Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)

BAGSS (Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences) is a structured doctoral school at the University of Bamberg uniting two faculties to conduct research on major societal challenges. Four thematic pillars organise the work: education and learning across life stages; educational and social inequality; human capital and labour market changes; and governance and political behaviour. Research combines sociology, psychology, educational science, political science, economics, demography, and statistics. The programme is designed to be completed in three years.

Minimum GPA

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English requirements

English is the language of instruction at BAGSS. No specific standardised test score thresholds are published on the DAAD page; contact admissions.bagss@uni-bamberg.de for current requirements.

Accepted bachelor fields

Master's degree or equivalent required in social sciences, education, psychology, political science, sociology, economics, statistics, or a related field.

APS Certificate

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Tuition fee

None. BAGSS doctoral candidates are funded researchers on stipends. Bavaria's non-EU tuition fee (introduced 2024/25 at degree-programme level) does not apply to doctoral/promotion enrolment at the University of Bamberg based on available evidence. Only the Semesterbeitrag applies.

Semester contribution

Approx. 123 EUR per semester (University of Bamberg 2025/26: €70 Studierendenwerksbeitrag + €53.22 Semesterticket). Identical for EU and non-EU doctoral candidates.

Funding info

Tuition: None. BAGSS doctoral candidates are funded researchers on stipends. Bavaria's non-EU tuition fee (introduced 2024/25 at degree-programme level) does not apply to doctoral/promotion enrolment at the University of Bamberg based on available evidence. Only the Semesterbeitrag applies. Semester contribution: Approx. 123 EUR per semester (University of Bamberg 2025/26: €70 Studierendenwerksbeitrag + €53.22 Semesterticket). Identical for EU and non-EU doctoral candidates.

Programme includes workshops in transferable and professional skills, teaching opportunities, and dedicated career development workshops, preparing graduates for academic and non-academic careers in research, policy, and applied social science.

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