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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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:...
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"Ideal features of post-divorce co-parenting: family professionals’ constructions"
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Our Professor Anna Durnová receives one of two ERC Advanced Grants for the University of Vienna! This prestigious research grant is endowed with 2.5...
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"Towards a Comprehensive Terminology on Paid Parenting Leave"
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"Navigating the Boundaries of Understanding: Methodological Reflections on Cross-Cultural Challenges in Reconstructive Social Research"

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