Social Sciences Application Deadlines

Social Sciences Study Programs in Germany: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

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Germany offers international students outstanding Social Sciences programs that explore the complexities of human society, politics, culture, and economics through interdisciplinary curricula that combine theoretical perspectives with empirical research. These English-taught degrees emphasize critical thinking, methodological rigor, and practical analysis, allowing students to investigate social structures, behaviors, and policy-making processes in real-world contexts. Germany’s central role in the European Union, its diverse society, and its strong tradition in social research provide an ideal environment for examining contemporary social issues such as migration, inequality, governance, and globalization.

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Social Sciences Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Social Sciences study programs for the Summer Semester 2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master15 January15 January100% of Master programs
Bachelor15 January15 May83% of Bachelor programs
MBANo courses28 February100% of MBA programs
State ExaminationNo courses31 March100% of State Examination programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 January
100% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 May
83% still open for application
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
28 February
100% still open for application
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
31 March
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Social Sciences Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Social Sciences study programs for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master15 July15 July80% of Master programs
Bachelor15 July15 July81% of Bachelor programs
MBANo coursesNo information No information
State ExaminationNo courses30 September100% of State Examination programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
80% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
81% still open for application
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No information
No information
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
30 September
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

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