Self-referential, exploratory, research-oriented and practical and project-related learning; Personal contact between students and teaching staff; Atmosphere that promotes learning; lecturers readily available, support in all phases of study (mentoring groups); student advice office; Guidance and support from the International Office/international representatives; manageable seminar sizes; Regular visits to institutions within Germany and in other European countries; Close integration of theory and practice; Supervision during the practical phase; courses on self-reflection and professional identity.

Erasmus University Charter; German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)/PROMOS programmes; Option to acquire an Euregio (additional) certificate in association with 6 universities (NL/B/D); Bachelor: 10-16 outgoing students each winter semester who complete the practical components of their studies abroad (usually the 2nd practical phase in module 21 “Fields of Action”); In the Master's, the research project can be completed abroad. Structural simplifications for international mobility are put in place for the time periods mentioned. Stays abroad are also encouraged outside these windows.

Gordon Academic College of Education Haifa, Israel; Instituto Universitário Lisboa, Portugal; Christ University Bangalore, Indien; University of Gothenburg, Sweden; University College Cork, Irland; Goteborg University, Schweden; Istanbul University, Türkei; University of Pittsburgh, USA; EUREGIO-Zertifikat: Hogeschool Limburg Hasselt, Belgien; Hogeschool Zuyd Sittard/Heerlen, Niederlande u.a.

Web-based campus management system (HIS), central campus portal for students, teaching staff and non-teaching staff (ILIAS for study, teaching, non-teaching staff, Web-ex, BigBlueButton and ELVI for video conferences and online or online-based teaching), portal for guests and alumni. Use of digital resources (blended learning/e-learning) in studies and teaching, correspondingly very good room facilities, networked library (online research and ordering); (IT) service offices and blended-learning teams providing advice and support; MIDI keyboards, digital music production; Mobile reader

Research-based Master's degree course with a focus on "Education and Integration" and "Clinical and Therapeutic Social Work" with study-integrated research and development projects. Independent development and implementation of research projects in smaller research teams. Close supervision from professors responsible for the projects. Collaborations with university institutes and research focus areas possible (health, addiction, education, diversity and participation research, anti-Semitism, racism studies). Public presentation of the findings and preparation of publications.

Member of the Best Practice Club "Family in the University" (studying with child / family members with care needs. childcare, equalisation of disadvantages, inclusive choir, practice office, international office, psychological counselling, intensive university life (freshman and graduate celebrations, summer parties, conferences and congresses etc.), KatHO award ceremony for very good theses, euregional (NL / B / D) projects and practical assignments. Barrier-free furnishing: Loan of audio induction loops in large seminar rooms; From 2020: establishment of a barrier-free guidance system in the entire building.