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06/16/2026

Democracy and the Challenge of Governing for the Future

Prof. Dr. Michael Bechtel in the 125 Years WiSo Lecture Series

04/30/2026

Political Science Lecture Series: Summer Semester 2026

Enjoy exciting talks and new insights

04/17/2026

Career Paths: Political Science in Practice

Where can Political Science take you? Explore how Political Science graduates turn their studies into practice

University of Cologne

Department of Political Science

Welcome to the Department of Political Science, a research-focused department at the University of Cologne. Academic inquiry into politics at the University of Cologne has a history of more than one hundred years. With its excellent research reputation, the department is today among the most renowned in Germany. Its English-language Master’s programme reflects the department’s international outlook.