück
Master German Social Sciences

Social Work Shaping Participation with a Future FocusSocial Work: Shaping Participation with a Future Focus

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Hochschule Osnabrück Osnabrück · Lower Saxony

About the Program

The Master degree program Social Work: Shaping Participation with a Future Focus pursues questions related to needs-based organization of communal spaces. It aims to qualify students to think and act from an inquisitive, plan-oriented, conceptual, strategic, and political standpoint to support the achievement of communal strategies of social participation in various fields (e.g. neighborhood management, social planning, educational bureaus, offices for family matters, migration service, etc.). Graduates will possess conceptual, project, research, and leadership skills, as well as training in project management and in-depth research methodological knowledge. The program qualifies graduates for management positions in specialized services and departments of social, educational, and youth welfare administrations, management and coordinating positions in local networking bodies, activities in social planning, quality and evaluation officers, advisors for strategic social planning, academic positions in research institutes, and activities in neighborhood management and urban development.
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The Master degree program Social Work: Shaping Participation with a Future Focus pursues questions related to needs-based organization of communal spaces. It aims to qualify students to think and act from an inquisitive, plan-oriented, conceptual, strategic, and political standpoint to support the achievement of communal strategies of social participation in various fields (e.g. neighborhood management, social planning, educational bureaus, offices for family matters, migration service, etc.). Graduates will possess conceptual, project, research, and leadership skills, as well as training in project management and in-depth research methodological knowledge. The program qualifies graduates for management positions in specialized services and departments of social, educational, and youth welfare administrations, management and coordinating positions in local networking bodies, activities in social planning, quality and evaluation officers, advisors for strategic social planning, academic positions in research institutes, and activities in neighborhood management and urban development.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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How do I apply to Social Work Shaping Participation with a Future Focus at Hochschule Osnabrück?

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.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. 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 Shaping Participation with a Future Focus at Hochschule Osnabrück

Is Social Work Shaping Participation with a Future Focus at Hochschule 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 Shaping Participation with a Future Focus 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 Shaping Participation with a Future Focus at Hochschule 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 Shaping Participation with a Future Focus? ▼

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 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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