OpenFieldBachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Work - Dual Study (Staatlich anerkannte/r Sozialarbeiter/in)
State-accredited dual curriculum combining child welfare law, clinical case management, community outreach, and paid training at Lower Saxony social agencies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur/Fachabitur) or vocational certification
- English language proficiency
- German language proficiency C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Police clearance certificate, CV, and corporate dual study contract
- Recommendation letters
- Interview with IU Hannover Admissions Board
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition paid by employer plus monthly trainee salary (€850–€1,100/month)
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded dual study
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 15, 2027 (October Intake) / February 15, 2027 (April Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official IU Internationale Hochschule Hannover documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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