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Hochschule für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Staatliche SozialverwaltungState Social Administration

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The program aims to train staff for the third qualification level for the State Social Administration, particularly for the Bavarian Centers for Family and Social Affairs (Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales) and their intermediate authority in Bayreuth. Graduates will process and decide on applications for parental allowance and parental leave, advise young families, determine disability status according to disability law, issue relevant certificates, and inform about compensatory benefits for severely disabled people. They will also work at the Integration Office/Main Welfare Office of Bavaria, serving as expert contacts for severely disabled people and employers on integration matters. Additionally, they will decide on benefits for victims of violence, persons with vaccine damage, victims of unlawful measures in the former GDR and displacement areas, as well as war victims and military service-disabled persons, and provide advice on other possible social benefits. The study focuses on Federal Supply and Military Supply Law, Victim Compensation Law, Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Law, State Education Allowance Law, and the Ninth Social Code (Disability Law).
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The program aims to train staff for the third qualification level for the State Social Administration, particularly for the Bavarian Centers for Family and Social Affairs (Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales) and their intermediate authority in Bayreuth. Graduates will process and decide on applications for parental allowance and parental leave, advise young families, determine disability status according to disability law, issue relevant certificates, and inform about compensatory benefits for severely disabled people. They will also work at the Integration Office/Main Welfare Office of Bavaria, serving as expert contacts for severely disabled people and employers on integration matters. Additionally, they will decide on benefits for victims of violence, persons with vaccine damage, victims of unlawful measures in the former GDR and displacement areas, as well as war victims and military service-disabled persons, and provide advice on other possible social benefits. The study focuses on Federal Supply and Military Supply Law, Victim Compensation Law, Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Law, State Education Allowance Law, and the Ninth Social Code (Disability Law).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Staatliche Sozialverwaltung at Hochschule für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern

Is Staatliche Sozialverwaltung at Hochschule für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern 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 Staatliche Sozialverwaltung 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 Staatliche Sozialverwaltung at Hochschule für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern?

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 Staatliche Sozialverwaltung?

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 für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern — 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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