For over 20 years, the University of Vechta (Germany) has been training gerontologists who learn how individuals and societies can create optimal conditions for a high quality of life in old age in the long term.
The degree programme covers study contents from many areas (health sciences, sociology, psychology, law and economics), both application-orientated and research-orientated.
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
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| Standard period of study | 6 semester |
Start of studies | winter semester |
| Application deadline | 30.09. - The application period starts in the beginning of June and we advise international applicants to apply as early as possible. |
| Requirements |
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| Internship | An internship of eight weeks is part of the degree programme. |
| ECTS | 180 |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Tuition fee | In principle, no fees are charged for studying at the University of Vechta (tuition fees). Only the semester fee is payable. This covers certain administrative costs and allows you to take advantage of benefits such as discounts in the refectory or free use of buses and trains in Lower Saxony. |
The degree programme is both research- and application-oriented. The organisation of the course allows students to spend time at another university in Germany or abroad during the standard period of study (mobility window).
Study contents in the compulsory area:
In addition, further legal, economic, socio-political and psychological modules as well as teaching research projects are available in the compulsory elective area.
The career opportunities for gerontologists are very diverse: for example, management tasks in care, nursing and counselling facilities, activities in politics, in the healthcare system and welfare associations, in human resources departments, in municipal elderly care and social planning, with manufacturers and service providers whose target group is people in the second half of life.
Gerontological skills are increasingly in demand!
The University of Vechta is a state university with accredited degree programmes and a long tradition. As a small, modern university, it is characterised by innovative courses, small learning groups and personal advice.
Applying to study in Vechta is very easy. We explain step by step how to do it.
If you have any questions about studying at the University of Vechta, please feel free to contact the team of the International Office!
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