Introduction

CVJM University, or Kassel YMCA University of Applied Sciences, is a private applied university located in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. It is based on the values ​​and principles of the YMCA movement and emphasizes Christian ethics, social responsibility and community participation.

Overview

Student size: 439 students in the 2019-2020 winter semester.

Faculty: The number of faculty and details have not been found, but judging from its high-quality teaching and discipline development, it has a team of highly professional teachers.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 2009.

School strength

Course settings: Mainly provides bachelor's and master's degree programs in social work, theology and related fields. Undergraduate courses include social work, religious education and community work; master's courses include transformative community development, social work, etc. The courses focus on the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Teaching model: Encourage interdisciplinary education methods, combine social sciences, theology and practical training, emphasize practical training and field trips, students apply what they have learned to actual scenarios through internships, community projects and other activities, and maintain international cooperation with other educational institutions and organizations within the YMCA network to promote global learning and cultural exchanges.

Institutional nature

Private university, and has obtained German national certification.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on student-centeredness, adopting a multidisciplinary teaching method, not only focusing on cultivating students' professional abilities, It also pays attention to students' personal social and spiritual growth, advocates inclusiveness in open dialogue, and fully recognizes their Christian identity.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Social work, theology and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. Its social work major focuses on cultivating students' practical ability in social justice, community service and other aspects, and provides professional social workers for the society; the theology major covers religious education, public theology and other fields, and cultivates students' professional qualities in religious education and community work.

Key laboratories: No clearly named key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with corresponding professional facilities and resources for teaching and research to meet the needs of students and teachers in subject learning and research.

Departments

The school mainly has departments such as social work and theology, covering different levels of education from undergraduate to master's degree, including the Department of Social Sciences and the Department of Theology. The departments cooperate with each other to provide students with comprehensive education and training.

Ranking

No clear comprehensive ranking has been found in Germany, and its official website and related introductions do not mention the school's international ranking.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate social work, religious education and community work majors are about 6,000-6,500 US dollars per year; master's transformative community development and social work majors are about 6,500-7,000 US dollars per year.

Other expenses: According to the EDUBAO website, the average annual living cost in Kassel is about 9,048 Euro.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Kassel, Germany, the city has a profound cultural heritage, an active artistic atmosphere, and important historical significance, providing students with rich learning and living resources.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, and entertainment facilities to support students' academic and extracurricular activities. At the same time, the school also provides students with comprehensive support services such as academic counseling, career counseling, and personal development workshops.

Accommodation: The school itself does not provide on-campus accommodation, but will assist students in finding suitable accommodation in Kassel, including student dormitories, shared apartments, and private rental houses.