Partner Universities

Below you will find the partner universities of the Department of Social Work.

Please note: There is no guarantee that the courses, links, and information listed below are up-to-date. They are provided for orientation purposes only. Please check the respective universities’ websites for the most current information!

 

Athen (Greece) – Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) of Athens

• Language: Greek
• Language of Instruction: Greek
• Modules and Courses:
  • The “Social Work” program is part of the Faculty of Health and Caring Professions
  • Greek language courses are available for Erasmus students
• Accommodation:
  • Accommodation needs to be organized independently. More information can be found under “Students Accommodation” on the university’s website. Greek students, as mentioned in the linked document, can assist and support you during your stay.
• General Information:
  • A wealth of information can be found on the English version of the International Office website

 

České Budějovice (Czech Republic) – University of South Bohemia

• Language: Czech
• Language of Instruction: Czech, English
• Modules and Courses:
  • English-language modules are available, including topics such as: Theory and Methods of Social Work, Supervision, Social Work with Refugees and Project Management
  • The university offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs
  • You can find the current course catalog here
• Accommodation:
  • The university provides dormitories (student housing) for students
  • More information can be found on the university’s website

 

Figeac/Toulouse (France) – Universite Toulouse Jean Jaures IUT Figeac

• Language: French
• Language of Instruction: French
• Modules and Courses:
  Fixed timetable for each study program.
  For example:
  • Éducation spécialisée (focus on individual casework with courses such as social policy, labor law, developmental psychology, French sign language, English, and research methods)
  • Animation Sociale (focus on community work)

  → You may ask the international coordinator for the timetable if needed

• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitory
  • Independent organization (shared apartments or sublets), e.g., through the platform “leboncoin.”

 

Girona (Spain / Catalonia) – Universitat de Girona

• Language: Catalan
• Language of Instruction: Catalan and English
  • The standard program is offered in Catalan
  • A special timetable (with a more limited course selection) is available in English
  • It is also possible to take courses in both English and Catalan.

    → A Catalan language course is offered two weeks before the start of the winter semester at the university

• Modules and Courses:
  • Faculty of Education and Psychology
  • Programs in Social Work and Social Education
  • General information can be found here
• Accommodation:
  • Student housing provided by the university
  • shared apartments (WGs) with other students

 

Groningen (The Netherlands) – School of Social Studies

• Language: Dutch
• Language of Instruction: English and Dutch
• Modules and Courses:

  Die The Hanzehogeschool Groningen – School of Social Studies offers, in addition to its regular program taught in Dutch (both in the summer and winter semesters), special one-semester English-language programs:

  • Applied Positive Psychology (30 ECTS):
    • Offered in the summer semester (February – June)
    • Open to students in their 3rd and 4th years of the Bachelor’s program (no specific psychology prerequisites required)
    • Students learn how to address human strengths, focus on solutions, and enhance well-being (see Leaflet Applied Positive Psychology)
  • Human Rights Interdisciplinary (30 ECTS):
    • Offered in the winter semester (September – December)
    • Open to students in their 3rd and 4th years of the Bachelor’s program
    • The program allows students to tailor their education around the central project “Human Rights in Practice” (10 ECTS) and apply it. Students explore topics and cases of personal interest, either individually or in small groups with other students
    • They learn how closely human rights are connected to the professional practices of social work, international law, business, and (para-)medical professions
  • The number of participants in both programs is limited to a maximum of 20 students from partner universities, allowing 2-3 students from Jena to participate. Interested students should register early during the study abroad consultation at the Department of Social Work.
  • Currently, students who have completed a Bachelor’s in Social Work can pursue a Master’s in Healthy Ageing at Hanze.
• Accommodation:
  • Shared apartments (WGs) with other students
  • Student accommodations, e.g., student dormitory “the village”
• General Information:
  • General information about the application and enrollment process at Hanzehogeschool Groningen can be found on their website.
  • ESN Orientation Week

 

Hasselt (Belgium) – PXL Hogeschool Limburg

• Language: Dutch
• Language of Instruction: English and Dutch
  • Both English-language modules and some courses taught in Dutch/Flemish are offered, with parallel support from English-speaking tutors
• Modules and Courses:
  • Courses for exchange students can be found here
  • For more information on the course content, please refer to the course catalog
  • Application Deadlines (early registration is required): All required documents must be completed, signed, and uploaded by:
    • June 1 for applicants for the winter semester or an entire academic year;
    • November 1 for applicants for the summer semester.
• Accommodation:
  • PXL does not offer student dormitory places, but there are privately rented dormitory spaces available
  • Please note: there are 2 campuses (Diepenbeek and Hasselt), and there are dormitories in both cities
  • Further information can be found here

 

HUMAK  (Finland) – Suomen Humanistinen Ammattikorkeakoulu (HUMAK)

→ with various campus locations including Helsinki, Kuopio, Nurmijärvi, and Turku!

• Language: Finnish
• Language of Instruction: English
• Modules and Courses:
  • HUMAK offers various English-language Erasmus+ courses (e.g., the study programs “Cultural Management,” “Outdoor and Adventure Education,” or “NGO and Youth Work”).
  • The focus at HUMAK is primarily on project-based learning and “learning by doing”
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitories (e.g., in Turku and Kiljava)
  • Shared apartments (WGs)

 

Jihlava (Czech Republic) – College of Polytechnics

• Language: Czech
• Language of Instruction: Czech and some courses in English
• Modules and Courses:
  • Bachelor’s program “Clinical Social Worker”
  • Master’s program “Social Work in Mental Health Care”
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitory
  • Private/shared apartments (WGs)
  • More information can be found here.

 

Leuven (Belgium) – University College Leuven-Limburg (UCLL)

• Language: Dutch, French, German
• Language of Instruction: Dutch, with semester-long exchange programs in English for Erasmus students and freemovers.
• Modules and Courses:
  • EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN CHANGING SOCIETIES
    • Summer Semester (February – May)
    • Content: e.g., “Creative Methods for Professionals,” “Cultural Communication,” “Dutch, Social and Ethical Issues in Information Technology,” “Social Issues from a Professional Perspective”
    • Opportunity to participate in the introductory week for international students before the start of the program
  • FUTURE PROOF SOCIAL WORKER-PROGRAM
    • Winter Semester (Mid-September – End of January)
    • Content: e.g., “Dutch Language and Culture,” “Communication with Children and Youngsters,” “Group Dynamics,” “Globalization and Sustainable Development,” “Scenarios for Dreamers for the 21st Century.”
  • More information can be found here
  • In addition to the Erasmus exchange program, UCLL Group Health and Social Work offers students the opportunity to complete an internship in Belgium (30 ECTS)
• Accommodation:
  • Private apartments/shared flats (e.g., through the university-operated database “Kotwijs”).
  • KU Leuven dormitories (early application required)
  • More information can be found here

 

Lille (France) – Ecole Européenne Supérieure en travail Social (ESTS)

• Language: French
• Language of Instruction: French
• Modules and Courses:
  • Modules and courses depend on the chosen program (formation)

 

Linz (Austria) – University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

• Language: German
• Language of Instruction: German and English (for incoming exchange students)
• Modules and Courses:
  • The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Linz offers an interesting and challenging (German-language) program in the BA and MA Social Work degree programs
  • An overview of the modules can be found here
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitories & shared flats / private housing market
  • More information can be found here

 

Málaga (Spain) – Universidad de Málaga

• Language: Spanish
• Language of Instruction: Spanish (excellent language proficiency is typically required) and English
• Modules and Courses:
  • Here you can find the curriculum for the Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
  • The course offerings include, for example, “Ética,” “Immigración y diversidad cultural,” “Exclusión e inclusión social,” “Trabajo social en los sistemas de protección social,” and “Economía.”
• Accommodation:
  • Independent search through various platforms (some are mentioned in experience reports and the Erasmus video)
• General Information:
  • Further information for incoming students can be found here
  • Among other things, the English course selection can be found under “Student Guides”

 

Nitra (Slovakia) – Constantine the Philosopher University

• Language: Slovak
• Language of Instruction: Slovak and English
• Modules and Courses:
  • The Erasmus course catalog with courses in Slovak and English can be found here
  • Courses include, for example, “Social Work in Health Care,” “Palliative and Hospice Care,” “Social Work Theory,” “Social and Legal Protection of Children and Social Guardianship,” and “Remediation of Dysfunctional Families”
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitories
• General Information:
  • More information for “Incoming Students” can be found here

 

Odense (Denmark) – University College Lillebaelt (UCL)

• Language: Danish
• Language of Instruction: Danish and English
• Modules and Courses:
  • In addition to the seminar program conducted in Danish, UCL also offers special English-language modules and supervised internships. An overview of the corresponding programs can be found here.
  • Programs include, for example, “Nature and Outdoor Activities,” “Vulnerable Youth and Social Treatment,” and “Traineeship Social Work” (an internship that can also be combined with other courses)
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitory
  • Private housing market
• General Information:
  • Useful practical information on topics such as accommodation, living costs, healthcare, etc., can be found here

 

Porsgrunn (Norway) – University College of Southeast Norway (USN)

• Language: Norwegian
• Language of Instruction: Norwegian and English
• Modules and Courses:
  • An overview of the offered programs can be found here
  • Programs include, for example, “Social Work in a Global World” and “Social Entrepreneurship – Practice Placement” (internship)
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitories
• General Information:
  • Further information for “Incoming Students” can be found here

 

St. Pölten (Austria) – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

• Language: German
• Language of Instruction: German
• Modules and Courses:
  • The University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, located just outside Vienna, offers interesting and challenging (German-language) programs in the BA and MA Social Work degree programs
  • Courses and modules of the BA Social Work program include, for example, “Flight and (Post-)Migration,” “Globalization, Human Rights, and Society,” “Political Work and Social Work Case Studies,” and “Bachelor Project Workshop”
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitories (Campus “Domus,” “Wihast,” and “Campus Villa”)
  • Private housing market (including shared flats)
• General Information:
  • Further information for Erasmus students can be found here

 

Umeå (Sweden) – Umeå University

• Language: Swedish
• Language of Instruction: Swedish and English (1/3 of the study program available to Erasmus students is offered in English)

  Regarding admission requirements for applicants from Germany (especially concerning language proficiency, etc.), please refer to the information on the University Admission website

• Modules and Courses:
  • Here you can find all the courses offered in English
  • English-language modules include, for example, “Social Work in Sweden,” “Swedish Welfare in Comparison,” “Cognitive Psychology,” “Social Policy,” and “Family in Focus”
  • Language courses (“Swedish for International Students”) are offered at various levels
  • There is also the option to pursue a PhD in Social Work
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitory through the university’s Housing Office (information will be provided upon successful acceptance at the university)

 

Warschau (Poland) – Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University (UKSW)

• Language: Polish
• Language of Instruction: Polish and English
• Modules and Courses:
  • Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University has several faculties offering courses in Social Work/Social Sciences, such as the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Faculty of Education, Family Studies, and Humanities
• Accommodation:
  • Student dormitories
• General Information:
  • The application deadline is January 15th each year

 

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New Partnerships

Beyond the existing partnerships listed above, we are continuously striving to expand our network. If you already have contacts with a European university, you can try to establish a new partnership together with us and the Academic International Office (International Office). In this case, please reach out to us particularly early before your planned study abroad.

There are other European universities that are already partners with other departments of EAH but (yet) not with the Department of Social Work (FB SW). Therefore, there are existing connections that could potentially facilitate an agreement with the FB SW. A list of all partner universities of EAH can be found here in the EAH intranet.