Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences of the European University Viadrina

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Course catalogues for the winter semester 2026/27 (preliminary version, including first draft PDF)

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

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AI Guidelines and Declaration of Independence

Here you will find all the key guidelines on the use of AI and on how to account for independent work.

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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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Citing Sources in Your Studies

The Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences has established standard rules for citing sources in academic papers. In addition, mandatory templates for the cover pages of seminar papers and final theses are available here.

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Juri Wasenmüller receives Young Talent Award for Master thesis

Juri Wasenmüller, a graduate of the Master’s programme in Sociocultural Studies at the European University Viadrina, has been awarded the 2026 Georg R. Schroubek Young Researchers’ Prize by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) for their Master’s thesis entitled ‘Collaborative Approaches to a Decolonial Reflection on Ethnic German Identity in Kazakhstan’.

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Outstanding student final theses 2026

As part of Graduation Day on 27 June 2026, the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences recognised outstanding Bachelor’s and master's theses. The award-winning theses may also be published in the series ‘Perspectives in Cultural Studies’. An overview can be found here.

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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.

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Dean's office

Dates | Events

8 October 2026 | Presentation of student projects

Kleist Festival 2026: What to do with Kleist?

As part of the Kleist Festival, students from Viadrina University are presenting projects that bridge the fields of research, design and science communication at the ‘Open Workshop’ in the Kleist Museum – including a radio play podcast and an exhibition in magazine format. An evening exploring new ways of telling Kleist’s story.

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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 was shut down on 1 June 2026. A report on the activities carried out between 2017 and 2025 and the accompanying appendix can be downloaded here.

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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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