DE #25
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1477
8 Best Media Studies Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Media Studies, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
8 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #39
QS World #611
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #45
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1894
DE #57
QS World #801
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1970
DE #59
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1860
DE #75
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #100
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
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Flensburg University of Applied Sciences
Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein · University of Applied Sciences
DE #109
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1886
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Media Studies?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, University of Bremen, Technische Universität Ilmenau. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Media Studies cost in Germany?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Media Studies in Germany?▾
Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Media Studies at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Media Studies at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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