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About us

The PhD Summer School in Advanced Migration Studies is organized by the Department Migration and Globalization at Danube University Krems.

Department Migration and Globalization

We work on a critical issue of modern societies, namely Migration and Globalization. In so doing we want to contribute to a better understanding of the processes at work to promote social cohesion and wellbeing.

Our teaching and research focus on:

  • Migration and integration
  • Europe and globalization
  • Education, work and industrial relations
  • Health and social welfare
  • Housing, neighborhood and regional development
  • Social security and human rights
  • Religion and intercultural communication
  • Gender and intergenerational differences

We engage in basic as well as applied research, provide scientific guidance for policy makers, business, civil society and the media. We follow an integrated approach in research and lifelong learning. Our team covers a wide range of professional disciplines such that we may address the complexity of migration and globalization from various vantage points.

Department Migration and Globalization

Danube University Krems

Danube University Krems is the university for continuing education. Its courses are specifically oriented toward the needs of working professionals. The University offers exclusive master’s programs and short programs in five areas of study. Serving about 9,000 students from 93 countries and with 20,000 graduates, it is one of the leading providers of further education courses in Europe. Danube University Krems combines 20 years of experience in postgraduate education with innovation and highest quality standards in research and teaching and bears the AQ Austria seal of quality.

Danube University Krems