Study Social Work & Health
Shape the future with a sense of responsibility for people
Do you want to support people in a meaningful way and actively help tackle societal challenges? At FHV, you’ll receive a hands-on, interdisciplinary education that prepares you for a purposeful career in the social and healthcare sectors.
What to expect:
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A meaningful education with real social impact
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Strong practical focus and interdisciplinary teaching that prepares you for your professional life
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Innovation meets practice – close collaboration with research centres: Human-Centred Technologies and Empirical Social Sciences
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An internationally recognised academic qualification with high standards of quality
Perspectives for you and society
The department of Social Affairs and Health combines the areas of expertise of social work as well as health and nursing. People and their needs in different phases of life are the focus of these study programmes. Graduates make a significant contribution to shaping a values-oriented society.
In the area of health and nursing care, the FHV works closely with the Vorarlberg nursing school and health and nursing facilities. The modular curriculum and a high practical component prepare you for a diverse field of activity. The course also opens the doors for a further career in healthcare.
In social work, you can also set personal priorities right from the start in order to take responsibility for socially relevant issues. In the master's program you can choose between specializing in clinical social work and social space work. Interdisciplinarity and internationality in your studies offer you opportunities for a career with meaning and future security.
