Study Social Work in Europe: universities, fees and admission
We track 219 undergraduate programmes in Social Work at 190 universities in 7 countries. Among them, public universities in Germany have the lowest typical fee for EU students: no tuition fee. 3 programmes are taught in English.
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Social Work by country
| Country | Programmes | Universities | Typical EU fee / year, public | Typical non-EU fee / year, public | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 77 | 63 | €0 | €0 | grade limit (numerus clausus) |
| Italy | 45 | 44 | €2,197 | €1,656 | entrance exam |
| Spain | 28 | 28 | €757 | €757 | cut-off score |
| France | 22 | 18 | €178 | €2,902 | application file |
| Czechia | 20 | 12 | €0 | €0 | entrance exam |
| Portugal | 17 | 17 | €697 | €2,000 | cut-off score |
| Switzerland | 10 | 8 | €2,579 | €3,171 | minimum requirements set by each university |
Cities with the most Social Work programmes
- Wiesbaden, Germany 6
- Lisbon, Portugal 5
- Rome, Italy 4
- Berlin, Germany 4
- Olomouc, Czechia 3
- Hradec Králové, Czechia 3
- České Budějovice, Czechia 3
- Prague, Czechia 3
- Lille, France 3
- Bobigny, France 3
- Ludwigsburg, Germany 3
- Hamburg, Germany 3
- Munich, Germany 3
- Barcelona, Spain 2
- Coimbra, Portugal 2
- Porto, Portugal 2
- Milan, Italy 2
- Naples, Italy 2
- Havířov, Czechia 2
- Marseille, France 2
Social Work in English
| Programme | University | City | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy and Social Work | Evropská výzkumná univerzita | Havířov | — | — |
| Servizio sociale | Libera Università di Bolzano (Bressanone) | Bressanone | €1,200 | €1,200 |
| Social Pathology and Prevention | Univerzita Hradec Králové | Hradec Králové | — | — |
Sources
- DAAD — Finances: tuition fees at higher education institutions in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Studiensuche (Studienangebote, grundständig, Vollzeit), checked 4 October 2026
- Service-Public.fr — Université : quels sont les frais d'inscription pour 2026-2027 ?, checked 4 October 2026
- Zákon č. 111/1998 Sb., o vysokých školách — § 58 (studium v českém jazyce je bezplatné), checked 29 September 2026
- MUR / USTAT — Offerta formativa, corsi di laurea 2010–2025 (a.a. 2025/26), checked 27 September 2026
- MESR — Parcoursup 2025: vœux de poursuite d'études et réponses des établissements (open data), checked 4 October 2026
- Junta de Andalucía, Distrito Único Andaluz — notas de corte de años anteriores (cupo general, checked 25 September 2026
- Lei n.º 73-A/2025 (OE 2026), art. 161.º: propina 2026/27 não superior à de 2025/26 — 697 € (DGES), checked 26 September 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.