Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences of the European University Viadrina

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Your project for democracy? Bring it to Doing Democracy - Deadline: 8 March 2026

Don't just discuss democracy, actively shape it with Doing Democracy. Submit a poster with your idea or project by 8 March 2026. Further information can be found here.

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Information for prospective students - Discover now!

Are you interested in studying at our Faculty? Here you will find all the important information about study courses, applications, deadlines and contact persons. Check back regularly to make sure you don't miss any news.

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Course catalogues for the summer semester 2026 (preliminary version)

Click here for the provisional course catalogues for the coming semester.

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How influencers and AI jeopardise democracies - Václav Štětka appointed Professor of Digital Political Communication

Prof. Dr Václav Štětka was appointed Professor of Digital Political Communication at the European New School of Digital Studies (ENS) at Viadrina on 10 February 2026. The communication scientist and sociologist researches the connection between a changing media landscape and the rise of illiberalism and populism, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Kuwi graduate Luisa Rath-John heads the Goethe-Institut in Los Angeles

She studied and did an internship in South Africa, taught German in India and coordinated the programme work of the Goethe-Instituts in Central Eastern Europe in the Czech Republic - today Luisa Rath-John heads the Goethe-Institut in Los Angeles.

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Instagram channel of the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences is also represented on Instagram. Follow our channel to receive the latest information, insights and event announcements. We would be delighted if you would also support us by sharing posts and drawing our attention to suitable content.

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Annika Kühn receives research award for her master's thesis

She completed her Master's degree in Soziokulturelle Studien in 2025 with the thesis supervised by Prof. Dr Stephan Lanz. The jury praised Kühn's findings for making a valuable contribution to questions relating to the body, resistance, empowerment and community from post-migrant and feminist perspectives. Annika Kühn received the 2025 Research Award from the Society for Dance Research for her master's thesis on "Dance as a political practice".

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Dates | Events

You have finally graduated!

Graduation Day | 27 June 2026

On Graduation Day, we celebrate your graduation and present you with your certificate - together with professors, family and friends.

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"Viadrina Debate"

Opening of the summer semester and the Viadrina Coworking Space

with: Kevin Kühnert (Finanzwende e.V.), Prof. Dr Jana Costas (Viadrina), Moderation: Mads Pankow (publicist and political consultant)

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The Faculty cordially invites you:

Kuwi welcome evening | 8 April 2026

The FSR Kuwi, MES and the Dean's Office Kuwi cordially invite all students and employees of the Faculty to the Kuwi Welcome Evening.

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7 - 10 April 2026

Orientation week for first-year students

Get to know the campus, your fellow students and all the important information about your degree programme during Orientation week.

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Faculty

Organisation

The page provides an overview of the Faculty's structure, the Dean's Office, committees and representatives.

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Professors and academic staff

On this page you will find an overview of the Faculty's Professors, Senior Scholars and other academic staff.

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Study

Course schedules

The course schedules bundle all information on the courses in your degree programmes. On this page you will find the course schedules of all degree programmes at the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences.

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Counselling services

At the European University Viadrina and the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences, individual counselling and personal support are an integral part of studying. Here, you will find the right counselling service for all questions related to your studies.

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Study and examination matters

Here you will find an overview of the study and examination regulations and other study documents of the degree programmes at the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences.

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Final phase of studies

On this page, we have compiled various information for you about the final phase of your studies, such as tips on writing your final thesis. We also inform you about the issuing of diplomas and the annual Graduation Day including the ceremonial award of the graduation certificate.

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Student committees and initiatives

The diverse and creative activities of our students play a vital role for university life at the Viadrina. Here you will find an overview of the student committees and initiatives in which you can get involved.

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Study programme overview

Bachelor degree programmes

Master's degree programmes and doctoral studies

Research

Profile and projects

On this page you will find information on the faculty's research profile and research priorities as well as an overview of current research projects.

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Institute for European Studies (IFES)

The Viadrina Institute for European Studies (IFES) carries out interdisciplinary research on social, political and cultural figurations in Europe and in its global entanglements. The IFES aims at providing new impulses for the reflection about Europe and at establishing a critical perspective within the field of European Studies.

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Doctorate and habilitation

On this page you will find information on doctorates and habilitations, e.g. the individual doctorate and the international doctoral programme of the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences as well as funding opportunities for early career researchers.

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Service

Formular

Contacts

Prof Dr Timm Beichelt

Dean

Christin Eichstädt

Dean's office

Dr Oliver Kossack

Faculty manager

Office hours

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Sönke Matthiessen

Faculty manager

Office hours

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