Das Bachelorstudium Soziologie beschäftigt sich mit dem Verständnis von gesellschaftlichen Strukturen und Prozessen. Es ermöglicht den Studierenden, soziale Handlungspraktiken sowie institutionelle und gesellschaftliche Dynamiken zu analysieren. Dies geschieht durch den Einsatz soziologischer Theorien und Methoden, die das Verständnis für sozialen Wandel fördern.
In the Bachelor program in Sociology, students explore the functioning of societies through sociological theories and methods. Topics include global phenomena, contemporary society, cultural conflicts, and identity formation, enabling students to analyze and evaluate social structures and processes.
The program is structured as a full-time study with various phases, including theoretical and empirical studies. Students engage in thematic and practical work, which enhances their decision-making competencies and prepares them for teamwork and projects in small groups.
Graduates of this program possess a thorough understanding of sociology and empirical social research. They develop social competencies that enable them to collect relevant information, devise practical solutions, and present and moderate discussions effectively.
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
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