Welcome to the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology combines sociological research and teaching at the University of Vienna.

Sociological research at the Department is characterised by a wide range of key research areas and methodologies as well as numerous research projects. In the area of teaching, the Department offers a six-term bachelor´s programme and a four-term master´s programme in Sociology.

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New publication
 

"Political emotions: a new policy science for tackling the climate crisis"

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Job opening
 

Application Deadline: 17.09.2025

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The Department of Sociology warmly thanks Professor Chien-Juh Gu for joining the Faculty of Social Sciences as Fulbright University of Vienna Visiting...

Award
 

On June 25, 2025, the Theodor Körner Fund presented its 2024 scholarship awards at the Vienna Chamber of Labor's Education Center. Christina Siegert...

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We are happy to announce that our colleague Dagmar Vorlíček received one of this year’s FWF Astra Awards for her project “Remaking security:...

New publication
 

"Ideal features of post-divorce co-parenting: family professionals’ constructions"

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