School of Social Sciences
Research and teaching at the School of Social Sciences takes an empirical-analytical approach, which is informed by theory and relies on quantitative methods.
The three departments that comprise the School – Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology – are each among the most distinguished in the nation and are also well positioned when compared with similar institutions abroad. One of their key features is their strong international orientation. Various rankings have confirmed the outstanding quality of research and teaching at the School of Social Sciences on a number of occasions.
Facts about the faculty
| University | University of Mannheim |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 programme · 1 bachelor's |
| Language of programmes | German C1 — 1 programme |
| Application | bachelor's until 15.07 |
| City | Mannheim |
| Website | http://home.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/ |
What the faculty's programmes require
The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.
For 1 German-taught programme: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
About the faculty
The School of Social Sciences is proud of a long tradition of academic excellence. The three central departments - political science, psychology and sociology - are among the best in Germany and Europe due to their first-class research, attractive study programs and outstanding infrastructure.
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Our goal is to provide students and researchers with an academic environment in which they can develop and realize their full potential. We are committed to putting all our energy and resources into continuously improving the study and research opportunities offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Just a few clicks further you'll find detailed information about our degree programs, including the Study Abroad programs, as well as information about our DFG-funded Graduate School (CDSS), the Mannheim Center for European Social Research (MZES) and Otto Selz Institute, if you are interested in cutting-edge social science research.
You will also find information about the Deanery Office's wide range of support services and the activities of the approximately 30 professors employed at the faculty.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated staff at the Dean's Office. We are happy to help.
Programmes of the faculty
Questions about admission to the faculty
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Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?
We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.