Overview

About the program

The broad, interdisciplinary programme includes the subjects of sociology, political science, communication science and law. The Social Sciences for Intercultural Relations program offered at Fulda University of Applied Sciences can be completed in German and/or English and is supplemented by lessons in foreign languages

Students on the Social Sciences degree programme can spend a semester abroad. Various funding opportunities are available for this, such as scholarships and professional help from the department's international relations office. Students travel to a wide variety of countries and continents.

Career paths

Graduates of the BASIB degree programme have a wide range of job opportunities in intercultural professional fields. Students acquire interdisciplinary and intercultural skills through the programme. These enable them to work in national and international organisations, public authorities, companies and non-profit organisations.

International relations, development co-operation, support for migrants, intercultural training and personnel management can be topics. Youth work, adult education and media are also possible fields of work. Graduates work for various organisations:

a municipal office for diversity and participation,
a ministry,
an NGO (non-governmental organisation) on the topic of human rights,
he Federal Office for Migration and Refugees,

in trade union education work,
in company personnel management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diversity and gender studies
European integration and globalisation
Communication and digitalisation in the workplace
Methods of empirical social research

Foreign languages

The degree programme spans over 6 semesters. It begins with foundational courses in various disciplines, followed by the introduction of intercultural dimensions starting from the 2nd semester. During the 5th semester, students have the opportunity to select one of three elective specializations: Migration and Diversity, Work and Interculturality in Organizations, or Globalization and Sustainable Development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

76

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology Social Psychology View 8 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

76

Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

General higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
International school-leaving certificate
German language skills (C1) and/or English language skills (B2)
Admission to the degree programme is possible in the winter semester
No further admission requirements such as internships etc.

Tuition Fee

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International

600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 300 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 300 EUR per semester during 36 months.

there is no tuition fee but students pay a contribution fee of 300 €/semester

Living costs for Fulda

650 - 800 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Sciences for Intercultural Relations.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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