Would you like to develop your international competences, learn about asset-based community development, and network with students from different countries? Join the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), 5 ECTS intensive course!
The course offers an opportunity to
- learn about Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
- explore participation, empowerment, and sustainable development in community work
- examine the role of young people and local actors in community development
- develop intercultural collaboration and communication skills
Schedule
- Online kick-off: 19 March 2027
- Intensive week: 12-16 April 2027 at Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Würzburg, Germany
- Online closing seminar: 3 May 2027
Who can apply?
- Social Services Degree Programme (in Finnish) students: course can be included in elective studies
- DSS Degree Programme (in English) students: course can replace CWT course or be included in elective studies
- Master’s degree programme students: course can be included in elective studies
Erasmus+ Grant
Students selected for the course will receive an Erasmus+ grant to support the travel costs of the intensive week.
The grant includes Daily allowance of 79 €/day and travel support of 309 €. The total grant amount is approximately 862 €.
Apply Now!
Take the opportunity to broaden your international experience, build new networks, and study in Germany. Submit your application by 22 November 2026.
More Information
Further information about the intensive course and the Erasmus+ grant is available on the Diak website.nsive course and the Erasmus+ grant on Diak’s website.