Universities in Europe
505 Social Work Programs in Europe
- programs
- 505 programs
- universities
- 170 universities
- taught in English
- 83% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 9,790 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Social Work in Europe and Masters in Social Work in Europe.
Europe has 505 social work programs open to international students, at 170 universities. 83% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 9,790 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 1,440 USD and 23,503 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programs
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Social Work tuition fees in Europe, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Social Work in Europe
Ranked by how many social work programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (28)
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (23)
- 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 Plymouth (10)
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia (10)
- University of Central Lancashire (9)
January intake in Europe
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Social Work — Nottingham Trent University · starts Jan 2028
- School Social Work at Secondary Schools and Vocational Schools — ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
- Phd Social Work — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in BSc (Hons) Social Work Degree Apprenticeship — Northumbria University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Social Work MA — University of Chester · starts Jan 2027
Study Social Work in Europe: common questions
- How many social work programs are there in Europe?
- 505 social work programs at 170 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in social work in Europe is 9,790 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 1,440 USD and 23,503 USD a year.
- Can I study social work in Europe in English?
- Yes — 83% of the social work programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (418 of 505).
- Are any of these social work programs available online?
- 5 of the 505 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study social work in Europe?
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