# Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie

> public · Hamburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Hamburg
- **Region:** Hamburg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** social-work
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** http://www.ev-hochschule-hh.de
- **Address:** Horner Weg 170, 22111 Hamburg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city, a major port with international character, vibrant cultural life, excellent nightlife, and a strong student community. Rents have risen but remain moderate by European capital standards. The city offers dense job opportunities in social services, NGOs, international organisations, and creative industries—ideal for students who want to combine study with work experience.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students makes this institution exceptionally affordable compared to most private German options.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city, offering a large student community, rich cultural life, and strong public transport.
- Social work is a field with stable demand across Germany and the broader EU labour market.
- An EU-accredited German degree is recognised across all Schengen countries, expanding your long-term career geography.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you time to find employment in your field.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard academic English preparation.

## Watch out for

- Daily life and many bachelor programmes require strong German; limited German skills create a serious integration barrier.
- Non-EU applicants often need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or hold a recognised university-entrance qualification before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year before a visa is issued.
- Hamburg has a severe student housing shortage; private rental costs are among the highest in Germany.
- Social work programmes in Germany are typically taught in German, so an IELTS score alone may not be sufficient for full programme access.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €620–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hamburg
- **How to apply:** STW's application portal (stwhh.de) explicitly excludes this institution's students, so there is no institutional dorm application route. Students search the private rental market directly (e.g. WG-gesucht, Homelike) or via church/diaconal networks connected to Rauhes Haus.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Hamburg's own eligibility page explicitly excludes students of this institution (listed under its former name, Evangelische Fachhochschule für Sozialpädagogik) from its residence halls. Students therefore must rely entirely on the private rental market — shared flats (WG), private studios, or church/diaconal housing networks tied to the Rauhes Haus campus. Budget for private Hamburg WG rents, which run well above STW dorm prices.
- **Source:** https://www.stwhh.de/en/accommodation-for-students-and-trainees/application-information

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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