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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 News

New publication
 

from Yuri Kazepov and Byeongsun Ahn on the analytical framework for studying European cities

Job opening
 

Application deadline: 15.01.2024

Award
 

Emma Dowling is awarded for her research on the care crisis. Further information and registration for the award ceremony on 7.11.2023

Project
 

The new Horizon Europe project "CIDAPE - Climate Inequality and Democratic Action: The Power of Political Emotions" will start in January 2024.

Award
 

Congratulations to Franziska Vesenmaier, Yannic Wexenberger and Cecilia Baurenhas for receiving the ÖGS Newcomer Award! Well done!

News
 

Many interesting articles with data from the Institute's project "Wege in die Zukunft" in the current issue of ÖZS.

 Events

Book presentation
 

Mo, 27.11.2023 l 18:00 Uhr l Aula Campus Altes AKH, Hof 1 | Universität Wien, Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Wien