Self-referential, exploratory, research-oriented and practical and project-related learning; Close, personal contact between students and lecturers; personal atmosphere conducive to learning; Teaching staff easy to reach; Support is offered in all phases of study (mentor groups); Student Advice Office; Counselling and support from the International Office/international representatives; manageable seminar sizes; Regular visits to institutions within Germany and in other Common European countries; Close integration of theory and practice; Supervision during the practical phase; courses on self-reflection and professional identity.

Self-referential, exploratory, research-oriented and practical and project-related learning; Close, personal contact between students and lecturers; personal atmosphere conducive to learning; Teaching staff easy to reach; Student Advice Office; Possibility of a semester abroad (4. semesters.); Counselling 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; Coaching and Supervision.

Erasmus University Charter, DAAD/Promos programmes; acquisition of a Euregio (additional) certificate in a network of 6 universities (NL/B/D) possible; Bachelor's degree course: 15-20 outgoing students each winter semester who complete practical components of their studies abroad (usually in the second practical module 21 “Fields of Action”, 33 credit points in 4th/5th semesters). In the Master’s, the research project (18 credit points in 3rd/4th semesters) 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; Monmouth University, USA; University of Pittsburgh, USA. EUREGIO-ZERTIFIKAT: Hogeschool Limburg Hasselt, Belgien; Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg Hasselt, Belgien; Haute École HEMES/ESAS Liège, Belgien; Haute École Charlemagne Liège, Belgien; Hogeschool Zuyd Sittard/Heerlen, Niederlande.

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 degree courses and teaching, correspondingly very good room facilities, "networked library" (online research and ordering), (IT) service offices and blended learning teams with advisory and support services, midi keyboards, digital music production, mobile reader.

Member of the Best Practice Club "Family in the University" (studying with child / family members with care needs. relatives), nurturing children, equalisation of disadvantages, inclusive choir, practice/ foreign office, psych., first-semester and graduate parties, summer parties, congresses, etc., katho prize for excellent theses, EU (NL/B/D) projects and practical assignments, Fairtrade certificate. Barrier-free furnishing: Loan of inductive hearing systems in large seminar rooms, from 2020: Establishment of a barrier-free guidance system in the entire building, inclusion committee, sustainability department/strategy.