B.A.

Soziale Arbeit in Potsdam, Germany

HSD Hochschule Döpfer

Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Aug 2028

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Koln / Regensburg / Potsdam / Hamburg / Online

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: EUR 2,640/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: EUR 2,640/semester

The B.A. programme in Soziale Arbeit is offered by HSD Hochschule Döpfer, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Potsdam, Germany, with a standard duration of 6 semesters (approximately 3 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 or equivalent C1

Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 31 Aug

Summer Semester Semester

Entry: 28 Feb

Locations

Potsdam Köln Regensburg

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Social Sciences & Psychology

Study Fields

Soziale Arbeit

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend Teilzeit Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. HSD Hochschule Döpfer welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Soziale Arbeit in Potsdam. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 6 semesters (approximately 3 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

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 (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to HSD Hochschule Döpfer's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.