Sociology and Social Research – Master of Science
Universitat zu Koln · Cologne, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Köln
- Apply by
- Register by 15 June 2027
- Starts
- Winter semester
Universitat zu Koln does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in the respective field and an overall grade point average of at least 2.7 (German grade). Applicants must meet the following requirements: At least 18 ECTS in the field of sociology or social psychology At least 12 ECTS in the field of methods in quantitative social sciences and/or applied quantitative empirical social research and/or statistics
- English language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 15 June
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
The University of Cologne's Master's in Sociology and Social Research programme combines advanced training in sociology and social research with the opportunity to take courses in business administration, data analytics, economics, and other social sciences. By choosing this study programme, you will benefit from the multi-disciplinary strengths of the Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences. The programme emphasises both scientific rigour and practical relevance. We build on a strong research reputation, regularly publish in internationally leading academic journals, and present our work at conferences around the globe. Since most of our research is empirical in nature, we collaborate with various organisations and institutes – which gives you plenty opportunities to gain practical experiences in private and public research institutes. Among other organisations, strong ties exist to GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences , the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne as well as to the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) and the Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) . The empirical and analytical focus of the programme will enable you to analyse social phenomena using state-of-the-art research methods and to carry out an independent research project. Upon graduating from the programme, you will be ready for a professional career in many areas as well as for PhD programmes in social sciences with us or worldwide
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