M.A. International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) Würzburg

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About the programme

International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants (MRM) is an application-oriented, English-language Master's at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), with an international focus. It is for people who want to contribute to social work with refugees and migrants. In Germany, that means supporting and empowering refugees and immigrants, helping them integrate and reducing barriers in public services. In Europe and beyond, it means organising human-rights-oriented help for refugees, for example in EU hotspot asylum centres or UNHCR camps in regions of origin and transit. Based on research and theory, you gain intercultural, legal, educational and psychological skills to develop practical responses to the situation of refugees and migrants, and to work with local and international policy actors. Cooperation with universities abroad links the programme to countries of origin and transit regions, including partner universities for study abroad in the second semester.

Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants at Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

German for application
A2
German for enrollment
A2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Enrollment

Prerequisites

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree or diploma in the field of Social Work, welfare, welfare work or social pedagogy or a related field of studies with an overall grade of 2.5 or better and at least 210 ECTS credits, or a qualitatively equivalent higher education degree. With a qualification of at least 180 ECTS credits, the missing 30 ECTS credits can be made up subject to the Study and Examination Regulations.
  • Applicants, who have acquired their qualification at a non-German language institution, must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of German (language proficiency level A2 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe) in order to be admitted; enrolment takes place in this respect subject to the condition that proof is provided by the end of the second semester.
  • The teaching language of the master’s programme is English. Thus, sufficient oral and written command of English is needed. Applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English at the level B2. Please find more information under [Language](https://fas.thws.de/en/mrm/degree-programme/application/l... (opens in a new tab)).
  • Valid TOEFL IBT® test result of at least 83 points (internet-based)
  • Valid IELTS test with at least 6.0 points
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) or Cambridge B2 First, minimum grade C
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge C1 Advanced, minimum level B2
  • UNIcert® Certificate, minimum level II (UniCert® II)
  • English language certificates at the minimum level B2 obtained at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt

Proficiency in German

Although the teaching language of the Master’s programme “International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants” is English a certain level of knowledge in German (A2) is required.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants

Standard documents checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
  • Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
  • English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Passport copy
  • APS certificate (if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam)

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

Application fee

Free

Address

Münzstraße 12

97070 Würzburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

N/A

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Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

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