Study Social Work in Europe
529 programmes in social work at 170 universities in Europe are open to international students; 83% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 10,222 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,430 USD and 24,232 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
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Social Work in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 183 | 5,140 USD | 20,000 USD | 24,023 USD |
| Master's | 242 | 1,430 USD | 10,222 USD | 24,232 USD |
| PhD | 10 | 27,763 USD | 30,686 USD | 33,786 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for social work in Europe
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (35)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (28)
- Technische Hochschule Köln - University of Applied Sciences (15)
- CBS International Business School (14)
- University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (13)
- ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences (13)
- Bedford College (12)
- University of Hertfordshire (10)
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia (10)
- University of Plymouth (10)
Study Social Work in Europe: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in Europe?
- 529 social work programmes at 170 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work in Europe is 10,222 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,430 USD and 24,232 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in Europe in English?
- Yes — 83% of the social work programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (439 of 529).
- Are any of these social work programmes available online?
- 5 of the 529 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study social work in Europe?
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