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08/13/2026

Vacancy: Research Assistant for Chair of Empirical Democratic Theory (35h/month)

Apply now to become a Research Assistant for the Chair of Empirical Democratic Theorie and gain valuable practical…

07/14/2026

New Model of Campaign Issue Emphasis Recognized with the 2026 Elinor Ostrom Prize

Prof. Basu and Prof. Knowles receive the prize for the best paper published in the Journal of Theoretical Politics

06/16/2026

Democracy and the Challenge of Governing for the Future

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

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.