About Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences Berlin (KHSB)

About Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences Berlin (KHSB)

The Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences Berlin (KHSB) is a state-accredited university of applied sciences specializing in social services. Established in 1991, it is located in Berlin and operates under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Berlin. The university offers a range of bachelor's and master's programs focusing on social work, health, education, and related fields. KHSB emphasizes a personal and supportive learning environment, with small group lectures to foster close student-teacher relationships. The university is committed to research and has developed several focal points, including social ethics, community work, social health, gender and diversity research, inclusion and participation, and method development in applied research. KHSB collaborates with various institutions and is part of the SAGE network in Berlin, which includes the Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin and the Evangelische Hochschule Berlin. The university's campus is situated in a historic building complex that was originally constructed as the St. Antonius Hospital in the late 1920s. Today, the campus provides modern facilities while retaining its historical significance.