Program Overview
The Comparative Social Policy and Welfare at Johannes Kepler University Linz is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative Social Policy and Welfare programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Linz, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Social Policy and Welfare programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Introduction to Master\'s studies", \'Practicum\', \'European Welfare Regimes and Comparative Social Policy\', \'National Systems of Work and Welfare\', \'Synthesis of Welfare Regimes and Comparative Social Policy\', \'Research Areas of Social Policy\', \'Empirical Research Methodology and Methods\', "Master\'s Thesis", "Master\'s Thesis Seminar"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students applying for the dual Master\'s Degree Program in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare must have successfully completed a Bachelor\'s degree program or a Diploma degree program in the area of Social Sciences, Economics and Business (i.e. Social Economics, Sociology, Economics and Business, Business Administration, Economics), or have a degree in an equivalent area of study from a recognized Austrian institution or foreign post-secondary institute of education.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 745 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 382 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johannes Kepler University Linz directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johannes Kepler University Linz
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Linz, Austria
The Johannes Kepler University Linz is a public university in Austria. It is located in Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. It offers bachelor's, master's, diploma and doctoral degrees in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120