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PhD / Dr. Phil.

We welcome research projects from all over the world. However, the Institute for Media and Communication Studies does not have a structured doctoral education. Earning a doctoral degree from the Institute for Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Political and Social Sciences can be accomplished through the "apprentice model" (independent research under supervision). You must find a supervisor who is an expert on the topic of your future dissertation and willing to supervise you. Every doctoral candidate has to organize financing independently. Freie Universität Berlin provides further general information on earning a doctorate (doctoral studies portal) .

Please send your applications including your CV, degree certificates, an overview of your study accomplishments and a short exposé of your research project (ca. 5 pages) solely to [email protected] . On top of that it is extremely important that you name potential supervisor(s) , explain how your research interest is situated within the research area of the professor(s) and why you would find it important to be supervised by him/ her. If all this information is provided, your e-mail will be directed to the supervisor. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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How to get accepted as a doctoral student at the institute for media and communication studies at freie universität berlin:.

The basic requirement for getting approved as a doctoral student by the institute is an outstanding degree in a field corresponding to your future doctoral thesis and the institute’s research areas. Applications and proposals may be submitted at any time of the year to the Institute for Media and Communication Studies, but you should keep in mind that during the periods from mid-February to mid-April and from mid-July to mid-October when courses are not in session, relevant staff will not always be available. Course sessions start in mid-October (winter term) or mid-April (summer term). You may write your thesis in English language, if your supervisor agrees. If you decide to write your dissertation in German but do not hold a German academic degree you will have to pass the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) or the TestDaF (Test of German as a Foreign Language).

Admission procedures in line with the doctoral regulations of the Department of Political and Social Sciences include two steps. First of all, you must find a supervisor (in German “ Doktorvater ” or “ Doktormutter ”) who is an expert on the topic of your future dissertation and willing to supervise you. After having found a supervisor you have to formally apply at the Doctoral Studies Office of the Department of Political and Social Sciences.

Step 1: How to approach the supervisor

It is not possible to apply for a doctorate without specifying your research project and stating your future supervisor. When first contacting the Institute for Media and Communication Studies via [email protected], you have to name potential supervisor(s) and provide a short exposé of your research project (ca. 5 pages) and a short review of your experience in this field including detailed information on your academic qualifications and degree. It is especially important to explain how your research interest is situated within the research area of the professor(s) and why you would find it important to be supervised by him/ her. If all this information is provided, your e-mail will be directed to the supervisor.

It can be helpful to attach a letter of recommendation by a professor you have already worked with. If your academic degree and the research proposal are regarded sufficient and the professor has agreed to become your supervisor, you may send your formal application to the Doctoral Studies Office of the Department of Political and Social Sciences.

Step 2: How to finish your PhD application at Freie Universität formally:

The application to the Doctoral Studies Office of the Department of Political and Social Sciences must include:

1. Research proposal for your doctoral thesis ("Exposé" of 7 to max. 10 pages) including a short summary of the subject in question

2. Declaration of your supervisor, that he/ she has accepted you as a doctoral student

3. Completed form “Zulassung zum Promotionsverfahren“ (Admission to doctoral studies) and "Betreuungsvereinbarung" (Supervisory Agreement).

4. A CV in German or in English language

5. Certified copies of your exam and degree certificates

6. Proof of proficiency in German (for full enrolment without further tests, TestDaF level 4/4 or an equivalent is required) or in English language

» Further information on step 2

Please send your application by mail to

Early Career Support at the Department of Political and Social Sciences Contact: https://www.polsoz.fu-berlin.de/en/nachwuchsfoerderung/ansprechpartner_innen/index.html Ihnestraße 21 - Rooms 201 and 206 14195 Berlin

You can also arrange a personal appointment with the Early Career Support or write an e-mail regarding all formal aspects of the doctoral procedure to [email protected] .

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work Hauptgebäude Chemie Johannisallee 29 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36000 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36094

Dean Prof. Dr. Christoph Schneider

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Holger Kohlmann

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Reinhard Denecke

Deanery Marco Weiß

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Chemistry Didactics

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• Institute of Bioanalytical Chemistry

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Institute of Organic Chemistry

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work Institutsgebäude Grimmaische Straße 12 04109 Leipzig

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Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Martin Friedrich Quaas

Dean Prof. Dr. Rainer Alt

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Deanery Dr. Martina Diesener

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Faculty of Education

work Haus 3 Marschnerstraße 31 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31400 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31131400

Dean Prof. Dr. Brigitte Latzko

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Faculty of History, Art and Area Studies

work Institutsgebäude Schillerstraße 6 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37000 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37049

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Holger Kockelmann

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Katja Werthmann-Kirscht

Dean Prof. Dr. Markus A. Denzel

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Nadja Horsch

Deanery Uta Al-Marie

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• Centralised faculty body in the Faculty of History, Arts and Regional Studies

Department of History

Institute for South and Central Asian Studies

Institute for the Study of Religions

Institute of African Studies

Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Institute of Anthropology

Institute of Art Education

Institute of Art History

Institute of East Asian Studies

Institute of Egyptology

Institute of Musicology

Institute of Oriental Studies

Institute of Theatre Studies

Faculty of Law

work Juridicum Burgstraße 27 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35100 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31135100

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Justus Meyer

Dean Prof. Dr. Katharina Beckemper

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Marc Desens

Deanery Dr. Christian Kraus

Secretariat Sylvia Proksch

Ernst Jaeger Institute for Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Law

Institut für Energie- und Regulierungsrecht

Institut für Internationales Recht

Institut für Recht und Politik

Institut für Steuerrecht

Institute for Broadcasting Law

Institute for Environmental and Planning Law

Institute for Foreign and European Private and Procedural Law

Institute for German and International Law of Banking and Capital Markets

Institute for Labour and Social Law

Institute for Public International Law, European Law and Foreign Public Law

Institute for the Foundations of Law

Institute for the Legal Profession

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Faculty of Life Sciences

work Institutsgebäude Talstraße 33 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36700 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36749

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Immo Fritsche

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Irene Coin

Dean Prof. Dr. Marc Schönwiesner

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Stefan Schmukle

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Tilo Pompe

Deanery Markus Lorenz

Institute of Biochemistry

Institute of Biology

• Other inter-institute body

Wilhelm Wundt Institute for Psychology

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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

work Neues Augusteum Augustusplatz 10 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32100 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 32199

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Andreas Maletti

Dean Prof. Dr. Bernd Kirchheim

Dean of Studies for Mathematics Prof. Dr. Judith Brinkschulte

Dean of Studies for Computer Science Prof. Dr. Martin Bogdan

Deanery Claudia Wendt

Institute of Computer Science

Institute of Mathematics

Faculty of Medicine and University of Leipzig Medical Center

work Liebigstraße 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work 109

• Administration of the Faculty of Medicine

Carl Ludwig Institute for Physiology

• Facilities of the Faculty of Medicine

General Medicine Unit

• Independent Division for Clinical Pharmacology

Institute of Anatomy

Institute of Forensic Medicine

Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE)

Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics

Institute of Pharmacy

Karl-Sudhoff-Institute of History of Medicine and Science

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Paul Flechsig Institute of Brain Research

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Rudolf Boehm Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Rudolf Schönheimer Institute of Biochemistry

Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health (ISAP)

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Faculty of Philology

work Geisteswissenschaftliches Zentrum Beethovenstraße 15 04107 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37300 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37349

Dean Prof. Dr. Beat Siebenhaar

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Benjamin Lucas Meisnitzer

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Eduard Werner

Dean of Studies Jun.-Prof. Dr. Julia Fuchs

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Katja Kanzler

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Klaus Grübl

Vice-Dean for Research Prof. Dr. Tinka Reichmann

Deanery Dr. Stephan Thomas

Secretariat Annett Lutschin

Herder-Institute (German as a Foreign Language)

Institute for American Studies

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Institute of British Studies

Institute of Classical Studies and Comparative Literature

Institute of German Language and Literature

Institute of Linguistics

Institute of Romance Studies

Institute of Slavonic Studies

Institute of Sorbian Studies

Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences

work Institutsgebäude Linnéstraße 5 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32400

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Christoph Zielhofer

Vice-Dean for Research Prof. Dr. Frank Cichos

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Johannes Quaas

Dean Prof. Dr. Marius Grundmann

Dean of Studies for Physics and Meteorology Prof. Dr. Michael Ziese

Deanery Dr. Annett Kaldich

Secretariat Susan Baeumler

Felix Bloch Institute for Solid State Physics

Institut für Didaktik der Physik

Institute for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing

Institute for Geography

Institute for Meteorology

Institute of Theoretical Physics

Peter Debye Institute for Soft Matter Physics

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Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35600 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35699

Dean Prof. Dr. Astrid Lorenz

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Patrick Donges

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schneider

Deanery Barbara Harrmann

Secretariat Carola Vater

• Centralised faculty body/Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Global and European Studies Institute

Institute for the Study of Culture

Institute of Communication and Media Studies

Institute of Philosophy

Institute of Political Science

Institute of Sociology

Faculty of Sport Science

work Haus 1, T-Trakt Jahnallee 59 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31600

Dean Prof. Dr. Gregor Hovemann

Vice-Dean for Research Prof. Ph.D. Patrick Ragert

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Thomas Wendeborn

Deanery Marco Morgner

Secretariat Simone Stüwe

Abteilung Natursportarten (Ski/Kanu/Rad)

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Institute of Exercise and Public Health

Institute of General Kinesiology and Athletics Training

Institute of Movement and Training Science in Sports I

Institute of Movement and Training Science in Sports II

Institute of Sport Medicine and Prevention

Institute of Sport Psychology and Physical Education

International Trainer Course

Faculty of Theology

work Institutsgebäude Beethovenstraße 25 04107 Leipzig

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Dean Prof. Dr. Alexander Deeg

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Jens Herzer

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Roderich Andres Barth

Deanery Lena Seehausen

Secretariat Jana Tulke

Academic body in the Faculty of Theology

• Begegnungszentrum Universitätskirche
• Fakultätszentrale Einrichtungen/Theologische Fakultät

Institut für Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft

Institut für Kirchengeschichte

Institut für Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft

Institute of Practical Theology

Institute of Religious Education

Institute of Systematic Theology

Teaching Unit for Classical Languages

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

work KVR, KFP (Lehrgebäude) An den Tierkliniken 19 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38000 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38099

Vice-Dean Prof. Dr. Florian Hansmann

Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Katharina Luise Lohmann

Dean Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Vahlenkamp

Deanery Dr. Kathy Busse

Secretariat Ina Scherbaum

Department for birds and reptiles

Department for horses

Department for ruminants and swine

Department for small animal

Institute of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

Institute of Animal Hygiene and Veterinary Public Health

Institute of Animal Nutrition, Nutrition Diseases and Dietetics

Institute of Bacteriology and Mycology

Institute of Food Hygiene

Institute of Immunology

Institute of Parasitology

Institute of Pathology

Institute of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Toxicology

Institute of Physiological Chemistry

Institute of Physiology

Institute of Virology

Oberholz Farm for Teaching and Research

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work Haus 5 Marschnerstraße 29d/e 04109 Leipzig

work Haus E Liebigstraße 27 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-15500 Fax: fax +49 341 97-15509

Carl-Ludwig-Institut für Physiologie - Abteilung 1

Carl-Ludwig-Institut für Physiologie - Abteilung 2

Phone: work +49 341 97-15500 Fax: fax +49 341 97-15529

Carl-Ludwig-Institut für Physiologie - Abteilung 3

Phone: work +49 341 97-15520 Fax: fax +49 341 97-15529

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36339 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36397

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Rebekka Heimann

work KVR,Dekanat, KFP An den Tierkliniken 17-21 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38405 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38409

work KFP (Stallgebäude) An den Tierkliniken 21 a 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38250 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38269

Secretariat Claudia Baumgärtel

work KFK, Pharmakologie An den Tierkliniken 11 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38320 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38349

Secretariat Tina Dögl, Ines Sackersdorff

work Klinik für Kleintiere An den Tierkliniken 23 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38700 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38799

Secretariat Kathrin Fischer

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37050 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37059

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Julia Schmidt-Funke

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35310 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35319

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32650 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 32668

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Jan Berend Meijer

Secretariat Anja Heck

work Haus W Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 55 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-15710 Fax: fax +49 341 97-15719

work Institutsgebäude Emil-Fuchs-Straße 1 04105 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 30230 Fax: fax 9605261

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37505 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31139204

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Christian Fandrych

Secretariat Ulrike Kersting

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33720 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33729

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Ulrich Eisenecker

Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35419

work Institutsgebäude Prager Straße 34-36 04317 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32753

work Institutsgebäude Burgstraße 21 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35180 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35189

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35210 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35219

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35430 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35439

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Klaus Fitschen

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35420 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35429

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Jens Herzer

Secretariat Sylvia Kolbe

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35250 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35259

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35270 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35279

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37330 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37339

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Katja Kanzler

Secretariat Anne Keyselt

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35190 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35199

work Institutsgebäude Talstraße 35 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32900 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 32809

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Miguel Mahecha

Secretariat Madlen Wild

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35130 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31135130

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35230 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31135230

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Konrad Duden

work Institutsgebäude Johannisallee 19a 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32790 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 32799

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Vera Denzer

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35240 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35249

Secretariat Marion Kluge

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33517 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33538

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Thomas Bruckner

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35320 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35329

Secretariat Yvonne Apitz

work Institutsgebäude Stephanstraße 3 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32850 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 32899

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Manfred Wendisch

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37120 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37148

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Jowita Kramer

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35350 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35359

Secretariat Nikola Schurig

Secretariat Andrea Kuntzsch

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35670 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35698

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Dirk Quadflieg

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37160 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37169

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Markus Dreßler

Secretariat Steffi Rüger

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33540 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33549

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Thomas Steger

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33690 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33699

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Matthias Schmidt

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37030 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37048

Secretariat Claudia Günther

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Jörg Matysik

Secretariat Uta Zeller

work Haus A Liebigstraße 13 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-22000 Fax: fax +49 341 97-22009

work Anatomie, Tierhygiene An den Tierkliniken 41-43 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38030 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38029

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Christoph Mülling

Secretariat Janet Reichenbach

work Kroch-Hochhaus Goethestraße 2 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37020 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37047

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Michael Peter Streck

work Biochemie, TH, Lemi An den Tierkliniken 1 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38150 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38198

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Uwe Truyen

work Tierernährung, Mykologie An den Tierkliniken 9 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38370 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38399

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37220 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37229

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Andrea Behrends

Institute Head Dr. Stefanie Mauksch

Secretariat Annette Veit

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37600 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37649

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Oliver Czulo

work Institutsgebäude Ritterstraße 8-10 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37250 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37259

Institute Head Prof. Andreas Wendt

Secretariat Kerstin Rösel

work Wünschmanns Hof Dittrichring 18-20 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35550 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35559

Institute Head PD Dr. Armin Bergmeier

work KFK, Viro, Bakteriologie An den Tierkliniken 29 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38180 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38199

Secretariat Anja Ladenthin

work Institutsgebäude Johannisallee 23 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36780 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36798

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Tilo Pompe

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36840 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36848

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37310 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37329

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Arne Lohmann

work Technikum Analytikum Linnéstraße 3 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36300 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36349

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Dirk Enke

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37710 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37709

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Oliver Schelske

Secretariat Anja Arndt

work Zeppelinhaus Nikolaistraße 27-29 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35700

work Paulinum Augustusplatz 10 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 32250 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 32252

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Andreas Maletti

Secretariat Karin Wenzel

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37155 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37159

Institute Head Prof. Ph.D. Philip Clart

Secretariat Dany Habich

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33560 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33569

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Gunther Schnabl

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31580 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31589

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Anne Deiglmayr

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37010 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37029

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Holger Kockelmann

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33530 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33789

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Bernd Süßmuth

work Haus 1, I-Trakt Jahnallee 59 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31650 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31798

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Petra Wagner

Secretariat Bianka Hünemeyer

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38220 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38249

Secretariat Stephanie Schlobach

work Haus H Johannisallee 28 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-15100 Fax: fax +49 341 97-15109

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31670 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31679

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Maren Witt

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37350 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37359

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Dieter Burdorf

Secretariat Annett Kämmerer

work Biotechnologisch-Biomedizinisches Zentrum Deutscher Platz 5 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31220 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31229

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Gottfried Alber

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Berthold Kersting

work Institutsgebäude Gottschedstraße 12 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work 355305-55 Fax: fax 355305-99

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Fred Wagner

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37610 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37609

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Jochen Trommer

Secretariat Sabine Tatzelt

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Bernd Kirchheim

work Haus V Härtelstraße 16-18 04107 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-15700 Fax: fax +49 341 97-15709

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36250

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31820 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31829

Secretariat Birgit Rother

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31700 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31719

work Städtisches Kaufhaus, Aufgang E Neumarkt 9 04109 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 30450 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 30459

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Stefan Keym

Secretariat Katja Jehring

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 36550 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 36599

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Thorsten Berg

Secretariat Katrin Hengst

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37200 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37219

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Sebastian Maisel

work Pathologie, Parasitologie An den Tierkliniken 35 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38080 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38095

work Pathologie, Parasitologie An den Tierkliniken 33-37 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38270 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38299

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Reiner Georg Ulrich

Secretariat Gesine Kubaile-Jahn, Daniela Michel

work KFK, Pharmakologie An den Tierkliniken 15 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38130 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38149

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Angelika Richter

Secretariat Annett Hoffmann

work Eilenburger Str. 15a 04317 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97-11901 Fax: fax +49 341 97-11813

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35820 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35849

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Andrea Kern

Secretariat Katharina Krause

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38100

Secretariat Alexandra Gück

work Veterinär-Physiologie An den Tierkliniken 7/7a 04103 Leipzig

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 38060 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 38097

Secretariat Jana Kirchner

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35610 und -35620 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35619

Secretariat Birgit Ruß

Office hours Montag - Freitag 09:00 - 11:00 Uhr

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35460 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35469

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Alexander Deeg

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 31490 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 31498

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Kim Lange-Schubert

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 33580 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 33589

Institute Head Jun.-Prof. Dr. Dennis Häckl

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Thomas Lenk

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 35470 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 35499

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37410 Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37429

Institute Head Prof. Dr. Klaus Grübl

Secretariat Angela Berge

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Are you interested in pursuing a doctorate at our university? We offer our doctoral candidates research-oriented and internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications in an excellent scientific environment.

Pathways to a Doctorate

Applying for a doctorate, doctorates and free movers, making a success of your doctorate, first-class doctoral training.

Our university offers excellent conditions for doctoral success:

• Research-oriented, internationally recognised doctoral training Leipzig offers a research-oriented education that is internationally recognised. We have a variety of interdisciplinary research areas. In this way, you benefit from state-of-the-art teaching facilities in a dynamic environment.
• Broad research spectrum We are a comprehensive university that covers a broad research spectrum. The advantage for you? At Leipzig, you can pursue a doctorate in all subject areas.

Excellent research environment Leipzig is home to an abundance of research institutions, offering you an unbeatable research environment. The 20 or so institutions include three Max Planck, two Fraunhofer and three Leibniz Institutes.

• Unique urban culture Here you not only enjoy a teaching and research environment at the highest level, but at the same time live in a beautiful, vibrant city. Leipzig will surprise you with its exciting cultural scene, affordable housing and trendy districts. Your future campus is centrally located and easily accessible from anywhere in the city.

Individual Doctorates

You work on your doctorate independently at a faculty and usually choose your subject yourself. You are supervised by a professor, producing your dissertation under the guidance of this so-called Doktormutter or Doktorvater . This allows you to freely organise the duration of your dissertation and gives you flexible options if you wish to change your focus or topic while you are working on it.

Structured Doctoral Programmes

In a structured doctoral programme, you write your dissertation within a fixed curriculum in which the duration of your doctorate is clearly defined. You earn your doctorate within a Graduate Centre, receiving supervision from several professors. From the outset, you are in close contact with other doctoral researchers and supervisors, with whom you work on joint research projects.

Before you apply, please find out whether your subject would match our university’s research profile .

Requirements

If you wish to pursue an individual doctorate, then you will need a supervision agreement . This means that you must first find a professor who will accept your topic or propose a topic for you and supervise you during your doctorate. Please check the websites of the respective institutes and gain an overview of our professors’ research fields. As soon as you have found a suitable supervisor for your topic, please contact them by email or pay them a visit during their office hours. If the professor accepts your proposal, you will receive written confirmation. You can then use this supervisor agreement to apply for an individual doctorate.

There are different application requirements for our structured doctoral programmes. Find information about current doctoral positions and the respective requirements on our website .

How to Apply

You cannot apply for an individual doctorate until you have received supervision agreement from the supervising professor.

1. Apply online via AlmaWeb

You apply online using our AlmaWeb study portal and then submit your documents to the International Centre.

Your application must include full evidence of your prior secondary and university education. Please submit the following documents for your application:

• dated and signed application form (via AlmaWeb )
• written confirmation from your supervisor (supervision agreement)
• secondary school leaving certificate (certified copy)
• evidence of university entrance examination (certified copy), if applicable
• evidence of all university degrees (certified copies), e.g. bachelor’s, master’s, Diplom)
• Transcripts of Records from all secondary and university qualifications (certified copies)
• evidence of your knowledge of German at DSH-2 level, if the doctorate will be in German (certified copy)
• evidence of your knowledge of English, if the doctorate will be in English
• confirmation of admission to a faculty’s list of doctoral candidates, if already available (confirmation can otherwise be submitted within one semester).

Please post all of your documents to:

Leipzig University International Centre Ms Stefanie Kölling Goethestraße 3–5 04109 Leipzig Germany

Please note the guidelines on official certifications and translations.

2. Examination of requirements and admission

After we have received your application documents, we will check your formal requirements. One of these is the equivalence of your university degree. Due to the high number of applications we receive, this examination may take up to three months. We examine applications in accordance with the regulations of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

• If you meet the formal requirements, you will receive your letter of admission via the AlmaWeb study portal.
• In the event that your university degree is not sufficiently equivalent, we can issue a conditional letter of admission . This means that you can submit missing documents later.
• Fill in the declaration of acceptance on the last page of your letter of admission. Send the declaration of acceptance as a PDF file to the email address provided by the specified deadline. You usually have two weeks to do this.
• As soon as we have received and processed your declaration of acceptance, you will see that the status of your application on AlmaWeb has changed. You will then receive details of how to enrol.

3. Enrolment

Make sure you enrol as soon as you have received your letter of admission. This will let you take full advantage of your student status (e.g. semester ticket, halls of residence, discounts, use of the refectories). You are subject to the same organisational rules as regular students. You can enrol during the International Centre’s dedicated office hours for international students. Please bring the following documents with you when enrolling:

• letter of admission from our university
• passport with valid student visa, if necessary
• two recent passport photos
• current proof of health insurance valid in Germany. Travel health insurance is not sufficient.

4. Registering your doctorate at the faculty

Apply within the first semester to be added to your faculty’s list of doctoral candidates . Your supervisor can assist you. Having a place on the faculty’s list of doctoral candidates is proof of your status as a doctoral candidate for the period of your doctorate.

If you can demonstrate that you have already been added to the list of doctoral candidates when applying, then you are welcome to submit this confirmation together with your application documents.

Scholarships

Scholarships of the German Academic Exchange Service

A scholarship is one way of ensuring your financial security during your time as a doctoral candidate. To apply for a scholarship, please contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) directly. There are many different ways to obtain a scholarship through the DAAD.

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Scholarships from Leipzig University

Our university also awards doctoral scholarships:

• State postgraduate funding from the Free State of Saxony
• Sylff programme for projects related to the overarching subject of “Intellectual and Cultural Change in Central and Eastern Europe”

Organising your stay

Once you’re in leipzig.

Would you like to complete part of your doctorate research here even though there is no exchange agreement between your home institution and Leipzig University? No problem! You can spend one to two semesters at our university as a so-called “free mover”. Please clarify whether the faculty is able to accept you as a free mover and then have the consent form filled in by the supervising professor.

Please note that as a free mover you are required to submit an application for admission as a free mover on a doctoral programme .

Admission as a free mover

You can apply to be admitted as a free mover at any time via AlmaWeb :

• Use AlmaWeb to apply for the respective doctoral programme.
• Print the application form and sign it. The application form lists all the necessary documents.
• Submit the application form, together with the application for admission as a free mover (doctoral candidates) as well as all of your application documents, to the International Centre: Leipzig University International Centre Ms Stefanie Kölling Goethestraße 3–5 04109 Leipzig

The International Centre will check the formal requirements of your application. If you meet these requirements, we will generate a letter of admission as soon as possible, which you will find under “Documents” in your AlmaWeb account.

We want your doctorate to be a success. This is why we are here to assist you in organising your doctorate and your stay in Leipzig. Contact the International Doctoral Candidate Initiative. What’s more, should you ever have doubts during your doctorate, then you are welcome to arrange a personal consultation!

International Doctoral Candidate Initiative

Do you want to meet fellow doctoral candidates away from the lecture theatre and library? The International Doctoral Candidate Initiative is the perfect opportunity to do just that. The team consists of international doctoral researchers and has been organising regular cultural and social events since 2005. The initiative aims to provide international doctoral candidates with comprehensive support during their time with us and to offer them a platform for shared experiences.

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Doubts and Second Thoughts

At the beginning or during the course of your doctorate, it is quite normal to ask yourself questions like:

• Is my dissertation topic still suitable?
• Was a doctorate the right decision?
• Why am I not making any progress with my doctorate?
• How can I get motivated again?
• What professional area do I want to work in later on?

Personal Consultation

Sometimes it can be difficult to talk about the doubts you’re having about your doctorate, about feeling dissatisfied or overwhelmed, or if you’re considering dropping out. If you would like to speak to someone neutral about your plans for the future and potential alternatives, then please do come and see us. Together we can work on solutions based on your individual needs such as:

• Language problems
• Money worries
• Problems with studying and motivation
• Pressure, stress and feeling overwhelmed during your doctorate
• Feelings of isolation during your doctorate
• Alternatives to a doctorate, developing new plans for the future.

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The Media and Communication degree programme offers a comprehensive qualification for media and communication professions with digital skills. In close cooperation with Germany's leading media houses such as publishers, television stations and radio stations and with the communication and marketing departments of top companies, students gain innovative insights into the trends of digitalisation. Graduates can independently design and manage digital communication processes.

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Institute for Media and Communication Studies: Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies

Admission Requirements

For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

• University degree with at least 60 credit points in the field of media and communication studies (including at least 10 credit points in research methods).
• Proof of language proficiency in English (English proficiency at level B2 CEFR).

The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester.

Students of the Master’s program acquire the theoretical, analytical, and methodological competencies to critically and independently analyze current communication problems in a constantly changing media environment. The Berlin based institute’s diverse program enables students to gain research-oriented qualifications across all academic fields related to Media and Communication Studies. It aims to expand professional knowledge and research expertise. Focal points are: journalism, public relations, advertising and entertainment as a form of public communication; media systems and media history; media use and media effects; research and methodology in communication studies.

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This master programme is predominantly taught in German. Some courses may be offered in English as well. For an overview about the structure of the programme please check the information in German (Studienaufbau) .

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At the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Fribourg, the DCM offers the possibility to pursue a doctoral degree of Social Sciences ( Dr. rer. soc. ). The official title for a PhD in communication studies is " Doctor of Philosophy in Communication ". Communication Studies at the University of Fribourg is firmly rooted in the tradition of the social sciences and is devoted to the analysis of public communication in modern societies, looking at both legacy and new media. Central topics are the general framework, systems, processes, contents and effects of communication. Research at the DCM focuses on different actors of communication, media content, media use, exposure and effects, media and news organisations as well as on media systems, including economic, political and cultural influences.

Doctoral theses can be written in the following research fields, among others:

• Journalism studies (e.g., current developments of journalism, quality in journalism)
• Theory and history of communication and journalism
• Political communication (e.g., analysis of political debates, mediatisation of politics)
• Media use, exposure, and effects (e.g., persuasion, parasocial relationships, health communication, media exposure)
• Organisational communication (e.g., reputation and issues management, corporate social responsibility, communication strategies)
• Comparative communication research
• Media systems and media organisations
• Media policy and media regulation (e.g., public service media, policy-making processes and power, governance)
• Analysis of new media and new forms of communication

The core part of the doctoral programme (30 ECTS)  is the DCM Colloquium . It is held at least once each semester and offers doctoral students the possibility to present and discuss the current state of their projects. ECTS credits can also be acquired by participating in academic courses at the University of Fribourg or elsewhere (e.g. summer or winter schools) in areas such as theory, methodology, didactics or academic writing and presentation skills, by giving presentations at scientific conferences, by publishing articles in scientific journals or books (first author or co-author), by writing reviews or helping with the organisation of conferences, or by undertaking other academic tasks at the department. For detailed information about the doctoral programme, see the  Department's Guidelines for the Doctoral Programme  (document in German and French).

Professors who are eligible to supervise theses

Areas of specialization: 

• Journalism 
• Political communication 
• Communication in digital contexts: communicators, contents and uses
• Media innovation

Supervision of theses in German and English.

• Media selection, media use, media effects 
• Emotional & cognitive processing of media exposure 
• Mediated social communication 
• Parasocial relationships, health communication, entertainment
• Media and public opinion 
• Media and democracy 

Supervision of theses in English, French and German.

• Public debates 
• Challenges to democracy based on commercialisation and digitalisation 
• Relation between media and democracy

Areas of specialization:

• Emerging forms of organisation, audiences and social media
• E-audiences and their influence on business and society
• Legitimacy, reputation, identity, stigma and new media
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and communication
• Communication in social impact and business in the circular economy
• Crisis, communication, stakeholder management
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) text agents and their implications for business and society

Supervision of theses in French and English.

• Strategic communication, organisational communication, communication management 
• International public relations research, public diplomacy and country images 
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR), social advocacy, and media quality 
• Reputation management and crisis communication in the digital age
• International comparison of media systems & Swiss media system 
• Media policy, media regulation, and media governance 
• Media organisations and journalism
• Critical communication research
• Communication in digital contexts: uses and effects
• Social construction and appropriation of media innovations
• Mobile media and communication
• Privacy, sustainability, accessibility in digital communication

Supervision of theses in German, French and English.

Regulations for the acquirement of a PhD degree at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences Guidelines for doctoral studies (Dr. rer. pol./Dr. rer. soc.) at the Faculty Guidelines for doctoral studies (Dr. rer. soc.) at the DCM Application form for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

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Heidelberg University

Germany, Heidelberg

Heidelberg University (informally Heidelberg, German: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg; Latin: Universitas Ruperto Carola Heidelbergensis) is a public research university in H...

Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU)

Germany, Cottbus

Situated in the heart of the Lausitz region, BTU combines outstanding international research with future-oriented teaching. It makes an important contribution to society, our cultu...

Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Germany, Magdeburg

The Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg was founded in 1993 and is one of the youngest universities in Germany. The university in Magdeburg has about 14,000 students in nine fac...

University of Hagen

Germany, Hagen

The University of Hagen (German: FernUniversität in Hagen, informally often referred to as FU Hagen) is a public research university that is primarily focused on distance teaching....

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Germany, Koeln

German Sport University Cologne founded in 1947, is a sport university in Cologne, Germany. It is the largest sport university in Europe with approximately 6,000 students. The Germ...

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Media & Mass Communication in Germany

• BJ (Bachelor of Journalism)
• MJ (Master of Journalism)
• BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication)
• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
• MMC (Master of Mass Communication)

German Sport University Cologne

Bj ( sport journalism ).

• Sport Journalism

HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media, Communication and Management

Mj ( digital journalism ).

• Digital Journalism

Hamburg Media School

Bj ( digital media ).

• Digital Media

MJ ( Media and Journalism )

• Media and Journalism

Munich University of Applied Languages

Bj ( international communication and business ).

• International Communication and Business

Why Study Media & Mass Communication Course from Germany

High-quality education.

Reputation for Excellence : German universities are renowned for their high academic standards and rigorous training. Many institutions are ranked highly in global university rankings.

Cutting-Edge Research : Germany is at the forefront of media research and innovation, providing students with access to the latest technologies and methodologies in the field.

Diverse Course Offerings

Variety of Programs : German universities offer a wide range of Media & Mass Communication programs, including specializations in journalism, digital media, film studies, communication theory, and more.

Interdisciplinary Approach : Many programs integrate elements of sociology, psychology, political science, and cultural studies, providing a well-rounded education.

Affordable Education

Low Tuition Fees : Many public universities in Germany charge little to no tuition fees for international students, making it an affordable option.

Scholarships : Numerous scholarships and financial aid options are available for international students to help cover living expenses and other costs.

Strong Industry Connections

Internship Opportunities : Germany has a robust media industry, offering ample opportunities for internships and practical experience with leading media organizations.

Networking : Universities often have strong ties with industry professionals and organizations, facilitating networking opportunities and potential job placements.

International Environment

Cultural Diversity : Germany is home to a large international student community, creating a diverse and multicultural learning environment.

English-Taught Programs : Many Media & Mass Communication programs are offered in English, making it accessible for non-German speakers.

Career Prospects

Job Opportunities : Germany’s thriving media landscape includes numerous newspapers, television networks, film production companies, and digital media firms, providing a range of job opportunities for graduates.

Global Recognition : A degree from a German university is highly respected worldwide, enhancing career prospects internationally.

Innovative Learning Environment

State-of-the-Art Facilities : Universities in Germany are equipped with modern facilities, including media labs, production studios, and advanced research centers.

Practical Training : Emphasis on practical and hands-on training ensures that students are well-prepared for real-world challenges in the media industry.

Quality of Life

Vibrant Culture : Germany offers a rich cultural experience with its history, art, music, and festivals, providing a vibrant environment for students.

Safety and Infrastructure : Germany is known for its high standard of living, excellent public infrastructure, and safety, making it a comfortable place to live and study.

Best Media & Mass Communication Course Programs and Specializations in Germany with Specializations and Name of University

1.  ludwig maximilian university of munich (lmu munich).

Program : Master of Arts in Media, Management, and Digital Technologies

Specializations : Digital Media, Media Management, Communication Theory

2.  University of Mannheim

Program : Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies

Specializations : Journalism, Corporate Communication, Media Analysis

3.  University of Cologne

Program : Master of Arts in Media Studies

Specializations : Media Theory, Media History, Digital Cultures

4.  Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin)

Program : Master of Arts in Communication in Social and Economic Contexts

Specializations : Communication Design, Media Theory, Visual Communication

5.  Hamburg Media School

Program : Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Specializations : Investigative Journalism, Data Journalism, Multimedia Storytelling

6.  University of Leipzig

Program : Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

Specializations : Media Psychology, Political Communication, Media and Society

7.  Bauhaus University Weimar

Program : Bachelor of Arts in Media Culture

Specializations : Media Systems, Media Philosophy, Media and Cultural Studies

8.  Free University of Berlin

Program : Master of Arts in Media and Political Communication

Specializations : Political Communication, Strategic Communication, Media Impact Studies

9.  Humboldt University of Berlin

Program : Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

Specializations : Media Analysis, Media Law, Digital Media

10.  University of Siegen

Program : Master of Arts in Media and Society

Specializations : Media and Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Media Ethics

Specializations and Key Focus Areas

Digital Media : Focuses on the creation, management, and distribution of digital content.

Journalism : Covers investigative journalism, multimedia storytelling, and data journalism.

Media Management : Involves managing media organizations, media economics, and media marketing.

Communication Theory : Explores theories of communication, media effects, and communication processes.

Media Psychology : Studies the psychological impact of media on audiences.

Political Communication : Examines the role of media in political processes and public opinion.

Corporate Communication : Focuses on internal and external communication strategies within organizations.

Visual Communication : Emphasizes the design and interpretation of visual media.

Media Ethics : Investigates ethical issues and dilemmas in media practice and content.

Key Universities Offering Media & Mass Communication Programs

Ludwig maximilian university of munich (lmu munich).

University of Mannheim

University of Cologne

Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin)

University of Leipzig

Bauhaus University Weimar

Free University of Berlin

Humboldt University of Berlin

University of Siegen

Media & Mass Communication Courses in Germany for International Students

Language : English

Key Details : Focus on digital media and media management, integrating business and technology perspectives.

Language : German (with some courses in English)

Key Details : Specializations in journalism, corporate communication, and media analysis.

Language : German (some English courses available)

Key Details : Offers in-depth knowledge in media theory, media history, and digital cultures.

Language : German

Key Details : Specializes in communication design, media theory, and visual communication.

Key Details : Emphasizes investigative journalism, data journalism, and multimedia storytelling.

Language : German (with some English courses)

Key Details : Focus on media psychology, political communication, and media and society.

Key Details : Covers media systems, media philosophy, and media and cultural studies.

Key Details : Focuses on political communication, strategic communication, and media impact studies.

Key Details : Specializations in media analysis, media law, and digital media.

Key Details : Emphasizes media and cultural studies, media theory, and media ethics.

Programs Offered in English for International Students

Master of Arts in Media, Management, and Digital Technologies

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Bachelor Course in Media & Mass Communication in Germany

1.  university of mannheim.

Language : German (some courses in English)

Key Features : Combines theoretical foundations with practical training, opportunities for internships, and study abroad options.

2.  Bauhaus University Weimar

Key Features : Focuses on the analysis of media systems and their cultural impact, interdisciplinary approach, project-based learning.

3.  Humboldt University of Berlin

Key Features : Emphasis on media theory and practical skills, opportunities for internships and media projects.

4.  University of Leipzig

Program : Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

Key Features : Broad coverage of media and communication theories, research opportunities, practical training components.

5.  Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)

Program : Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Key Features : Strong focus on digital media and its impact on society, opportunities for internships and collaborative projects with media organizations.

6.  Free University of Berlin

Specializations : Media Impact Studies, Strategic Communication, Media and Politics

Key Features : Offers a comprehensive understanding of media processes, practical training in media production, and opportunities for internships.

7.  University of Siegen

Key Features : Focus on media ethics and cultural impacts, interdisciplinary curriculum, project-based learning.

8.  University of Cologne

Key Features : Strong theoretical foundation combined with practical training, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary approach.

Master Course in Media & Mass Communication in Germany

Key Features : Integrates media and management studies with a focus on digital technologies.

Program : Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies

Key Features : Strong emphasis on research and practical application, opportunities for internships.

Key Features : Offers in-depth knowledge in media theory and digital cultures.

Key Features : Focuses on creative and strategic communication in social and economic contexts.

Key Features : Practical focus with opportunities for internships and projects in collaboration with media organizations.

Key Features : Interdisciplinary approach, emphasis on media psychology and political communication.

Program : Master of Arts in Media Culture

Key Features : Focus on the theoretical and cultural analysis of media.

Key Features : Combines political science and communication studies, practical training in media production.

Key Features : Emphasizes media theory, analysis, and practical skills.

Key Features : Focus on the societal impacts of media, interdisciplinary curriculum, project-based learning.

PhD Course in Media & Mass Communication in Germany

Program : PhD in Communication Studies

Language : German and English

Specializations : Media and Communication Research, Digital Media, Media Psychology

Key Features : Strong research focus, access to state-of-the-art research facilities, interdisciplinary approach.

Program : PhD in Media and Communication Studies

Key Features : Emphasis on empirical research, opportunities for collaboration with international research projects.

Key Features : Interdisciplinary research opportunities, strong theoretical foundation.

4.  Free University of Berlin

Key Features : Focus on political communication and media impact, access to extensive research networks.

5.  University of Leipzig

Program : PhD in Communication and Media Studies

Key Features : Emphasis on interdisciplinary research, opportunities for collaborative projects.

6.  Humboldt University of Berlin

Program : PhD in Media Studies

Key Features : Focus on media analysis and digital media, strong theoretical and methodological training.

Program : PhD in Media and Society

Key Features : Interdisciplinary research, emphasis on societal impacts of media.

8.  Bauhaus University Weimar

Key Features : Focus on the cultural analysis of media, project-based research approach.

9.  University of Tübingen

Specializations : Media Theory, Digital Media, Media and Society

Key Features : Strong research environment, interdisciplinary approach.

10.  University of Erfurt

Program : PhD in Media and Communication Science

Specializations : Media Impact Research, Communication Science, Digital Media

Key Features : Focus on media impact research, collaboration with international researchers.

Diploma Course in Media & Mass Communication in Germany

1.  hamburg media school.

Program : Diploma in Digital Media

Specializations : Digital Journalism, Multimedia Storytelling, Media Production

Key Features : Focuses on practical skills in digital media, includes project-based learning and internships.

2.  Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin)

Program : Diploma in Communication Design

Specializations : Visual Communication, Media Design, Strategic Communication

Key Features : Combines creative design with strategic communication, opportunities for hands-on projects.

3.  Deutsche Pop

Program : Diploma in Media Management

Specializations : Media Marketing, Production Management, Digital Media

Key Features : Practical-oriented program with industry connections, includes project work and internships.

4.  University of Applied Sciences Europe

Program : Diploma in Digital Media and Marketing

Specializations : Social Media Marketing, Digital Content Creation, Media Strategy

Key Features : Emphasizes practical skills in digital media and marketing, opportunities for real-world projects.

5.  Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Program : Diploma in Media and Communication Management

Specializations : Media Economics, Communication Management, Digital Media

Key Features : Focus on management and strategic aspects of media, includes internships and project-based learning.

Short-term Course of Media & Mass Communication in Germany

1.  berlin school of creative leadership.

Program : Executive Education Program in Creative Leadership

Duration : 1-2 weeks

Specializations : Media Management, Creative Leadership, Strategic Communication

Key Features : Designed for media professionals, focuses on leadership skills, creative strategy, and innovation.

2.  Deutsche Welle Akademie

Program : International Media Studies (IMS) Summer School

Duration : 2-4 weeks

Specializations : Journalism, Media Development, Digital Media

Key Features : Hands-on training, focus on global media development, suitable for journalists and media professionals.

3.  Bauhaus Summer School at Bauhaus University Weimar

Program : Media and Communication Studies Summer Course

Specializations : Media Theory, Media Design, Cultural Studies

Key Features : Interdisciplinary approach, project-based learning, cultural and social activities.

4.  Humboldt University of Berlin

Program : Summer School in Media and Communication Studies

Specializations : Media Impact Studies, Digital Media, Political Communication

Key Features : Focus on current trends and research in media studies, includes seminars and workshops.

5.  University of Cologne

Program : Cologne International Summer University (CISU) - Media and Communication Studies

Duration : 3-4 weeks

Specializations : Media Economics, Media Policy, Digital Communication

Key Features : Combination of lectures and practical workshops, international perspective on media studies.

6.  Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Program : Summer Academy in Communication and Media Management

Duration : 2-3 weeks

Specializations : Media Management, Digital Marketing, Communication Strategy

Key Features : Practical orientation, case studies, and project work, focus on media and communication management.

7.  Freie Universität Berlin

Program : International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) - Media and Politics

Duration : 3-6 weeks

Specializations : Political Communication, Media Systems, Digital Media

Key Features : Comprehensive curriculum, field trips, and cultural activities, focus on the intersection of media and politics.

8.  Munich Business School

Program : Summer School in International Media Management

Specializations : Media Management, Global Media Strategies, Digital Transformation

Key Features : International focus, combines theory with practical application, opportunities for networking with industry professionals.

Top Universities in Germany Offering Media & Mass Communication Courses in Germany with Course Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

PhD in Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies

Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies

PhD in Media and Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

Master of Arts in Media Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design

Master of Arts in Communication in Social and Economic Contexts

Diploma in Digital Media

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

PhD in Communication and Media Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Media Culture

Master of Arts in Media Culture

PhD in Media Studies

Master of Arts in Media and Political Communication

Master of Arts in Media and Society

PhD in Media and Society

Intake of Media & Mass Communication Course in Germany

General intake periods, bachelor programs.

Winter Semester (October) : The majority of bachelor's programs in Germany begin in the winter semester.

Application Deadline : Typically between May and July.

Master Programs

Winter Semester (October) : Most master programs start in the winter semester.

Summer Semester (April) : Some programs also offer a summer intake.

Application Deadlines :

Winter Semester : Usually between May and July.

Summer Semester : Usually between December and January.

PhD Programs

Flexible Intake : Many universities offer flexible start dates for PhD programs, allowing students to begin their studies at different times of the year.

Application Deadlines : Varies by program and supervisor availability; it's advisable to check with specific departments.

Specific Intake Information for Top Universities

Bachelor Programs : Winter Semester

Master Programs : Winter Semester (some programs may also offer a summer intake)

PhD Programs : Flexible intake

Application Deadlines : May 15 - July 15 for the winter semester

Master Programs : Winter Semester

Master Programs : Winter and Summer Semesters

Winter Semester : June 15 - July 15

Summer Semester : December 1 - January 15

Application Deadlines : Varies; typically May - June for the winter semester

Diploma and Master Programs : Winter Semester

Application Deadlines : May 31 for the winter semester

Application Deadlines : May 31 - July 15 for the winter semester

Winter Semester : May 31 - July 15

Application Deadlines : June 1 - July 15 for the winter semester

Tuition Fees for Media & Mass Communication Course Programs in Germany  

Eligibility for doing Media & Mass Communication Course Programs in Germany

General requirements:.

High School Diploma : Equivalent to the German Abitur. This may include qualifications like A-levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), or other recognized secondary school diplomas.

Language Proficiency :

German-taught Programs : Proficiency in German, usually demonstrated by tests like TestDaF, DSH, or Goethe-Zertifikat.

English-taught Programs : Proficiency in English, demonstrated by tests like TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable).

Entrance Examination : Some universities may require you to pass an entrance exam or provide a portfolio (especially for creative courses).

Specific Examples:

University of Mannheim : Requires a recognized high school diploma and German language proficiency.

LMU Munich : Requires a high school diploma equivalent to the German Abitur and proficiency in German.

Bachelor’s Degree : A completed undergraduate degree in Media & Communication or a related field.

German-taught Programs : Proficiency in German, usually demonstrated by TestDaF, DSH, or equivalent.

English-taught Programs : Proficiency in English, usually demonstrated by TOEFL or IELTS.

Academic Performance : A minimum GPA or equivalent academic performance in the bachelor’s degree.

Additional Requirements : Some programs may require a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, a CV, or an interview.

LMU Munich : Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, German or English proficiency depending on the program, and a minimum GPA.

Hamburg Media School : Requires a bachelor’s degree, English proficiency, a portfolio, and relevant professional experience.

Master’s Degree : A completed master’s degree in Media & Communication or a related field.

German-taught Programs : Proficiency in German, demonstrated by TestDaF, DSH, or equivalent.

English-taught Programs : Proficiency in English, demonstrated by TOEFL or IELTS.

Research Proposal : A detailed research proposal outlining the intended research project.

Academic Performance : A strong academic record in previous degrees.

Additional Requirements : Letters of recommendation, a CV, and sometimes an interview.

University of Cologne : Requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, a research proposal, and proficiency in German or English.

LMU Munich : Requires a master’s degree, a research proposal, German or English proficiency, and a strong academic record.

Key Points for International Students

Recognition of Qualifications : Ensure that your previous qualifications are recognized in Germany. You can check this through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or the university’s admission office.

Language Proficiency Tests :

German : TestDaF, DSH, or Goethe-Zertifikat.

English : TOEFL or IELTS.

Scholarship for Media & Mass Communication Course programs in Germany

1.  daad scholarships.

Description : The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a wide range of scholarships for international students at all academic levels.

Eligibility : Varies by program; generally requires good academic standing and proficiency in the language of instruction.

Benefits : Monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance, and sometimes tuition fee waivers.

Application : Applications are submitted through the DAAD portal and deadlines vary by program.

2.  Deutschlandstipendium

Description : The Deutschlandstipendium supports highly talented students at German universities.

Eligibility : Open to both domestic and international students; requires academic excellence and social commitment.

Benefits : €300 per month, funded jointly by the government and private sponsors.

Application : Applications are usually made directly to the university, with varying deadlines.

3.  Erasmus+

Description : The Erasmus+ program offers scholarships for students from EU/EEA countries to study abroad in Europe.

Eligibility : Students must be enrolled at a higher education institution and their home institution must have an Erasmus+ agreement with a German university.

Benefits : Monthly grants for living expenses, travel allowances, and tuition fee support.

Application : Through the home university’s international office.

4.  Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships

Description : Scholarships offered by the Heinrich Böll Foundation support students committed to green politics and sustainable development.

Eligibility : Open to both domestic and international students; requires academic excellence and political or social engagement.

Benefits : Monthly stipend, additional funding for family members, and travel allowances.

Application : Applications are submitted online, typically with deadlines in March and September.

5.  Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships

Description : These scholarships support students with a commitment to social democracy.

Eligibility : Open to domestic and international students; requires good academic performance and social or political engagement.

Benefits : Monthly stipend, health insurance, and funding for research stays abroad.

Application : Applications are submitted online, with deadlines varying by program.

6.  Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships

Description : Scholarships offered by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung support students with a commitment to political engagement and social justice.

Eligibility : Open to international students with excellent academic records and social or political involvement.

Benefits : Monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel allowances.

Application : Applications are submitted online, with deadlines in July.

7.  Hans Böckler Foundation Scholarships

Description : Scholarships for students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice and trade union activities.

Eligibility : Open to both domestic and international students; requires academic excellence and social engagement.

Benefits : Monthly stipend and additional funding for research projects.

Career after Media & Mass Communication Course in Germany

Career opportunities, 1.  journalism.

Roles : Reporter, Editor, Broadcast Journalist, Investigative Journalist, Photojournalist

Industries : Print Media, Television, Radio, Online News Platforms

Key Employers : Deutsche Welle, Der Spiegel, Süddeutsche Zeitung, ARD, ZDF

2.  Public Relations (PR)

Roles : PR Specialist, Corporate Communications Manager, Media Relations Manager, Crisis Communication Specialist

Industries : Corporations, PR Agencies, Nonprofits, Government

Key Employers : Edelman, Ketchum, Burson-Marsteller, Corporate Communication departments

3.  Digital Media and Content Creation

Roles : Social Media Manager, Content Strategist, Digital Marketing Specialist, SEO Specialist, Content Writer

Industries : Digital Marketing Agencies, Media Companies, Corporations, Startups

Key Employers : Google Germany, Facebook, Digital Agencies, E-commerce companies

4.  Advertising and Marketing

Roles : Advertising Executive, Brand Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Media Planner

Industries : Advertising Agencies, Corporations, Media Companies

Key Employers : BBDO, Ogilvy, JWT, Corporate Marketing departments

5.  Broadcasting and Film

Roles : Producer, Director, Scriptwriter, Cinematographer, Editor

Industries : Television, Film Production Companies, Streaming Services

Key Employers : ARD, ZDF, RTL, ProSiebenSat.1, Netflix Germany

6.  Corporate Communication

Roles : Internal Communication Specialist, Corporate Affairs Manager, Employee Engagement Coordinator

Industries : Corporations across various sectors

Key Employers : Siemens, BMW, Volkswagen, Bayer

7.  Academic and Research

Roles : Lecturer, Researcher, Academic Writer, PhD Candidate

Industries : Universities, Research Institutions, Think Tanks

Key Employers : Universities, DAAD, Max Planck Institutes

Skills and Qualifications

Language Proficiency : Fluency in German can significantly enhance job prospects, especially in traditional media and PR roles. English proficiency is also valuable, particularly in international companies and digital media roles.

Technical Skills : Familiarity with digital tools and platforms (e.g., social media management tools, SEO tools, content management systems) is crucial.

Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential across all roles.

Creativity : Ability to create engaging content and innovative communication strategies.

Research and Analytical Skills : Important for roles in journalism, academic research, and market analysis.

Interpersonal Skills : Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Job Market and Opportunities

Germany’s Media Landscape : Germany has a robust media landscape with numerous national and international media outlets, providing ample opportunities for media professionals.

Digital Transformation : The rise of digital media and online platforms has created new opportunities in content creation, digital marketing, and social media management.

Corporate Demand : Corporations increasingly recognize the importance of effective communication, leading to a demand for skilled PR and corporate communication professionals.

Global Opportunities : Graduates can pursue careers not only in Germany but also internationally, leveraging the global recognition of German education.

Networking and Professional Development

Professional Associations : Joining professional associations such as the German Public Relations Association (DPRG) or the German Journalists Association (DJV) can provide networking opportunities and professional development.

Internships and Work Experience : Gaining practical experience through internships during studies can enhance employability.

Career Services : Utilize the career services offered by universities to connect with potential employers and access job placement support.

Visa and Work Regulations for International Graduates

Post-Study Work Visa : International students can apply for an 18-month post-study work visa to seek employment in Germany after graduation.

Blue Card : For highly skilled workers, the EU Blue Card provides a pathway to long-term employment in Germany.

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