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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Team Bordone is participating in the European Consortium for Sociological Research (ECSR) 2025 Conference, themed “Demography and Social Inequality”....
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Visiting scientist
 

We are looking forward to welcoming Václav Walach as a visiting scholar on the 'Challenge of Urban Futures' research platform, led by Prof. Kazepov.
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Team Steiber is represented at the conference “Demography and Social Inequality”.
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New publication
 

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

Read online now (open access)!
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Job opening
 

Application Deadline: 17.09.2025

We look forward to receiving your application!
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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...
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