School of Social and Economic Studies (SSES)

Welcome Message from the School of Social & Economic Studies

Greetings from the School of Social and Economic Studies at the University of Juba! We are thrilled to welcome you to our institution, dedicated to providing excellent higher education in the Republic of South Sudan.

We are honored that you have chosen us to be part of your educational journey. Our school offers a range of programs through its four departments: Economics, Statistics and Demography, Sociology and Social Anthropology, and Political Sciences. These programs are designed to prepare you for a successful career in your chosen field.

We encourage you to take advantage of our comprehensive social sciences education to become a top-notch social scientist. We understand that you may encounter challenges along the way, but rest assured that our administration and faculty are committed to supporting you throughout your academic journey.

The world is experiencing increasingly dynamic and interconnected socio-political and economic issues. Therefore, our curriculum is designed to reflect and address these complex realities through social innovation, research, and market insights.

Our goal is to introduce new concepts that will significantly impact the understanding and practice of political and economic trends.

The School of Social and Economic Studies has a legacy of educating leaders who have made significant contributions to South Sudan and beyond.

Our mission is to inspire and educate current and future leaders while producing graduates who will positively influence their communities. We are continually improving our curriculum and research to ensure that our graduates are well-prepared for the workforce and equipped to conduct impactful research. We believe that the School of Social and Economic Studies at the University of Juba is the perfect place for you to pursue your dreams, and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey of academic and social innovation. Welcome to our world-class academic community!

OUR DEPARTMENTS

1. Department of Economics
2. Department of Political Science
3. Department of Statistics and Demography
4. Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology
5. Institute of Japanese and Oriental Studies -Upcoming
6. Institute of Population Studies -Upcoming

OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

1. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations
2. Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations
3. Master of Arts (MA) in Economic Development and Policy Analysis
4. Master of Science (MSc) in Comparative Politics
5. Master of Science (MSc) in Economics
6. Master of Science (MSc) in Population Studies – Upcoming
7. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science
8. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  in Economics
9. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  in Sociology and Social Anthropology

• UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

1. BSc in Economics
2. BSc in Political Science
3. BSc in Statistics and Demography
4. BSc Sociology and Social Anthropology
5. Diploma in Economics and Banking