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Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)
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About the Program
Researching Real-World Societal Problems The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) is a school that joins the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration with the Faculty of Human Sciences and Education at the University of Bamberg. Social, empirical, and educational sciences are major fields of research in Bamberg, and this research has a highly regarded international reputation. A Focused Interdisciplinary Profile BAGSS seeks to stimulate and guide state-of-the-art doctoral research on vital concerns faced by modern, knowledge-based societies. Specialised research agendas have been grouped into four thematic pillars at BAGSS: Education, Personal Development, and Learning from Early Childhood to Adulthood Educational and Social Inequality Across the Entire Life Course Changes in Human Capital, Labour Markets, and Demographic Structures and Their Relation to Social Inequalities in Modern Societies Governance, Institutional Change, and Political Behaviour These thematic research agendas are linked by a sound methodological base in the empirical social sciences, a shared interest in the interaction between institutions on the one hand and individual choices and societal processes on the other hand. The substantial problems with which BAGSS scholars are concerned often cross the boundaries of academic disciplines. BAGSS pools the expertise of sociologists, psychologists, educational and political scientists, economists, demographers, and statisticians to provide state-of-the-art, multi- and interdisciplinary supervision of doctoral researchers.
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Researching Real-World Societal Problems The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) is a school that joins the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration with the Faculty of Human Sciences and Education at the University of Bamberg. Social, empirical, and educational sciences are major fields of research in Bamberg, and this research has a highly regarded international reputation. A Focused Interdisciplinary Profile BAGSS seeks to stimulate and guide state-of-the-art doctoral research on vital concerns faced by modern, knowledge-based societies. Specialised research agendas have been grouped into four thematic pillars at BAGSS: Education, Personal Development, and Learning from Early Childhood to Adulthood Educational and Social Inequality Across the Entire Life Course Changes in Human Capital, Labour Markets, and Demographic Structures and Their Relation to Social Inequalities in Modern Societies Governance, Institutional Change, and Political Behaviour These thematic research agendas are linked by a sound methodological base in the empirical social sciences, a shared interest in the interaction between institutions on the one hand and individual choices and societal processes on the other hand. The substantial problems with which BAGSS scholars are concerned often cross the boundaries of academic disciplines. BAGSS pools the expertise of sociologists, psychologists, educational and political scientists, economists, demographers, and statisticians to provide state-of-the-art, multi- and interdisciplinary supervision of doctoral researchers.
How do I apply to Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg?
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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
Is Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg taught in German or English? ▼
This Other programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) 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 Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)? ▼
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 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg — 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.