News

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In the Shadow of Power: A Panel on Culture, Politics, and Critique in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bürgerräte, Tribunate und Mehrebenenmodelle: Neue Perspektiven für demokratische Innovationen

Democratic Regression, "Foreign Agents", and External Pressures – A Public Roundtable at the IPS

VR und AR im Aufgabenfeld Zeitgeschichte im Politikunterricht

Latest Announcements for Students

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Ausschreibungen für Hilfskräfte, Tutor*innen und Praktika am IPS

Klausuren am IPS im Wintersemester 2025/26

Studienbegleitendes fachdidaktisches Praktikum für das Lehramt an Gymnasien im WS 2026/27

Prüfungsanmeldung am IPS im Wintersemester 2025/2026

Study and Research

Interested in Studying?

Are you interested in studying Political Science and Sociology? Our institute is offering the Bachelor's Program Political and Social Studies (PSS) as well as two Master's Programs. Furthermore, we are welcoming incoming ERASMUS+ and programme students.

Incoming ERASMUS+

Bachelor PSS

Master PSSc

Master SowiNa
 

Information for our Students

You are already studying at IPS in one of our programs? You'll find all recent announcements and all information regarding your studies here:

Students
 

Divisions

The Institute of Political Science and Sociology is organized into seven divisions as well as two didactics providing teacher training.

Divisions

Research

IPS is involved in numerous research projects. In addition, five research groups have been established, which – together with our working paper series WAPS – shed light on the various research foci of the institute.

Research

Research Groups

Worrking Papers