Faculty Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences combines academic rigour with practice-oriented training and specifically prepares students for the diverse challenges of social work professions. Within a dedicated, interdisciplinary environment, innovative solutions are developed for the social issues of today and tomorrow.

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508
Students
37
Staff
15
International partners
2
affiliated institutions
5
ongoing research projects

A warm welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences!

Group photo of Social Work staff
  • If you want to help improve peopleā€™s wellbeing and quality of life in a variety of social contexts,
  • If you would like to learn how to advise, guide and support people in specific life situations,
  • If you want to shape social change and societal processes and are interested in socio-political and ethical issues,

then studying Social Work with us is the right choice for you.

Our lecturers place great emphasis on providing intensive support for students and ensuring a continuous link to real-world practice.  Through innovative and collaborative teaching and learning methods, we impart not only knowledge but also key skills and aspects of personal development. Lecturers and students are equally committed to a critical and reflective dialogue that demands a great deal of energy and attention.

Hereā€™s what else you can expect from us:

  • practice-oriented projects in small groups,
  • individualised and flexible study programmes,
  • direct access to professors, lecturers and staff,
  • short distances,
  • a modern building with high-quality facilities in all work areas.

Are you interested in one of the degree programmes offered by our faculty?

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Current research projects

Project lead:

Prof. Dr. phil. Isolde Heintze

Duration:

March 2023 to April 2026

Detailed information about the project.

Project leader:

Prof. Dr. phil Stephan Beetz

Duration:

August 2025 to July 2028

We support companies in the food value chain by providing innovative and practical solutions to help them develop sustainable business models that promote greater participation by people with disabilities.
You can find all the information about the project here.

Please feel free to have a look around our website! Here you will find interesting facts on the topic, further links, helpful resources and results from previous research projects.

Project lead:

Prof. Dr. phil. Isolde Heintze

Duration:

April 2026 to November 2026

Detailed information on the project

Project lead:

Prof. Dr. phil. Isolde Heintze

Duration:

1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026

Detailed information about the project.

Project lead:

Prof. Dr. phil. Isolde Heintze

Prof. Dr. phil. Simon Moses Schleimer

Duration:

August 2026 to December 2026

Detailed information on the project

About the research projects and PhD theses.

Any questions?

Contact

Doreen Ernstberger-Jakob
FakultƤtssekretƤrin
FakultƤt Soziale Arbeit
+49 3727 581701
doreen.ernstberger-jakob@hs-mittweida.de
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Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is a boundless testing ground aimed at driving business and society forward. How? Through academically trained specialists and straightforward collaboration, which enables regional businesses to benefit directly from our findings ā€“ or to gain new insights through joint research projects that can be put into practice straight away. We enable students to test their limits by developing their own skills and exploring new horizons.

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dedicated staff
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