BA Social Sciences / BA Sozialwissenschaften: Social and Political Change Europa-Universität Flensburg

Courses are held in English and German (50% each).

Students can choose to write the Bachelor's thesis in either language.

Students can choose to learn Spanish, Danish or French as part of the programme.

Modern societies are subject to constant processes of change. The Social and Political Change Bachelor's programme will help you gain the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of modern society.

Why, in which ways and by whom processes of social change take place are fundamental questions that the programme will prepare you to reflect upon academically as well as through "hands-on experiences".

Societies are changing faster than ever before. Digitalisation, climate change, migration movements, the erosion of democratic institutions and growing global social inequality are just some of the key topics that will be addressed throughout your studies.

The BA Social Sciences: Social and Political Change programme is driven by the conviction that the interactions of dynamic societies beg explorations through interdisciplinarity. Our programme is the first undergraduate Bachelor's in the social sciences in Germany that upholds this particular interdisciplinary perspective, and it does so bilingually!

• First semester start date: mid-September
• Integrated language module and semester abroad
• Internship semester

Application period 15 May to 15 July
For detailed info, apply online.

Semesters one and two: basic phase

Semesters three and four: research-oriented phase + in-depth knowledge

Semesters five and six: mobility and end of the degree

• The first year of study introduces students to theories and fields of analysis of political science and sociology, as well as to quantitative and qualitative empirical social research.
• From the second year of studies onwards, students have the opportunity to focus on four thematic areas from the "Challenges of Social Change" specialisation area to sharpen your professional profile:

1. "Social Participation and Democracy"
2. "Migration and Integration"
3. "Social Inequality and the Welfare State"
4. "Changes in Societal Natural Relationships"

• Additionally, strong emphasis is put on enhancing methodological knowledge and skills through a year-long research seminar in the second year.

Semester five takes place at a partner university. Some of our current partners include:

1. University of Southern Denmark
2. University College Cork
3. Norwegian University of Science and Technology
4. University of Málaga
5. Syddansk Universitet
6. Università degli Studi di Milano
7. Universidad Icesi (Colombia)
8. Soongsil University (South Korea)
9. Université du Luxembourg
10. ISCTE IUL - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
11. Troy University

Our partner co-operations increase every year to give our students exchange opportunities that fit their personal interests and goals.

M16 "Profession & Outlook" gives our students the opportunity to either take on a practical academic task such as organising an academic event (Sub-Module 1) or to complete an eight-week professional internship (Sub-Module 2).

No tuition fees

There is a student fee of 309.30 EUR per semester. The fee includes the services of the "Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein" (providing students with student prices at the cafeteria, activities and free psychological counselling), the AStA (providing free activities organised by the Student Union) and AktivBus. The semester ticket entitles the holder to free public bus/train transportation in Hamburg and within the state of Schleswig-Holstein, where Flensburg is located.

The cost of living in Flensburg is generally slightly lower than in major German cities. A budget of 800 to 1,000 EUR per month should cover the basic cost of living, including rent.

Please note: To get a visa, the German government requires a proof that the student has 934 EUR per month multiplied by the numbers of months of the stay.

A high school diploma is needed (equivalent to the Abitur).
For a list of all admission requirements, please click here!

• Proficiency in English and German languages.
• One of the two languages is mastered at CEFR level C1 and the other at level B2 (minimum).
• Certificates must not be older than two years from the beginning of the semester in which you apply for enrolment. The following certificates are recognised equally.

Application period 15 May to 15 July
For detailed info, apply online.

There are the following funding opportunities within the university:

1. The Deutschlandstipendium supports talented and high-achieving students of all subjects at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.
2. Schleswig-Holstein Doctoral Scholarships: For funding, you can apply for a state doctoral scholarship awarded by the Europa-Universität Flensburg. 
3. Partial scholarships provided by the Evangelische Studierendengemeinde – ESG – Evangelical Student Congregation
4. Partial scholarships provided by the Katholische Hochschulgemeinde – KHG – Catholic University Congregation

International students from other countries are allowed to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year.

The university offers a wide range of student jobs, which are also open to international students who speak German. The city of Flensburg, being a tourist town, offers lots of part-time job opportunities for people with a good command of the English and German language. However it is not as easy to find a student job without the German language in Germany.

The accommodation on campus are administered by a non-profit organisation called the "Studentenwerk". The students must apply directly with them. The link is here: https://studentenwerk.sh/en/dormitories-in-flensburg.

The International Center together with the CampusEngel of Europa-Universität Flensburg also support and help students when it comes to finding accommodation.

There are no meal plans, since normally the students have only lunch at the cafeteria. They usually live in shared apartments with a common kitchen. Thus, they prepare breakfast and dinner at home.

The university offers the "CampusCareer" service, which is dedicated to both helping students and graduates find jobs as well as to provide workshops on application procedures, job interviews, etc. The different study programmes also have their own career days tailored to their students.

Situated in the German-Danish border region, Germany's northernmost university is a young university. Founded in 1946 by the British, it was awarded university status in 2000. Since 2014, it has been known as "Europa-Universität". In 2017, the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) adapted its semester times internationally: in the spring semester, the lecture period runs from March to June and in the fall semester, it runs from September to December. With around 6,000 students, it is a comparatively small university. Young people from around 90 nations study on the Flensburg campus.

The main study programmes focus on educational science and interdisciplinary European studies as well as on environmental sciences / sustainable development.

The location in the border region is ideal for a university with a mission to live the European dream of intercultural encounters and explore its reality. For almost 30 years, Europa-Universität Flensburg and Danish Syddansk Universitet have been working closely together. Their double degree courses in economics offer students the opportunity to obtain degrees from both universities simultaneously.

The region is characterised by beaches, wind, and the sea. Situated directly on the fjord, with its impressive old buildings, low rent, a lively cultural scene, and close proximity to Scandinavia, Flensburg offers excellent living and studying conditions.

The city of Flensburg is characterised by its waterside location and by the immediate proximity of its neighbouring country, Denmark. Located at the northernmost point in Germany, the city of Flensburg is the gateway to Scandinavia. It is only a few miles drive to the Danish border; the Kingdom of Denmark is located even closer to Flensburg than Husum or Kiel, and it can actually be seen from the beach at Wassersleben.

The campus is located about two kilometres from the city centre. Approximately one in ten residents of Flensburg is enrolled at Europa-Universität Flensburg or at the University of Applied Sciences. This is particularly noticeable during the summer months, when there is a lively atmosphere in this university town. As soon as the cold days are over and the last lectures have ended, students meet at the beach or at the place to be in the harbour, the "Hafenspitze".

Whether it's the reflecting water, the sailboats rocking gently in the waves, the sunset or the fact that there is always someone you know, everyone likes the heart of Flensburg.

Away from the water, Flensburg's historical city centre and its identity, developed over many centuries, is one of the landmarks of the city. Spared attacks in times of war, Art Nouveau style houses and old villas can be found everywhere in the city. Its small streets are home to cafés, numerous courtyards, rum producers, a wide pedestrian zone, harbour pubs, and several beaches.