International Social Work
Bachelor
As an internationally oriented social worker you contribute to a healthy and inclusive society. Study International Social Work at HAN and make a world of difference!
International Social Work at HAN trains you to work together with local communities in an international setting. Your aim is to empower individuals and communities to become more resilient and self-reliant. You do that by working systematically and with proven methods, by setting up projects, liaising with local and international contacts and by connecting people. With this degree you specialize in Community Development and Inclusive Society.
In today's climate we face all kinds of global issues, such as natural disasters, migration, climate change, poverty to name a few. Issues that need more than a quick fix. Social workers are crucial in working together with and for communities to tackle these issues from the ground up. By building bridges with involved parties in a sustainable way, social workers make a difference!
You learn project management, how to do social research, tools and the latest developments in the field of social work. Next to theory you delve into practice by doing internships throughout all 4 years of your study. After all fieldwork is at the heart of social work.
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English
Title
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6
- IELTS overall band
- 213
- TOEFL computer based
- 80
- TOEFL internet based
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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '25 | - | 1 May '25 |
Scholarships
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NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Contact
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Main addressRuitenberglaan 31
6826 CC Arnhem
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