Selected partner universities WITHOUT Erasmus+ funding

Here is an overview and information about the most popular partner universities of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences that are not funded by Erasmus+.

The listed universities are currently the most frequently visited partner universities of our faculty, which is why we have the most experience reports and connections in our student network for these institutions.

In addition to the mentioned countries and cities, there are numerous other partner universities. To explore further opportunities, please use the MoveOn search engine of the International University Services, accessible through the pages of HSIN (International Relations Office) under the section "Before the Study Abroad Semester."

Furthermore, THWS is currently building a particularly close exchange relationship with universities from the 3IN Alliance. You can find more information on this here.

Since 1955, the "Rajagiri School of Social Work" has been providing practical and highly qualified education and research programs, ranging from the Bachelor's to the PhD level. The institution is located in the southwestern part of India, in the city of Kalamassery, near the major city of Kochi. The tropical region of Kerala is known for its white sandy beaches, coconut palm trees, mountains, and the waterways, lagoons, and lakes of the Backwaters.

• Language of instruction: English
• Programs: Social Work
• Website

Bangalore, with a population of over 11 million, is the third-largest city in India and the capital of the state of Karnataka, located in the southwestern part of India.

• Language of instruction: English
• Website

The German Jordanian University is a public university in Jordan established based on the concept of practical and application-oriented education from German universities of applied sciences. Amman is the capital of Jordan and has a population of approximately 4 million.

• Only available for students in the "International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants (MRM)" program.
• For more information, please visit the German Jordanian University's website.
• You can also watch the "Image Film of the German Jordanian University" on YouTube.

The university was opened in 1948. The Department of Santander is located in the northeastern region of Colombia. Agriculture is one of the pillars of the region, with the cultivation of tobacco, cocoa, pineapples, yuca, rice, coffee, and various fruits. Notable attractions in the area include the Chicamocha Canyon, San Gil, Yariguíes National Park, and the Barichara National Monument, a historic colonial-style village.

• Language of instruction: Spanish
• For more information please visit the university's website

The "Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences" at the University of Namibia is a leading institution in the field of social sciences education and research in southern Africa. The diverse city of Windhoek, with over 320,000 residents, is the capital of Namibia and, due to its central location, provides an excellent starting point for exploring all aspects of Namibia.

• Language of instruction: English
• Programs: social work, media studies
• Website

The "University of Nigeria" is the first university founded and run by locals since Nigeria gained independence. Its "Faculty of Social Science" is one of the largest, with 5,000 students, and it is the oldest social science faculty in the country. Nsukka is located in the southeastern part of Nigeria in the Udi Hills highland and is a relatively small town with approximately 40,000 residents.

• Language of instruction: English
• Programs: Social Work
• Website

Die technische Universität Chaoyang wurde 1994 gegründet und ist Taiwans erste private technische Hochschule. Taiwans freundliche und hilfsbereite Bevölkerung spiegelt sich auch in der Atmosphäre der Universität wieder. Mit der Westküste als sehr städtische Umgebung, der Ostküste mit schönen Stränden und dem Zentralgebirge zum Wandern bietet die Natur Aktivitäten für jeden Geschmack.

Kurse in Sozialer Arbeit können auf englisch belegt werden.

• Zur Website

The university was established in 1958. The university has campuses in northern Taiwan, located in Taipei, and in the southern region in Kaohsiung.

• Language of instruction: English
• Download the admission brochure for international students.
• For more information, please visit the Shih Chien University website.
• You can also watch the "School Profile of Shih Chien University" video on YouTube.

Located in the state of Alabama, Auburn University has grown into one of the largest universities in the southern United States. Auburn, with a population of around 60,000, is a small and friendly town, and the enormous campus caters to nearly 30,000 students, providing all the elements of a typical American college experience.

• Language of instruction: English
• Programs: Social Work
• Website

Pfeiffer University was founded in 1885 and is located in the state of North Carolina. With around 1,600 students, it is considered one of the smaller universities in the country. This allows Pfeiffer University to stand out with its small class sizes, a familiar atmosphere, and a strong sense of community.

• Language of instruction: English
• Programs: Healthcare Management
• Website

Established in 1841, Samford University is located in the state of Alabama, nestled in a green setting but not far from the major city of Birmingham. Samford is a Christian university offering more than 170 programs and serving approximately 5,600 students.

• Language of instruction: English
• Programs: Social Work
• Website