University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Bachelor's degree in social work
Linz, Austria
BA
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Apr 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 363 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* plus the ÖH contribution for students from EU and EEA countries | for students from third countries: €726.72 per semester
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Key Summary
Learn how to help
Professional social work promotes social change, social development and social cohesion as well as the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, social responsibility and respect for diversity are fundamental to social work. On the basis of social work methods and theories and a wide range of scientific principles, social work helps to overcome the challenges of life.
The Bachelor's degree program in "Social Work" offers interdisciplinary training for experts who advise, accompany and support people and plan and organize assistance processes. The course ensures practice-oriented vocational training and has the general training goal: "Learn how to help!"
In addition, the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences also runs a course in "Academic Social Pedagogical Specialist Supervisor" with 165 ECTS as a vocational training based on the Upper Austria Social Professions Act as part of its Center of Lifelong Learning (COL3). This course is aimed at people with and without a high school diploma. Its graduates have a high level of permeability to a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and those with a university entrance qualification have the opportunity to then take the Master's degree in Social Work at the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences.
Important facts
- Organisational form: Full-time and part-time
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)
- Admission procedure: entrance test, interview
- Costs: Information on tuition fees and ÖH contribution
- Duration of study: 6 semesters
- Language: German
- ECTS: 180
- Research strength at the highest level
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is the strongest research university in the country – with over 440 dedicated researchers and an annual research budget of around 21 million euros, it sets standards in applied research. - Close ties to the economy
Through collaborations with more than 630 companies and organizations, the FH OÖ offers practice-oriented study programs that are directly tailored to the requirements of the job market – including internships, project work and direct contact with industry. - Internationally well connected
With over 250 partner universities worldwide, numerous exchange programs and English-language study programs, the FH OÖ promotes global perspectives and international careers. - Practical teaching with real added value
Lecturers with professional experience, real case studies and project work ensure a close integration of theory and practice – students learn in an application-oriented and business-like manner. - Individual study design through small groups and flexible formats
Small class sizes, fixed timetables and flexible organizational forms – whether full-time, part-time or dual – enable personal support, good planning and optimal compatibility with work and everyday life.