Historically, social work has always been international - the problems it responds to, the people it tries to support, the disciplines and ideas it incorporates do not stop at national borders. We therefore see our students' stays abroad during their social work studies as a central part of their personal and professional development. This often deepens and broadens their own perspective on themselves, the world and their profession, boosts their motivation for their studies and practice and can lead to new dialogues in new contexts.

We therefore provide as much support as possible to all students on Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes who would like to take advantage of this opportunity to spend time abroad as part of their studies (study abroad and/or internship). A network of partner universities with which we maintain co-operations in and outside Europe is available to you for this purpose. On this page you will find an overview of our partner universities as well as some photos and reports from LFB students who have been abroad ("Postcards from abroad"). Further information can be found on the HTWK Leipzig International website.

The Teaching and Research Department of Social Sciences recommends the fourth (study) and/or fifth semester (specialisation internship) of the Bachelor's degree programme for a stay abroad. The International Student Services division of the Department of Student Affairs organises information events on studying abroad, including funding, several times a year. You can find the dates on this website.
You can find an initial overview of study-related stays abroad here. You are also welcome to use Ms Törpel's office hours to ask your individual questions.
The Coordinator for International Relations at the faculty will be happy to advise you on initial ideas and options for a stay abroad and, after a successful application, on the Learning Agreement to be drawn up by you, which ensures the recognition of modules taken abroad at the HTWK in advance. Please arrange an individual appointment during her consultation hours.