Social Sciences study programs

Social Sciences: List of all study programs in Germany (2026/27)

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 Study Programs: Overview

Intake

64%
Winter Semester
2%
Summer Semester
30%
Both Semesters
3%
Anytime
< 1%
Fall trimester
< 1%
Winter trimester
< 1%
All trimesters

Language of Instruction

13%
English only
1%
English only & German language course
4%
English & German
1%
English & other language
76%
German only
1%
German & other language
5%
German (and some English)

Numerus Clausus

70%
without admission restriction
30%
with admission restriction

Tuition fees

GermanyEU Germans & EU Students
World Non-EU Students
72%
tuition-free
28%
with tuition

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