Dr. Sebastian Kohl

Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Kohl is a Professor of Sociology at the John F. Kennedy Institute, Free University of Berlin, specializing in North American studies. He has extensive experience in academic research and teaching, having held positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies. His academic background includes a double doctoral degree in sociology from Sciences Po Paris and Cologne University, and he has published extensively in the field of sociology, particularly in areas related to urban research and organizational sociology. Kohl's work often explores the intersection of sociology with philosophy and political science, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that enriches his teaching and research interests.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

John F. Kennedy Institute, Free University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Head of the Sociology Department at the John F. Kennedy Institute.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellow

— Present

Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Conducted research in North American studies.

Researcher

— Present

Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies • Cologne, Germany

Focused on sociological research methodologies.

Researcher

— Present

Uppsala University Institute of Housing and Urban Research • Uppsala, Sweden

Investigated urban sociological phenomena.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies • Cologne, Germany

Engaged in extensive sociological research.

Cotutelle Doctoral Researcher

— Present

Sciences Po Paris & International Max Planck Research School Social Political Constitution Economy • Paris, France

Pursued a double doctoral degree in sociology.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.