Selected partner universities WITH Erasmus+ funding.

Here you can find an overview and information about the most popular Erasmus+ funded partner universities of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences.

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 them.

In addition to the mentioned countries and cities, there are numerous other partner universities. You can use the MoveOn search engine of the International Office to research further opportunities (access through the pages of HSIN - subsection "Before the semester abroad").

The THWS also maintains a particularly close exchange relationship with the universities from the 3IN Alliance. You can find more information on this here.

Antwerp is a vibrant learning city with approximately 44,000 full-time students. It has flourished into a major fashion hub and is renowned as the diamond capital of the world. It's an architecturally rich city filled with culture, bars, and restaurants. Moreover, the cities of Brussels, Paris, London, and Amsterdam are easily accessible.

• Language of instruction: English
• For more information, visit the website: https://www.kdg.be/en

Antwerp is a vibrant learning city with approximately 44,000 full-time students. It has flourished into a major fashion hub and is renowned as the diamond capital of the world. It's an architecturally rich city filled with culture, bars, and restaurants. Moreover, the cities of Brussels, Paris, London, and Amsterdam are easily accessible.

• Language of instruction: English
• For more information, visit the website: https://www.kdg.be/en

The "Metropolitan University College" is centrally located in Copenhagen and offers a variety of English-language modules for exchange students.

Some of the relevant modules include:

- Social Work

- Education

- Nursing

Furthermore, the university offers free Danish language courses that provide fundamental skills in understanding, speaking, and writing.

Language of instruction: English

To learn more about studying abroad in Copenhagen, visit the Metropolitan University College's website.

Palermo is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Sicily, situated on a bay on the north coast of Sicily. It has experienced various dominations throughout its history, including the Arabs and the Normans, which is evident in the diverse architectural styles that have been preserved.

• For more information, please visit the website: http://www.unipa.it/target/international-students/en/

VID was established in 2016 through the merger of several Norwegian institutions. It has a campus in Oslo, the capital of the Kingdom of Norway. Many attractions contribute to the unique atmosphere of Oslo in its inner fjord setting. The most significant of these is the so-called Gamlebyen (Old Town) with the exposed foundations of medieval Oslo, as well as the Royal Palace and the Akershus Fortress.

• For more information, please visit the website: https://www.vid.no/en/international/

The capital of Portugal is located at the mouth of the Tagus River in the far southwest of Europe on the Atlantic coast. Lisbon is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. The origins of the university date back to the year 1288. With approximately 20,000 students across eight faculties, the university is one of the largest in Portugal. Among the students, there are around 300 Erasmus students from all over Europe.

An exchange program is available for students in the Bachelor's program in Social Work.

• Language of instruction: Portuguese
• For more information, please visit the website of the University of Lisbon.

Umeå is located in the northern part of Sweden and, due to its proximity to the sea, enjoys a milder climate compared to similar cities in the Swedish interior. Umeå University offers courses in both Swedish and English. The English-language offerings include both introductory and advanced courses.

Examples of recent subject-related courses include:

• Social Work with Elderly
• Social Work in Sweden
• Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective

• Language of instruction: English
• For further information, please visit the Umeå University website.

Granada is located in Andalusia, Southern Spain, and has approximately 236,000 residents. The university is divided into 17 faculties offering a total of 72 degree programs. Approximately 60,000 students are supervised by around 3,247 professors and lecturers. With about 1,500 students visiting annually, Granada is one of the most popular destination universities for students participating in the Erasmus program. Students in the field of Social Work can take part in an exchange program at this university.

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

Málaga is the second-largest city in Andalusia and the sixth-largest city in Spain. The capital of the province of Málaga boasts one of the largest Spanish airports, a commercial port, and the university. Due to its climate, it is one of the most commonly chosen vacation destinations on the Iberian Peninsula.

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