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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Job opening
 

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New application deadline: 1 Feb 2026
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New publication
 

New article in "Security Dialogue" and new book chapter in the handbook "Knowledge and Expertise in International Politics"
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New publication
 

"Educational hypogamy and gender equality within couples: a review of competing hypotheses and evidence from the Generations and Gender Survey"
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New publication
 

Edited by Margarethe Kusenbach und Michaela Pfadenhauer
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Visiting scientist
 

We warmly welcome Kamran Khurshid at Team Pfadenhauer!
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News
 

Which moment from your life deserves a spot on the big stage? Mattias Andersson will direct the everyday myths of the city in a production presented...
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