B.A.

Soziale Arbeit in Dortmund, Germany

IU Internationale Hochschule

Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

7 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Distance learning (Fernstudium)

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: From €209-€449/month depending on model

Non-EU / International

tuition:: Same as EU (private university)

The B.A. programme in Soziale Arbeit is offered by IU Internationale Hochschule, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Dortmund, Germany, with a standard duration of 7 semesters (approximately 3.5 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 — B2-C1 for German programmes

English — B2 for English programmes

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

Relevant school-leaving certificate or equivalent

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

Locations

Dortmund Rostock Berlin Bielefeld Erfurt München Potsdam Magdeburg Stuttgart Freiburg Hamburg Frankfurt am Main Leipzig Köln Düsseldorf Essen Bonn Kiel Augsburg Aachen Würzburg Kassel Münster Mannheim Braunschweig Mainz Bochum Wuppertal Bad Reichenhall Chemnitz Lübeck Bremen Regensburg Karlsruhe Hannover Dresden Duisburg Nürnberg Ulm Virtueller Campus

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Social Sciences & Psychology

Study Forms

Dual Fernstudium Online Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IU Internationale Hochschule welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Soziale Arbeit in Dortmund. 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 7 semesters (approximately 3.5 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 IU Internationale Hochschule's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.