Key research foci

Research at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg concentrates on three future-oriented and innovative focal points which give the university its distinctive profile. Theese three focal points are:

Key research foci at a glance

Education, Socialisation and Inclusion

Research is focused on socialisation, education and the counselling of young people & families, as well as on the importance of participation in the face of disadvantage and disability. This includes concepts against participation restrictions (ICF)

Education, Socialisation and Inclusion

Healthcare services research in the areas of gerontology, nursing and healthcare

The research focus is centered on current developments within gerontological fields of action as applied to nursing and the healthcare system.

Healthcare services research
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Religion and ethics

The main focus of research is societal change in all its presentations and across all its diverse levels as well as the associated challenges these changes create for organised religion.

Religion and ethics

All three research foci have been included in the nationwide research map. Currently, at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg, a research community of 29 professors and ancillary academic staff are working and researching with full commitment in the three main research areas.

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Research

The Katholische Hochschule Freiburg cooperates with national and international universities as well as partners from industry and local authorities.

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University

The Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg is a modern university for social work and health care known for its personal atmosphere and high-quality teaching, research and continuing education.

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International Office

Das International Office berät Studierende, Forscher*innen und Mitarbeiter*innen, die an der KH Freiburg oder an einer Partneruniversität studieren, forschen oder lehren möchten. 

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