Department of Sociology

Research and education in the field of social dynamics. Understanding and shaping society together.

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Discover our diverse teaching areas and degree programs that shed light on the social phenomena of our time. Learn more about our current research initiatives across all chairs and feel free to contact us for further information.

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Sociology, the science of society, social institutions, and social relationships; specifically the systematic study of the development, structure, interaction, and collective behavior of organized groups of human beings.

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22/04/2026 How (Not) to Fuck up your Causal Analysis
1st Session of the research colloquium „Analytical Sociology“ Presenters: Prof. Dr. Josef Brüderl & Prof. Dr. Katrin Auspurg (LMU)
09/04/2026 "Introduction to Sociology" exam
Information regarding exam review
26/03/2026 New international research partnership
with Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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Events

15 Apr

15/04/2026 International Office get-together
For exchange students and international degree-seeking students
09 Apr

09/04/2026 Department of Sociology Welcome Event
We invite our incoming exchange students to a welcome session at the Department of Sociology
31 Mar

31/03/2026 Deadline for credit acceptance
Winter semester 2025/26
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