Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences!
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Apply now for the master’s program: April 6–May 15, 2026
You’ve (almost) got your bachelor’s degree—now what? Start making the most of your knowledge in October 2026. Start your master’s degree with us and shape the issues that truly matter to our society: inequality, politics, diversity, education, work, health, and more. Here you’ll find space for new perspectives, exciting research, and real opportunities for the future. And best of all: to apply, all you need is proof of 150 credits from your bachelor’s program. You don’t need to have your degree yet at the time of application.
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Strengthening Democracy in Europe: Erasmus+ Project EuroConnect
Democracies in Europe are facing profound challenges. Against this backdrop, how can we ensure that young people have the skills needed to actively participate in democratic processes? The Erasmus+ project EuroConnect – Strengthening Civic Competences and EU Democratic Life, in which the Institute of Political Science at the University of Göttingen has been participating since November 2025, addresses this very question.
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Good Practice Teaching Examples – Summer Semester 2025
We are delighted to once again honor outstanding teachers from the Faculty of Social Sciences! Under the motto “Good Practice Teaching Examples at the Faculty of Social Sciences,” the Study Commission regularly highlights courses that have received particularly positive evaluations in teaching assessments — with the aim of highlighting good teaching and promoting interdisciplinary exchange. A heartfelt thank you and great appreciation goes to all teachers who shape teaching with commitment, creativity, and passion and inspire students!
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Joint AI statement by the Faculty of Social Sciences
A cross-status working group consisting of students and faculty members has developed a joint statement entitled “Standards for the use of AI tools in studies and teaching at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Georg August University of Göttingen.”
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Resolutely oppose attacks on freedom of research and teaching
The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences fully supports the resolution “Resolutely opposing attacks on freedom of research and teaching” issued by the Gender Studies Association.
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Mission statement for teaching and learning
The University of Göttingen has summarized its understanding of good teaching in a mission statement for teaching and learning. This mission statement was developed in a broad, university-wide, participatory process involving teachers, students, and members of the academic administration.
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Research funding
The faculty subsidizes applications for funding for doctoral studies and the post-doctoral phase, as well as applications for funding for internationalization. The Research Commission decides on the applications received.
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Wolfgang Enke Award
Here you will find the current announcement from the faculty's Enke Jury regarding the Wolfang Enke Award and Scholarships for the completion of your thesis.
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Dissertation defense and habilitation dates
Approximately 10 students complete their doctorates at the Faculty of Social Sciences each year, and 1-2 people obtain their habilitation. The dates of public university disputations and lectures can be found here.
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