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94 Best Media & Communication Programs in Germany

94 Media & Communication courses are taught at 43 universities in Germany, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Heidelberg University and Humboldt University of Berlin come first, because those universities rank highest.

2Master's Degree
GN Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg logo
Germany

Innovationskommunikation

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg — The Master's degree in Innovationskommunikation at Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamic field of communication stra...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
5Master's Degree
HE Heidelberg University logo
QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Communication and Society in Ibero-America

Heidelberg University — The Master's Degree in Communication and Society in Ibero-America at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers a comprehensive exploration of communication practices a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
6Master's Degree
HB Humboldt University of Berlin logo
QS World #130 #12 in Germany Berlin, Germany

Beratung & Beratungswissenschaft - Systemisches Coaching, Mediation, Moderation, Human-centred Design

Humboldt University of Berlin — The Master’s program in Beratung & Beratungswissenschaft at Humboldt Universität Berlin offers an in-depth exploration of systemic coaching, mediation, moderation, and hu...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
7Bachelor's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft

Universität Hamburg — The Bachelor's degree in Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft at Universität Hamburg offers an in-depth exploration of the dynamic fields of journalism and communi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Media & Communication
8Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Medienwissenschaft

Universität Hamburg — Medienwissenschaft, or Media Studies, is a dynamic and interdisciplinary master's degree program offered at Universität Hamburg. This program examines the critical theore...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Media & Communication
9Bachelor's Degree
UM Universität Mannheim logo
QS World #416 #27 in Germany Germany

Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft

Universität Mannheim — The Bachelor in Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft at Universität Mannheim presents a comprehensive curriculum designed to explore the dynamic fields of media and com...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
11Master's Degree
JW Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main logo
#39 in Germany Germany

Audiovisual and Cinema Studies

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Master's Degree in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers a comprehensive exploration of the film and media lan...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter semesterIntake
Media & Communication
13Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Berlin logo
#48 in Germany Germany

Audiokommunikation und -technologie

Technische Universität Berlin — Der Masterstudiengang Audiokommunikation und -technologie an der Technischen Universität Berlin bietet Studierenden eine tiefgehende Auseinandersetzung mit den theoretisc...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Media & Communication
14Bachelor's Degree
US Universität Siegen logo
#58 in Germany Germany

Literatur, Kultur, Medien

Universität Siegen — The Bachelor's Degree in Literatur, Kultur, Medien at Universität Siegen offers a comprehensive exploration of literature, cultural studies, and media. Designed for stude...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
15Bachelor's Degree
US Universität Siegen logo
#58 in Germany Germany

Medienwissenschaft

Universität Siegen — Overview of MedienwissenschaftThe Bachelor's degree in Medienwissenschaft at Universität Siegen offers a comprehensive exploration of media and communication processes in...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
16Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Chemnitz logo
#67 in Germany Germany

Digital Media & Communication Cultures

Technische Universität Chemnitz — The Master's Degree in Digital Media & Communication Cultures at Technische Universität Chemnitz delves into the complexities of how digital technologies intersect with c...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
winter termIntake
Media & Communication
18Bachelor's Degree
LU Leuphana Universität Lüneburg logo
#76 in Germany Germany

Digital Media

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg — The Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg offers a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of digital communication an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
19Master's Degree
FK Fachhochschule Kiel logo
#79 in Germany Germany

Angewandte Kommunikationswissenschaft

Fachhochschule Kiel — The Master's program in Angewandte Kommunikationswissenschaft at Fachhochschule Kiel provides an in-depth exploration of communication processes and their applications ac...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
20Master's Degree
FK Fachhochschule Kiel logo
#79 in Germany Germany

Journalismus und Medienwirtschaft (JMW)

Fachhochschule Kiel — Der Masterstudiengang Journalismus und Medienwirtschaft (JMW) an der Fachhochschule Kiel bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in den Bereichen Journalismus, Medienproduktion...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
21Bachelor's Degree
FK Fachhochschule Kiel logo
#79 in Germany Germany

Medieningenieur/-in

Fachhochschule Kiel — The Bachelor's degree in Medieningenieur/-in at Fachhochschule Kiel offers a unique blend of media technology and engineering principles. This program focuses on the conv...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
22Master's Degree
FK Fachhochschule Kiel logo
#79 in Germany Germany

Medienkonzeption

Fachhochschule Kiel — Overview of the Medienkonzeption Master's ProgramThe Master's program in Medienkonzeption at Fachhochschule Kiel provides students with a comprehensive understanding of m...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
23Bachelor's Degree
FK Fachhochschule Kiel logo
#79 in Germany Germany

Multimedia Production

Fachhochschule Kiel — The Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Production at Fachhochschule Kiel offers a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly-evolving field of multimedia arts. This program co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication

How these courses are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #54 (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) to #477 (Universität Potsdam); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 54 bachelor's and 37 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (80% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). Fachhochschule Stuttgart, Hochschule der Medien offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Media & Communication in Germany?

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54), Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Humboldt University of Berlin (QS World #130) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Media & Communication in Germany?

Of those with published fees, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Media & Communication courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 80% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Media & Communication online with a university in Germany?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Germany?

Fachhochschule Stuttgart, Hochschule der Medien, with 12, ahead of Universität Erfurt (7).

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