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Media Studies

Name: Media Studies
Price: Free EUR
Availability: 2026-07-15T17:59:10.606Z

University of Cologne

Masters

Master of Arts

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Application Deadline

Plenty of Time

Deadline passed remaining

7/15/2026

Course Overview

The Master of Arts in Media Studies (Medienwissenschaft) at University of Cologne explores media culture from historical, theoretical, and empirical perspectives, integrating social sciences and humanities methodologies. Students can choose among the 1-Fach (single subject), 2-Fach (double subject), or Verbund (combined) formats, depending on previous qualifications. Topics include media theory, history, digital culture, and interdisciplinary research in contemporary media.

University Information

World Ranking
#181
Country Ranking
#13
University Type
Public

Location & Format

Countries
Germany
Cities
Köln, Cologne
State/Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Online Available
No

Duration & Timeline

Duration
2 years
Semesters
4 Semester
Semester Start
Winter
ECTS Credits
120 ECTS
Type of Study
Full Time

Language Requirements

Teaching Languages:

English

German

General Requirement: German proficiency required for German-taught modules; English proficiency at B2 (GER) required for 1-Fach-Master.

IELTS/TOEFL: English B2 (GER), German proficiency for German-taught modules.

German Grade: 2.5

Admission Requirements

Required GPA
2.5
Work Experience
N/A
Standardized Tests
Not required
Required Documents
Bachelor degree certificate, transcript of records, proof of English (B2 GER) for 1-Fach, proof of German proficiency for German modules, completed application form.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition Fee (Non-EU): Freeper Semester

Tuition Fee (EU): Freeper Semester

Semester Contribution: 310

Additional Fee Information:

• Semesterbeitrag required, NRW ticket included

Application Timeline

Application Deadlines:

Winter: 15 July 2026 at UTC

Summer: not found

Spring: not found

Autumn: not found

NextDate: 15 July 2026 at UTC

ApplicationEndDate: 15 July 2026 at UTC

Important Notes:

• Winter intake only

Contact

Contact Email
medienwissenschaft@phil-fak.uni-koeln.de

Course Tags

Medienwissenschaft

Medienkulturwissenschaft

Master Medienwissenschaft

Master Medienkulturwissenschaft

2-Fach-Master Medienkulturwissenschaft

Verbund-Master Medienwissenschaft

Additional Information

All facts verified from official University of Cologne sources.

Deadline: Wintersemester 2026/27: 15.07.2026

DeadlineLink: https://www.daad.de/de/in-deutschland-studieren/hochschulen/alle-studiengaenge/detail/universitaet-zu-koeln-medienkulturwissenschaft-w40138/?hec-id=w40138

ApplicationDeadlineLinkSecondary: https://mekuwi.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/studium/master/ma-faq/1-das-masterstudium-medienwissenschaft-an-der-universitaet-zu-koeln

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