Institut für Politikwissenschaft

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Information about studying at the Institute of Political Science

Graduates of the Institute of Political Science at the University of Göttingen have promising career prospects and are in high demand in various professional fields. Many alumni have made a successful career in academia and are active in research and teaching at universities and research institutions worldwide. Others have ventured into the public sector, working for government agencies, ministries and international organisations, where their expertise in political analysis and public policy proves invaluable. In addition, graduates have found opportunities in the private sector, particularly in consulting firms, think tanks and multinational corporations, where they use their critical thinking and analytical skills to address and develop solutions to complex socio-political challenges. The profiles of the Institute of Political Science's graduates show their remarkable career paths and reflect the Institute's commitment to educating academically versatile experts who can succeed in various political science fields.

Structuring your own degree programme and course of study is one of the most difficult things in academic life. With this page, the sub-pages and documents linked to it, we would like to support you with your application, enrolment in the degree programme (matriculation), the implementation of your studies as well as exam registration and requirements. In this regard, the most important information and documents have been compiled under the headings "First-year students and prospective students", "Studying at the University of Göttingen" and "Studying abroad and students from abroad". In addition, further information on Political Science degree programmes at the University of Göttingen can be found under the links to these sections.

Information on studying and starting your studies

On this subpage, we have compiled information for you on applying for a study place, enrolment and general information about studying. Further information and offers for first-semester students.

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Studying at the University of Göttingen

On this subpage, you will find links to the Student Advisory Service, information on the recognition of academic achievements and placement in a higher semester as well as information on preparing for examinations and on authorised examiners and their departments.

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Study programmes with the subject 'Political Science' in Göttingen

Information on B.A., M.A. degree programmes and doctorates at the Institute.

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Information on final theses in political science

Answers to questions for graduates of political science degree programmes.

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Studying abroad and students from abroad

The aspect of internationalisation is an important focus of the Institute's work, furthermore the Institute actively promotes a global perspective in the research and teaching of political science.

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Information on the recognition procedure for students

Information on the recognition procedure.

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  • Gemeinsame Erklärung von Lehrenden und Lernenden der Sozialwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Göttingen

  • Stellungnahme zur Ausbildung

  • Leitfaden zum Studium der Politikwissenschaft in Göttingen (PDF)

    • Selbstlernkurs "Literaturrecherche für Politikwissenschaft" der SUB Göttingen

    General Questions:
    ipol.direktion@uni-goettingen.de

    Contact
    Institut für Politikwissenschaft
    Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3
    37073 Göttingen