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22 Best Public Master's Media & Communication Universities in Germany

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich tops our list of 22 Public Master's Media & Communication universities in Germany at #54 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Humboldt University of Berlin (QS World #130) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 37 courses to choose from.

22 universities · ranked best first

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12Ranked
HU Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) logo
#90 in Germany Germany

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Media & Communication

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#90 in Germany · by research impact
312,900 citations · h-index 217
15Ranked
UE Universität Erfurt logo
#100 in Germany Germany

Universität Erfurt

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Media & Communication

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#100 in Germany · by research impact
143,412 citations · h-index 154

Media & Communication at other levels

How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #54 (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) to #193 (Universität Hamburg); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

22 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Bavaria (1), Baden-Württemberg (1) and Berlin (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the largest, with 52,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (72% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (72% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Erfurt offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the least expensive at USD 600 a year and Heidelberg University the most at USD 3,000; the middle of the range is about USD 600. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Public Master's Media & Communication?

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 Public Master's 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 many public universities offer Public Master's Media & Communication in Germany?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Master's Media & Communication course take in Germany?

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

When do Public Master's Media & Communication courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 72% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Master's Media & Communication online with a university in Germany?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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