Institute of Political Science

Institute of Political Science

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Political Science at the University of Tübingen. Founded in 1952, we are the oldest political science department in Germany, and a renowned centre of excellence in both teaching and research. We offer a wide range of courses and programmes in political science for both BA and MA students. Cutting edge research is undertaken in our research units led by our professors, all international specialists in their respective fields. 

News

09.10.2025

Institutskolloquium IfP (05.11.25) – Peacetiming for Future Deterrence

Speaker: Prof. Maria Mälksoo, University of Copenhagen

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16.09.2025

Gender, Violence, and Elections: New Article in the Journal of Peace Research

Co-author Dr. Juliana Tappe Ortiz is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Peace and Conflict…

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29.07.2025

New Publication by Prof. Dr. Gabriele Abels on gender representation in the European Parliament

IfP Professor Abels analyzes the impact of the 2024 elections on gender balance among MEPs

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16.07.2025

New Publication: The Future of African-European Relations – Towards an Equitable Global Society

With contributions by Dr. Donnet Rose Adhiambo Odhiambo from IfP

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15.07.2025

Departmental Seminar with Dr. Hauke Hartmann

Less democratic, less successful - The nexus between authoritarian trends and deteriorating…

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