The Political Sciences programme at the University of Lucerne offers an internationally-oriented and innovative course of study in the heart of Switzerland. It teaches the fundamentals of democratic governance in a globalised, economised, and media-centric 21st-century world. The program examines the consequences of increasing immigration flows for democratic coexistence. Knowledge development strategies and an awareness of a wide range of theories help students discover new perspectives on the world. Methodologies ensure that answers are developed in a structured and well-founded form.