The Department of Psychology at the University of Konstanz is one of the most research-active and successful psychology departments within German universities. It focuses on meeting future challenges in basic research and teaching, contributing to the growing importance of neurosciences and social sciences for society.
Welcome to the Department of Psychology at the University of Konstanz. This department is renowned for its research activity and success, playing a significant role in the fields of neuroscience and social science. It offers a supportive environment for students to discover, explore, and study psychology. The department is also known for its innovative teaching methods and strong research focus, preparing students for a variety of careers. With a history of successful graduates and ongoing research projects, the University of Konstanz's Department of Psychology is a leading institution in the field.
UW Psychology generates ground-breaking insights into the mind, brain, and behavior through our mission to: Promote social equity, Optimize human potential by increasing one's resilience and Understand the mind through behavior and brain science.
The field of Psychology first emerged at Harvard in the late 1800's under the scholarship of William James, and ever since then Harvard has been at the forefront of the field. The Department has a long and rich history, and its past faculty and researchers have included some of the most famous names in psychology, including B.F. Skinner, Gordon Allport, Jerome Bruner, George Miller, and Henry Murray. Psychology is one of the most popular courses of study among undergraduates at Harvard.
Our department has three graduate programs that lead to a PhD—clinical, social-personality, and developmental psychology. We also have an undergraduate psychology major and several psychology minors.