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Study Sociology in Germany: 43 Universities with 58 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2022/2023)
Sociology has some well known connections to Germany, certain names such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Jutta Almendinger come to mind. One may be motivated to study Sociology in Germany to wander in their footsteps. With a great number of English-taught Master’s programs in Sociology offered, German universities also provide international, up-to date programs that connect theory with cutting-edge research.
Some of the international Master’s programs in Sociology in Germany have an interdisciplinary and international focus. Programs can address issues such as development or globalisation, or intersect with Global and Area Studies. Many Master’s degrees in Sociology offer their students the freedom to choose their own focus point during their studies. View all options in our Study Finder.
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
0,- € (37 programs for EU citizens, 31 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
14,280 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Winter Semester
between May 31 and May 15
Summer Semester
between June 30 and March 31
Top-ranked German Universities in Sociology

public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 42,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 1,500 € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 34,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 2,500 € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 26,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 1,500 € (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 34,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
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Tuition Fees
5 English Degree Programs for Sociology in Germany

Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication and Society in Ibero-America
(per semester)

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology
(per semester)

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
(per semester)

Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law and Society

(per semester)

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
Sankt Augustin
Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems
(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2023/2024
43 programs
1 programs
52 programs
Application Requirements
When you apply to a Master’s program in Sociology, universities will usually expect you to have an academic degree in a related discipline, that means in Sociology or related social sciences, such as Economics or Political Science. Other (interdisciplinary) programs accept students with backgrounds in various disciplines, such as Law, History, Philosophy, Ethnology, or Cultural Studies. Usually, application tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents. In addition to standard certificates (e.g. first degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required. Extra documents, such as practical experiences, written samples of your work or a background in research methods are sometimes prerequisites.
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3 English Degree Programs for Sociology in Germany

Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
Peace and Security Studies

(per semester)

Nuertingen-Geislingen University
Geislingen / Nürtingen
Sustainable Mobilities
(per semester)

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Culture and Organization
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
5 (5 programs )
61 (1 program )
B2 First (FCE) (16 programs )
7.5 (1 program )
108 (1 program )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (17 programs )
IELTS Band
5 (5 programs )
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
61 (1 program )
108 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
B2 First (FCE) (16 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (17 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Sociology in Germany

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Magdeburg
European Studies (Specialization: European Social and Cultural Policy Analysis)

(per semester)

University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Global Markets, Local Creativities [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program]
(per semester)

Zeppelin Universität
Friedrichshafen
Transformation Management in Digital Societies | DS
(per semester)

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Studium Individuale

(per semester)

University of Bonn
Slavery Studies
(per semester)

University of Cologne
Cologne
Bachelor Management, Economics and Social Sciences
(per semester)
Program Features
2-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Education
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Winter intake
87.9%Summer intake
1.7%Winter & Summer intake
10.3%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Sociology

Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
Program Fees: 2,105 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)

bbw University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: 14,280 €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)

Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: 5,340 € - 6,840 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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