Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences!
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October 19–23, 2026 – Orientation Phase Winter Semester 2026/27
The new semester has begun, lecture time is just around the corner, and that means: the orientation phase is coming up soon. We look forward to welcoming you in person in Göttingen, providing you with all relevant information for your studies and giving you the opportunity to get to know your fellow students and teaching staff. During this week, you’ll have the chance to connect and network with one another. Many preparation resources are already available on our websites.
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Apply now for the Master's program in the summer semester 2027
The application period runs from October 6, 2026, to November 15, 2026. The following programs can be selected during this period: Work in Business and Society | Education, Learning, and Inequality | Ethnology | Gender Studies | Political Science: Nation-State and Globalization | Sociology | Sports Science with specializations in Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Psychosocial Health. For application, proof of 150 credits from your Bachelor's program is sufficient. Applications must be submitted exclusively online via our faculty website. We look forward to receiving your application!
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November 17, 2026: Graduation Ceremony / 45th Faculty Anniversary
The Faculty of Social Sciences invites you to a farewell ceremony for graduates of the academic year 2025/26 on November 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a commemorative event celebrating the Faculty’s 45th anniversary at 3:00 p.m. The events will take place in the Aula at Wilhelmsplatz. We are delighted that the keynote speech will be delivered by alumna Dr. Monika Griefhahn, former Minister, and Diplom-Soziologin. Enrolments are now possible via the Alumni Portal (see tiles below)!
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Alumni Lecture Series – Winter Semester 2026/27
The new program for the lecture series "Career Perspectives for Students of the Faculty of Social Sciences" is now online. Each semester, alumni of the Faculty of Social Sciences are invited to share their professional journeys, including their career entry and subsequent professional development, in their presentations.
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November 17, 2026 – Graduation Ceremony for the Academic Year 2025/2026
At 1:00 p.m., a ceremony to farewell the graduates who completed their degrees between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026 (date of diploma issuance), will begin in the Aula at Wilhelmsplatz. Enrolments are now possible via the Alumni Portal!
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November 17, 2026 – Invitation to the 45th Faculty Anniversary
The Faculty of Social Sciences invites you to celebrate its 45th anniversary in the Aula at Wilhelmsplatz, starting at 3:00 p.m. We are delighted that the keynote speech at this occasion will be delivered by alumna Dr. Monika Griefhahn, Former Minister, Diplom Sociologists . Enrolments are now possible via the Alumni Portal!
Link to registration portal!
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Joint AI statement by the Faculty of Social Sciences
A cross-status working group consisting of students and faculty members has developed a joint statement entitled “Standards for the use of AI tools in studies and teaching at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Georg August University of Göttingen.”
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Resolutely oppose attacks on freedom of research and teaching
The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences fully supports the resolution “Resolutely opposing attacks on freedom of research and teaching” issued by the Gender Studies Association.
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Mission statement for teaching and learning
The University of Göttingen has summarized its understanding of good teaching in a mission statement for teaching and learning. This mission statement was developed in a broad, university-wide, participatory process involving teachers, students, and members of the academic administration.
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Research funding
The faculty subsidizes applications for funding for doctoral studies and the post-doctoral phase, as well as applications for funding for internationalization. The Research Commission decides on the applications received.
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Wolfgang Enke Award
Here you will find the current announcement from the faculty's Enke Jury regarding the Wolfang Enke Award and Scholarships for the completion of your thesis.
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Dissertation defense and habilitation dates
Approximately 10 students complete their doctorates at the Faculty of Social Sciences each year, and 1-2 people obtain their habilitation. The dates of public university disputations and lectures can be found here.
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