Study Communication Science in Germany (2026/27)

Communication Science in Germany

Germany offers international students comprehensive Communication Science programs that explore how information flows through society, combining the country’s strong media traditions with its status as a digital innovation hub hosting global players like Bertelsmann, world-class public broadcasters, and Berlin’s thriving startup scene. These interdisciplinary, English-taught degrees integrate psychology, sociology, media studies, and data science to examine pressing issues such as the impact of filter bubbles on democracy, cultural nuances in messaging, and the strategies behind disinformation campaigns. Germany’s diverse communication ecosystem provides unique real-world case studies, from GDPR-driven privacy behaviors to the role of multilingual immigrant media in shaping public discourse.

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Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 6,000 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 6,840 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Communication Science study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 May	15 July
Bachelor	15 July	15 September

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 May

Admission-free courses

15 July

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 September

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Winter Semester 2026/2027

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Top 4 Most Selective Communication Science Study Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

	Numerus Clausus From 1 to 6	AdH-Score
1 Freie Universität Berlin Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (Hauptfach / Nebenfach) Bachelor of Arts	1.8	no selection quota
2 University of Bonn Sprache & Kommunikation in der globalisierten Mediengesellschaft (2-Fach) Bachelor of Arts	1.9	46.7
3 LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Kommunikationswissenschaft Bachelor of Arts	2.1	2.1
4 RWTH Aachen University Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaft Bachelor of Arts	2.3	no selection quota