Social Innovation FH Salzburg (Salzburg University of Applied Sciences)

Globalisation, extremism, new forms of communication – our society is constantly changing, and this inevitably brings new challenges. It is important to react to these challenges with flexibility as well as creativity with solution-oriented approaches. Become a specialist and executive in the social sector with our Master's degree in Social Innovation and actively shape the social future!

Our Master's degree in Social Innovation enables you to deepen your knowledge and really specialise in the field of social work. Socio-political, social, and demographic changes are increasingly creating new areas of tension, specially nowadays.
Studying at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences gives you comprehensive skills for innovative planning and responsible management within the social sector. Learn to develop professional strategies for societal change processes based on critical analysis and reflection, such as the following:

• Ageing societies – new forms of health promotion
• Increasing globalisation – migration movements, growing societal diversity
• Social inequality – empowering disadvantaged groups, ensuring social stability

Entry requirements

All applicants must be qualified to study at an Austrian university. 

Please also note that there may be additional requirements. For more information please see "Zugangsvoraussetzungen" and "Aufnahmeverfahren" on the german website of the degree programme.

German language skills

Please note that the degree programme is conducted in German language! A proof of language proficiency is part of the admission requirements. A very good command of the German language is necessary. Minimum: B2 level, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR.

The Salzburg University of Applied Sciences does not offer any German language courses prior to admission to a study programme. Prospective students have to take care about that on their own responsibility.