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Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Soziale ArbeitSocial Work

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Bachelor's program in Social Work aims to enable and support people in stressful situations to shape their lives independently and as self-determined as possible. The program focuses on how people in economic, social, and cultural distress can be enabled to participate in society. The study program offers various teaching and learning formats including seminar-style teaching, project-oriented work in small groups, training in conversation techniques and conflict management, study and practice reflections, and interdisciplinary case seminars. The program provides professional training in the areas of Social Work, Law, Society and Personality (Pedagogy, Psychology), as well as Society, Economy, and Welfare State (Social Sciences). It includes comprehensive methodological training covering social work methods (individual case assistance, case management, social group work, etc.) as well as empirical and aesthetic-artistic methods. The program includes four specialization areas: Education and Upbringing, Exclusion and Integration, Planning and Management, and Culture and Media.
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The Bachelor's program in Social Work aims to enable and support people in stressful situations to shape their lives independently and as self-determined as possible. The program focuses on how people in economic, social, and cultural distress can be enabled to participate in society. The study program offers various teaching and learning formats including seminar-style teaching, project-oriented work in small groups, training in conversation techniques and conflict management, study and practice reflections, and interdisciplinary case seminars. The program provides professional training in the areas of Social Work, Law, Society and Personality (Pedagogy, Psychology), as well as Society, Economy, and Welfare State (Social Sciences). It includes comprehensive methodological training covering social work methods (individual case assistance, case management, social group work, etc.) as well as empirical and aesthetic-artistic methods. The program includes four specialization areas: Education and Upbringing, Exclusion and Integration, Planning and Management, and Culture and Media.

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Soziale Arbeit at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Is Soziale Arbeit at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences 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 Soziale Arbeit 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 Soziale Arbeit at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences?

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 Soziale Arbeit?

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 Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences — 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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