Welcome to the Cologne Center for Comparative Politics at the University of Cologne. The Center brings together junior and senior political scientists at the University of Cologne, who work on comparative research related to political institutions and comparative political economy. André Kaiser is Professor for Comparative Politics and Christine Trampusch is Professor for International Comparative Political Economy and Economic Sociology. Her professorship is also the Liaison Chair (Brückenprofessur) to the Max Planck Institute for the Study of the Society (MPIfG).

Our website provides a comprehensive overview of who we are and details our Ongoing and Past Research Projects. On our site you will also find the latest News, our most recent Publications, upcoming Events, and current Vacancy Announcements. For prospective and current students, there is a dedicated section with important information about Studying and Teaching, including guidelines for theses and other academic work.

For matters concerning the chairs of Prof. Dr. André Kaiser and Prof. Dr. Christine Trampusch at the Center, please contact the Office of the Cologne Center for Comparative Politics - Chairs Kaiser and Trampusch.