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Universität Bremen
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Soziologie

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Universität Bremen Bremen · Freie Hansestadt Bremen

About the Program

In sociology, societies and human behavior are scientifically researched. It analyzes how people interact with each other, build social structures, and how this affects daily life. Students learn to understand, explain, and find solutions to societal challenges related to social phenomena. Themes of social inequality, identity, power, and social change are central. What sets sociology programs apart is the in-depth training in empirical social research methods. This means students learn systematic techniques to collect data and gain evidence-based insights in social sciences. By selecting Subdisziplines of Sociology students can tailor their studies individually, ranging from labor, family, or life course sociology to educational sociology and sociology of migration and integration. The B.A. programme Sociology provides students with an academic grounding for occupations in different areas of the labour market. Besides gaining specific sociological qualifications, students also train their intrapersonal and other non-curricular skills. The course of studies offers students the possibility to acquire knowledge of the most important sociological theories and the fundamental cognitive knowledge of sociology, the foundations of social structure analysis as well as the methods of empirical social research and statistics.
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In sociology, societies and human behavior are scientifically researched. It analyzes how people interact with each other, build social structures, and how this affects daily life. Students learn to understand, explain, and find solutions to societal challenges related to social phenomena. Themes of social inequality, identity, power, and social change are central. What sets sociology programs apart is the in-depth training in empirical social research methods. This means students learn systematic techniques to collect data and gain evidence-based insights in social sciences. By selecting Subdisziplines of Sociology students can tailor their studies individually, ranging from labor, family, or life course sociology to educational sociology and sociology of migration and integration. The B.A. programme Sociology provides students with an academic grounding for occupations in different areas of the labour market. Besides gaining specific sociological qualifications, students also train their intrapersonal and other non-curricular skills. The course of studies offers students the possibility to acquire knowledge of the most important sociological theories and the fundamental cognitive knowledge of sociology, the foundations of social structure analysis as well as the methods of empirical social research and statistics.

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How do I apply to Soziologie at Universität Bremen?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Soziologie at Universität Bremen

Is Soziologie at Universität Bremen taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Soziologie programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Soziologie at Universität Bremen? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Soziologie? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Bremen — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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