Diverse research with social relevance

At the Institute of Social Sciences, we come together every day to understand, explain and shape society and politics. Our institute combines personal teaching with current, relevant research - transdisciplinary, practical and international.

At the Institute of Social Sciences, we come together every day to understand, explain and shape society and politics. Our institute combines personal teaching with current, relevant research - transdisciplinary, practical and international.

Our Bachelor's degree programs offer sound training in social and political science issues:
B.A. European Studies
B.A. Political Science (2-subject)
B.A. Social Sciences
B.A. Sociology (2-subject)

Our Masters are closely oriented towards the crises, issues and challenges of the present:
M.A. Conflict Studies & Peacebuilding
 https://lnkd.in/eebfHK7k
M.A. European Governance in Transformation (application for the summer semester still possible until 16.03.)
 https://lnkd.in/di-WgDKb
M.A. International Migration and Intercultural Relations
 https://lnkd.in/eKxSmy5W
M.A. Sociological Diagnosis of the Present Time
 https://lnkd.in/eRjY39yR

Diverse research with social relevance
Our current research topics include transformation processes in the EU, migration and border management in Moldova and Ukraine, ecological regimes at  ECORISK | Research Training Group, statehood in conflict-affected states, sustainability governance in global value chains and the (non-)use of children's sick days in families.

 

Curious? Become part of a committed institute - to study, research and participate in discussions!
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Save the date: Graduation ceremony of the Institute of Social Sciences

On Friday, June 26, 2026, from 16:00 in the Schlossaula

Nebliger See in einer stillen, herbstlichen Landschaft. Im Vordergrund rahmen kahle Äste und vereinzelte Blätter das Bild. Der See spiegelt die gespenstisch wirkenden, vom Nebel umhüllten Bäume am Ufer wider. Die Szene wirkt ruhig, melancholisch und nachdenklich.
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Sincere sympathy Gerd Höfinghoff *09.04.1942 +19.02.2026

Gerd Höfinghoff was held in high esteem by teachers and students at the Institute of Social Sciences.