The Institute of Political Science

For over 50 years, the Institute of Political Science has been a leading center of political science research of worldwide renown, particularly in the fields of comparative politics, German politics, democracy studies, policy analysis as well as conflict research. Colloquia with scholars from Germany and abroad keep the Institute abreast of international academic discourse and promote lively exchange of ideas with other notable researchers.

The Institute in Numbers

Active teaching staff: 12 professors/emeritus professors, 15 lecturers, 20 tutors

Maximum entering class sizes: BA: 120; Staatsexamen (teaching certification): 39; MA: 40

Faculty library: 350,000 books; 450 periodicals