Overview

What do you learn?

You learn to liaise with local and international contacts. Set up projects. Empower individuals and communities. So they can become more self-sufficient. You start your internships in the 1st year, so you put theory into practice from the very start. With this degree, you’ll be specialized in Community Development and Inclusive Society. Get going!

With an International Social Work bachelor degree from HAN University of Applied Sciences, you can collaborate with local professionals and target groups. Set up a community health program in Calcutta. Initiate a music school for children and teens in a South African township.

Collaborate on a program that enables women in Nepal to start their own business through microcredit. Run a skill set booster program at a refugee camp. You’re only limited by your imagination.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Psychology & Pedagogy
Theories on Communities
Critical and Ethical Considerations
Target-Group Analysis
Development of Social Participation
Community Development
Contacting Target Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your certificate of secondary education is sufficient. There aren't any subjects required for this program.

You need one of the following certificates of secondary education:

Dutch havo or vwo certificate
International Baccalaureate
Abitur
Fachhochschulereife
Sekolah Menegah Atas (SMA)
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE-A level)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Nijmegen

800 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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