Introduction

Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz is a state-run church university of applied sciences in Mainz, Germany, focusing on teaching and research in the fields of social work, practical theology and health care.

Overview

Student size: Currently, there are about 1,300 students studying here.

Faculty: The school has a professional team of teachers, and the lecturers are all experienced practitioners who can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1972 In 1999, it was initiated and established by the bishops of the Catholic dioceses of Cologne, Limburg, Mainz, Speyer and Trier.

School Strength

Course Setting: There are three departments of social work, practical theology, and health care and nursing, offering a variety of bachelor's and master's degree programs including Bachelor of Social Work, International Bachelor of Social Sciences, Master of Social Work Counseling and Case Management.

Teaching Mode: The course is application-oriented, focusing on the combination of theory and practice. Through cooperation with health and social organizations and church institutions, it ensures a close connection between teaching and practice, allowing students to improve their professional skills in practice.

Research Institutions: The Institute of Applied Research and International Relations (IFB) is the core service and coordination center for the school's research and international relations activities. Its research focuses include health and social environment impact research, child and youth welfare, case management, health and nursing research, and church social research, etc., aiming to solve Contribute to solving current problems and challenges in society, the church, and the nursing and health care fields.

Nature of the institution

Public church university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating competent and socially responsible experts and managers, focusing on combining scientific knowledge with the cultivation of social ethical skills, emphasizing the implementation of Catholic values ​​in teaching and research, and guiding students to contribute to society with professional knowledge and humanistic care.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Social work, practical theology, health care and nursing are the key disciplines of the school. A lot of resources have been invested in teaching and research, and remarkable results have been achieved, training a large number of professional talents in related fields.

Key laboratories: No specific key laboratories were found in the school, but as an applied science university, the school should have laboratories related to the profession, such as nursing laboratories, etc., to provide students with places for practical operation and research.

Faculty

Faculty of Social Work: Provides professional courses such as social work and social sciences to cultivate students' professional abilities in the fields of social welfare and social services.

Faculty of Practical Theology: Focuses on the teaching and research of practical theology to cultivate students' professional qualities in religious education and church services.

Faculty of Health Care and Nursing: Covers majors such as health care and nursing, and cultivates professional talents in the field of health care. Courses include dual bachelor's degree courses in health care and nursing, as well as master's degree courses in health care and nursing management, education, and clinical expertise.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the school in the world universities or German domestic universities has not been found, but the school has a certain reputation and influence in its professional field.

Expenses

The specific tuition and other fee details of the school have not been found, but as a public university, its tuition is relatively reasonable.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, across the river from Wiesbaden, the capital of Hesse, students can reach the center of Frankfurt, the financial center of Germany, in half an hour by city rail. It has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as libraries and laboratories, which provide good conditions for students' study and research.