The Master in Social Work program focuses on preparing graduates for frontline social work and applied research. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, the program equips students with competencies for creating modern social and health services. Graduates are well-prepared for managerial roles in social and healthcare services, including project planning and evaluation.
Students study concepts within social work, focusing on societal issues and solutions. The curriculum covers both theoretical frameworks and practical applications pertinent to contemporary social challenges.
The program is organized into four semesters, combining theoretical coursework with hands-on experiences. Students engage in internships and conduct research as part of their thesis requirements.
Graduates gain competencies in social service planning, execution, and management, alongside critical research skills. They develop strong analytical and problem-solving abilities tailored to the social work field.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2025
€363 / semester
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
ÖH-Beitrag: € 25,20, Studiengebühren: € 363,36 / Semester
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
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