Study Social Work in Germany
106 programmes in social work at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 6,210 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 6,210 USD and 6,210 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
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Social Work in Germany by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 65 | 6,210 USD | 6,210 USD | 6,210 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 Germany
- Technische Hochschule Köln - University of Applied Sciences (15)
- CBS International Business School (14)
- University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (13)
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia (10)
- University of Siegen (8)
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (8)
- Kiel University of Applied Sciences (6)
- Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (5)
- Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts (5)
- Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences (4)
Study Social Work in Germany: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in Germany?
- 106 social work programmes at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in Germany cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work in Germany is 6,210 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,210 USD and 6,210 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in Germany in English?
- Yes — 98% of the social work programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (104 of 106).
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