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30 Best Kommunikation und Medien Master Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master Kommunikation und Medien, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

30 universities · ranked best first

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TU Technical University of Munich logo

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria · Public University

DE #1 QS World #28 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1868
2
HE Heidelberg University logo

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #2 QS World #47 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1386
3
FR University of Freiburg logo

University of Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #9 QS World #179 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1457
4
UH University of Hamburg logo

University of Hamburg

Hamburg · Public University

DE #11 QS World #191 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1919
5
TD Technische Universität Dresden logo

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Saxony · Public University

DE #13 QS World #226 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1828
6
University of Münster logo

University of Münster

Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #19 QS World #379 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1780
7
TD Technische Universität Darmstadt logo

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Darmstadt, Hesse · Public University

DE #22 QS World #431 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1877
8
JM Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz logo

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #25 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1477
9
PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
10
BI Bielefeld University logo

Bielefeld University

Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #37 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1969
11
UB University of Bremen logo

University of Bremen

Bremen · Public University

DE #39 QS World #611 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971
12
TI Technische Universität Ilmenau logo

Technische Universität Ilmenau

Ilmenau, Thuringia · Public University

DE #45 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1894

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master Kommunikation und Medien?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Heidelberg University, University of Freiburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master in Kommunikation und Medien 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 Kommunikation und Medien 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 Communication & Media at Master level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Communication & Media at Master 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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