Study abroad in Bern, Switzerland: Most popular universities for Social Work.

Are you thinking of studying Social Work, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Social Work in Bern, Switzerland. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of Bern

The University of Bern offers top quality across the board: it enjoys special recognition in leading-edge disciplines, is reputed for the excellent quality of its teaching, offers a delightful setting, and a campus environment intimately linked to the social, economic and political life of the city.
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Bern University of Applied Sciences

Studying at Bern University of Applied Sciences provides you with the practical grounding you need for a successful career. From Agriculture to Wood Engineering – we offer a wide range of degree programmes with flexible modes of study.
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Most popular Social Work programmes for international students in Bern

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Social Work degree in Bern.

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Public Management & Policy, PMP

University of Bern

The increasing complexity of the tasks performed by the state and its forms of intervention require a new understanding of public service in general and the modernisation of public administration.
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Doctoral Programme North-South

University of Bern

The Doctoral Programme North-South (DONOS) offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the dynamics of social, political and cultural change in Europe and the ‘global South’ (with a focus on Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia).

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Social Work

Bern University of Applied Sciences

The master's degree in Social Work at the Bern University of Applied Sciences qualifies you to take on demanding staff and management functions. It is offered in cooperation with the Lucerne and St. Gallen universities of applied sciences.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Social Work

Social Work degrees teach students how to improve the well-being and life-quality of vulnerable groups like children, youths, homeless people, or minorities. Social Work studies employ theories from Sociology, Education, Psychology, as well as knowledge of public laws. Students learn how to support people in need of help and how to empower them to take action and solve the problems they face.

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