The Department of Society and Globalisation specialises in inter-disciplinary research and teaching in international development, public administration, social science, global studies and EU studies. The department has a lot of scientific contacts which create an interesting cross-disciplinary environment for teaching as well as research. 

The department has established a large number of national and international relations to other knowledge institutions, companies and NGOs. At the same time the department attaches great importance to the societal relevance in its programmes and research.