Bachelor International Social Work

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The program starts 1 September 2025

We live in a world full of challenges. From natural disasters to poverty. From climate change to human rights violations. As an internationally oriented social worker you contribute to a healthy and inclusive society. Study International Social Work at HAN and make a world of difference!

NVAO Accredited programme

Why study International Social Work at HAN?

Unique in the Netherlands

This program is unique. It's the only international social work bachelor in the entire country.

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Hands-on experience

Gain actual experience in the field from the very first year. Put theory into practice. Make an immediate impact.

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Get creative

Learn how to use creative means in social work. Art. Sports. Music. Gamification. Social technology. To connect with and empower those around you.

International Social Work. Creatief vak college tekenen. Foto van bovenaf genomen

International community development

Put your knowledge into practice. Learn how to work with international communities. To lead people to a better quality of life in the future.

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What Do you Learn?

An International Social Work bachelor degree at HAN teaches you how to connect with groups of people. Inspire them towards a better future. You learn to liaise with local and international contacts. Set up projects. Empower individuals and communities. So they can become more self-sufficient. You start your internships in the 1st year, so you put theory into practice from the very start. With this degree, you’ll be specialized in Community Development and Inclusive Society. Get going!

International Social Work Bachelor Students At HAN Campus Arnhem.
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What Can you Do with International Social Work?

With an International Social Work bachelor degree from HAN, you can collaborate with local professionals and target groups. Set up a community health program in Calcutta. Initiate a music school for children and teens in a South African township. Collaborate on a program that enables women in Nepal to start their own business through microcredit. Run a skill set booster program at a refugee camp. You’re only limited by your imagination.

International Social Work students work together on a project.
16 November 2024
 

Online Open Day

The Open Day on 16 November is online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Talk to students and lecturers from International Social Work. Sit in on one of the many talk shows and get the ins and outs on admission, housing, visas and scholarships. And ask all your questions. All from the comfort of your own home!

International students Diego and Andrei studying at the library on the Arnhem campus of HAN University of Applied Sciences.
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What do Students Think?

Students as partners
 

Dutch way of learning

The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.

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Why study in the Netherlands?

Planning to study in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (17th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.

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Discover the city of Arnhem

Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.

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The location

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  • HAN Arnhem campus

    Ruitenberglaan 26
    6826 CC Arnhem
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News and articles

Een foto van student International Social Work Talia Heinen tijdens haar stage in Sri Lanka.
Student experience: Manuela Pekelman Venturini (International Social Work)''I love that we all help each other''
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Student experience: Greggory Lien (International Social Work)''I've become more expressive''
International Social Work student in HAN Nijmegen building

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Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
 

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Program

Discover the ins and outs of International Social Work. Find out about the courses, internship, study abroad and the graduation assignment.

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