Nice to have you here! Or as the North Germans say: "Moin!"
On these pages you will find all kinds of information
- about our exchange program Supporting families, children and youths in their environment
- the opportunity to complete an internship in our region
- all about the application process
Do you still have a lot of questions or have new ones arisen? Then please feel free to send me an e-mail.
Best regards
Catherine Herbin
(International Coordinator of the Department of Social Work and Health)
We always offer the study semester exchange program "Supporting families, children and youths in their environment" in the summer semester.
In the summer semester 2026, we offer 11 courses in English, from which you can put together your individual study program.
Ten courses are in the field of Social Work and Health (max. 30 ECTS) and one course is a German course (5 ECTS).
In order to participate in our English-language course program, you must have at least a B2 level of English.
(Please find out in advance about the requirements for credit transfer at your home university and discuss your choice with your International Coordinator)
You are also welcome to complete an internship in a social institution in the region.
We offer a variable 15-16 ECTS program for international students of social work or similar. In addition to the practical unit in an institution, this includes an accompanying course in the Department of Social Work and the completion of a German course at the university. This combination enables you not only to gain insights into the practice of social work, but also into the system of social work in Germany, as well as to develop or deepen your German language skills in order to better connect with people in your professional and private environment in Emden (and the region).
Important: Since the International Coordinator will contact the institutions in the region according to your interests and is therefore very individual, the internship program is only possible in consultation with the International Coordinator in good time.
If you are interested, please contact me at: catherine.herbin|at|hs-emden-leer.de
We look forward to seeing you!
| Modules | ECTS | Language of Instruction |
| Internship | 8 | depending on the institution |
| Accompanying course to the internship | 2-3 | German/English |
| German course | 5 | German course |
| Total ECTS | 15-16 |
Of course, you can also add courses from the regular German-language courses offered by the Department of Social Work and Health to your study program. However, this is only possible if you fulfill the respective requirements (e.g. German language skills at level B2).
It is also possible to take courses from other departments in English (see course catalog).
In both cases, however, your choice of course must be discussed individually with me and your international coordinator at your home university and approved by both of us.
In the Fact Sheet 2025/26 you will find, among other things, information on
- the contact persons in the department and in the International Office
- the language requirements in the departments
- the semester times and fees at our university
- as well as other data you will need to provide as part of the application process
You will find a lot of helpful information about your stay abroad in Emden, including preparation for your stay (visa, health insurance, etc.) as well as about accommodation and living in Emden on the pages of our International Office.
If you have any further questions, please contact our International Coordinator in the Department of Social Work and Health:
Ms. Catherine Herbin
E-Mail: catherine.herbin|at|hs-emden-leer.de
Phone +49 (0)4921 807 1261
Room G125
Office hours: Mondays to Wednesdays; appointments by arrangement
Please follow these steps when applying:
- Contact the "International Office"/the "International Coordinator" at your home university for advice and nomination.
- Your International Office should then nominateyou by e-mail to Ms. Catherine Herbin, our International Coordinator in the Department of Social Work and Health.
- Required data of the student in the nomination e-mail:
- Name of the student
- current degree program incl. semester
- E-mail address of the student
- desired exchange program in the field of Social Work and Health at the HS Emden/Leer or, in the case of individual course selection, the desired course of study
We will then send the information required for the application to your e-mail address.
Deadlines:
Winter semester (September - January) / Academic year (September - July):
- Nomination: 01.05.
- Application: 15.05.
Summer semester (March - July):
- Nomination: 01.11.
- Application: 15.11.
Semester periods:
- Winter semester 2025/26:
- Orientation week incl. intensive German course: 11.09. - 19.09.2025
Lecture period incl. examination period: 22.09.2025 - 31.01.2026
- Summer semester 2026:
- Orientation week incl. intensive German course: one week before the start of lectures in February 2026
- Lecture period incl. examination period: March - July 2026
We look forward to seeing you!
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