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Our Department is one of the largest and most research-active institutions in its field. Our four main research areas are Democracy & Society, Crisis & Uncertainty, Digital Technology & AI, and Health & Well-Being.

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    • 125
      Staff Members

      More than 120 staff members work at the Department in research, teaching, and administration. Every day, they contribute to ensuring academic excellence, high-quality education, and reliable administration. Job openings can be found here or in the University’s Job Center.

    • 23
      Third-Party Funded Research Projects

      The department successfully attracts competitive research funding. Supported by EU programs, national funds, and international institutions, 23 third-party funded projects are currently underway, with a total volume of around 10.1 million euros.

    • 3,800
      Students

      Around 3,800 students are currently enrolled at our Department. They study Communication Science in the Bachelor’s programme, in two Master’s programmes – offered in German and English – as well as in the research-oriented Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences.

    • 140
      Lecturers

      More than 140 lecturers enrich teaching at the Department every semester. They contribute their diverse expertise from academia, media, and professional practice, forming together with the core staff the foundation of a high-quality education.

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