• Sociology and Social Research at the University of Cologne is a theory-driven, empiracally oriented field of study. The programme therefore focuses not only on sociological theories but also on methods and statistics used in th social sciences.
  • Keeping a close eye on requirements and changes in the world of work, it provides students with the necessary expertise, skills and methods to conduct research, judge research findings critically and take a responsible approach to their work.
  • With respect to subject "Sociology" the University of Cologne is ranked No.1 in germany 2019 the seconf year in a row the acknowledged Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU/"Shanghai-Ranking").