Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences of the European University Viadrina

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Course schedules for the winter semester 2026/27

Click here for the updated course catalogues for the coming semester (including final version PDF)

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4 November 2026 | France: From School Protests to a National Revolt?

Demonstrations against social injustice, escalating violence and a democracy in crisis: tensions are running high in France. But what is on the minds of the people who are at the centre of these confrontations every day?

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Academic Advising

Do you have any questions about your degree programme? The academic advisory service is here to help with subject-specific enquiries and questions about your course of study.

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Events at Viadrina

Here you can find the latest dates and upcoming events at a glance.

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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

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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