The Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is a vibrant community of publicly engaged scholars. Our research covers important topics such as comparative politics, politics and gender, international politics, political theory, public health, and sustainability and climate change. By embracing diversity of thought, perspective and research methodology, we aim to enhance our understanding of critical political issues and encourage positive societal change in Europe and beyond.

The Department of Political Science is the largest political science teaching institution in Austria and educates students on the basis of the latest research of our staff.

Degree courses in political science are organised by the Department of Political Science, the Department of Government, and the Graduate Centre of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

• History of the Department