M.Sc. English 4 Semesters

Social Protection

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences Sankt Augustin, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Required

Language

English

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Programme Start

Winter semester

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter

Application: 15 Nov - 15 Feb (visa required) or 15 Nov - 31 May (no visa required)

IELTS

5.5 (most English-taught programmes, CEFR B2); 6.5 for Autonomous Systems M.Sc. (B2+); 7.0...

German Requirement

German-language degree programmes require proof of German proficiency; recognised German c...

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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition; semester contribution ~EUR 300

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition; semester contribution ~EUR 300

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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Sankt Augustin, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Social Protection, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. Intake begins in Winter semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

English — B2+ English proficiency required (DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

C1 level (very good)

German Language

German-language degree programmes require proof of German proficiency; recognised German certificates are listed on the H-BRS 'Accepted German language certificates' page of the Language Centre (separate page linked from the admission requirements site). English-taught programmes such as Autonomous Systems explicitly require no German certificate.

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor degree in relevant field required (economics, social/political sciences, psychology, international relations, law)

Additional Requirements

Minimum 15 ECTS in social protection-related subjects
Relevant work experience: minimum 5 months (including unpaid internships and volunteer work)
Research Proposal required as part of admission

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Sankt Augustin

Study Fields

Entwicklungszusammenarbeit Internationale Beziehungen Soziale Arbeit Soziologie, Sozialwissenschaft Verwaltungswissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Social Protection in Sankt Augustin. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years).

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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