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Study Journalism in Germany: 5 Universities with 7 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)
Studying Journalism in one of Germany’s international and interdisciplinary Master’s programs provides an ideal opportunity for students looking to pragmatic research questions. English-language programs in this field of studies deal with the intersection of communication and design, media engineering, or information technology. Topics such as Communication Design as well as Digital Media and its role in business, society, and politics are covered topics. The programs offered frequently combine theory with project phases and creative elements.
It is noteworthy that Germany has some private higher education institutions specializing in the field of media and communications, such as the Hochschule Makromedia or the HMKW in Berlin. These schools offer interesting and specialized programs in the field of Media Studies and Journalism and provide excellent learning environments. On the other hand, private universities charge tuition fees and thus, around one third of the programs offered in English in this field charge annual fees.
With our Study Finder you can decide if one of the private universities is the right match for you or rather one of the cutting-edge programs offered by public universities.
Overview
Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
€ 0 (2 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Maximum:
€ 16,680 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Winter Semester
between June 01 and March 15
Summer Semester
between June 01 and September 01
Top-ranked German Universities in Journalism
public University
No. of Students: approx. 6,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
public University of Applied Sciences
No. of Students: approx. 10,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Journalism in Germany
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt
International Media Сultural Wοrk
(per semester)
Europa-Universität Flensburg
Flensburg
European Cultures and Sociеtу
(per semester)
Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich / Düsseldorf
Mеdia Dеsign
(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Summer Semester 2024
Winter Semester 2025/2026
5 programs
3 programs
7 programs
Application Requirements
When you apply to a Master’s program in Germany, universities will usually expect you to have an academic degree in a related discipline. Because Journalism rely on interdisciplinary ways of working, students from broad backgrounds are accepted. Since the English-language programs offered in this field are very diverse and often highly specialized, it is recommendable to check the exact degree requirements for each program. Private universities are often more lenient when it comes to accepting non-related first academic degrees. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, however, some universities may require practical journalistic experience or a portfolio of previous works. In addition to standard certificates (e.g. first degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required.
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3 English Degree Programs for Journalism in Germany
Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Hannover
Visual Journalism and Documentary Photograрhу
(per semester)
Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Hannover
Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography [Part-Τimе]
(per semester)
HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft
Frankfurt am Main / Berlin
Digital Jοurnalism
(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
6 (1 program )
74 (1 program )
B2 First (FCE) (2 programs )
6.5 (3 programs )
90 (1 program )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
IELTS Band
6 (1 program )
6.5 (3 programs )
TOEFL Scores
74 (1 program )
90 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
B2 First (FCE) (2 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
1 English Degree Program for Journalism in Germany
HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft
Frankfurt am Main / Berlin
Digital Journalism - Рart timе
(per semester)
Program Features
3-16 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Winter intake
42.9%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
57.1%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Journalism
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: € 0
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Program Fees: € 0
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft
Program Fees: € 5,100 - € 16,680
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Program Fees: € 0
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: € 3,900 - € 6,300
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)