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Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Duration:6 semesters・180 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 169216
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Apply by October 29th and use the code SOZIAL26PLUS to get a €2,444 discount, a free iPad plus a 1,444€ refund if you graduate within the standard study period.
Start your online study programme in Social Work today
Get involved and help shape a fairer society by standing in solidarity with disadvantaged communities. Your distance learning programme „Soziale Arbeit“ gives you in-depth knowledge of theories, concepts, and methods in social work, as well as its related disciplines: education, psychology, sociology, and law. You'll see exactly how all this applies with real-life case studies that prepare you for your professional day-to-day.
Social work tackles today’s social challenges—so the content of your studies is especially practical, relevant, and up-to-date. You can specialise in areas such as Child and Youth welfare, counselling and coaching, social management, or digitalisation and AI. This way, you’ll be equipped to take on real responsibility and play your part in shaping a positive future for society.
As part of your studies, you can gain the title of state-approved social worker or social pedagogue in Germany. You’ll complete your internship alongside your studies—so you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while you study.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Accredited degree as “Staatlich anerkannte:r Sozialarbeiter:in bzw. Sozialpädagog:in”.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 235€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 169216
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Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
All our study programmes include the following services
Unverbindlicher Probemonat
Die Gebühren für diesen Zeitraum fallen nur dann an, wenn Du danach Dein Studium bei uns fortführst.
Extension
Up to 12 months free.
Leave Semester
If you need it.
Study Abroad
Optional, as fits your life.
Microsoft Office
Free for you.
LinkedIn Learning Tutorials
Over 14,000 courses & 1,800 video tutorials.
Online Library
60,000 eBooks & access to Statista.
Study & Career Coaching
We are always by your side.
Exchange Opportunities
With lecturers and fellow students.
Eduroam Internet Access
At over 20,000 locations worldwide.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in Soziale Arbeit
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Faster pace – full speed ahead
€351€399/mtl.
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Faster pace – full speed aheadReach your degree quickly.
For anyone who wants to focus fully on their studies.
Approx. 40 hours of study per week.
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Popular
Medium pace – steady and balanced
€308€344/mtl.
Study Part-Time IApply by October 29th and use the code SOZIAL26PLUS to get €2,444 discount, € 1,444 Cashback and a free iPad.
Medium pace – steady and balancedOur recommendation – and popular with IU students.
Study flexibly alongside work or family and extend your study time moderately.
Approx. 30 hours of study per week.
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Slower pace – slow but steady
€235€259/mtl.
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Slower pace – slow but steadyLearn at a relaxed pace with a light weekly workload.
Ideal if you have many other commitments.
Approx. 20 hours of study per week.
Study Part-Time I
Apply by October 29th and use the code SOZIAL26PLUS to get €2,444 discount, € 1,444 Cashback and a free iPad.
Sorgenfrei Scholarship
IU "Sorgenfrei" Scholarship for Health & Social Affairs
Would you like to study in the field of Health & Social Affairs? Then apply for one of 11 partial scholarships sponsored by Openbank and receive a grant of €3,444 towards your tuition fees.
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
Reduce your study duration: Skip individual modules or entire semesters!
Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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Need help with your recognition application? Our recognition guide brings together all the key information you need.
If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
We require proof of your German language skills from prospective foreign students for the German language study programme. You can prove this to us as follows:
TestDaF (TND3, min. 3 points in all sections, level B2)
DSH (DSH1, level B2)
Telc (Telc B2, level B2)
ÖSD (ÖSD B2, level B2)
Please note: The proof must be submitted before the start of the study programme and must not be older than five years as a rule.
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Voices on distance learning
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Hannaj
5,0/5
Fernstudium B.A. Soziale Arbeit
Ich bin mit meinem Fernstudium Soziale Arbeit an der IU sehr zufrieden. Besonders gut gefällt mir die hohe Flexibilität, da sich das Studium gut an den eigenen Alltag und berufliche sowie private Verpflichtungen anpassen lässt. Die Studieninhalte sind interessant und praxisnah aufgebaut und die verschiedenen Lernmöglichkeiten helfen dabei, sich die Inhalte individuell zu erarbeiten. Insgesamt bietet mir das Studium genau die Flexibilität, die ich mir von einem Fernstudium gewünscht habe.
Posted on 18.09.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Susanne
4,9/5
Hohe Flexibilität
Das Studium an der IU ermöglicht es mir, mich neben Job und Familie weiterzuentwickeln und zu qualifizieren. Viele kennen das: mit Kindern ist der Alltag nicht immer planbar. Da wären feste Vorlesungs- und Prüfungszeiten nur schwer umsetzbar gewesen. Daher schätze ich sehr die Freiheit und Flexibilität, mir die Lernphasen und Prüfungen nach meinen Bedürfnissen und Zeiten legen zu können.
Posted on 26.08.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Julia
4,7/5
Ideal für berufstätige Mütter
Für mich als berufstätige Mutter war das Fernstudium an der IU genau die richtige Entscheidung. Besonders überzeugt hat mich die hohe Flexibilität, da ich mein Studium gut mit meinem Beruf und meinem Familienalltag vereinbaren kann. Die Lernmaterialien sind sehr gut aufbereitet und der Online-Campus ermöglicht einen unkomplizierten Zugriff auf alle wichtigen Inhalte. Auch die Betreuung empfinde ich als sehr zuverlässig und unterstützend. [... ]
Posted on 24.08.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
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