Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (HS Bonn-Rhein-Sieg) Sankt Augustin
International Media Studies at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg is a four-semester, full-time Master's programme taught in English on the Sankt Augustin campus, starting in the winter term. It is offered together with the University of Bonn and the German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. The programme brings together two sides: media and development cooperation on the one hand, and media management and communication science on the other. Beyond that, it includes journalism and practical media-based projects. The programme is accredited until 30 September 2028. It suits people who want to combine journalism and hands-on media work with development cooperation, media management and communication science in an international setting.
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What you need to apply for International Media Studies at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (HS Bonn-Rhein-Sieg)
Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and more than one year of professional experience in a media-related field after obtaining their first degree. Applicants applying for a scholarship should have at least two years of professional experience after their first degree.
What to prepare for your application to International Media Studies
Letter of motivation (in English, max. 700 words; font: Arial, font size: 10; line spacing: 1.5 with signature and date)
Current CV (in English, in Europass format, with signature and date)
University degree certificate of the first academic degree (including list of grades)
Proof of at least one year of professional experience in the media sector (AFTER the first university degree; applicants for a scholarship require proof of at least 2 years of professional experience after the first university degree). You can submit a certificate from your employer as proof of your professional experience. The certificate should include the media-relevant title and duration of your employment, the company letterhead, the date of issue of the certificate and the employer's signature. You can find more information on self-employment and project work in our FAQ.
APS certificate - if university degree obtained in China, India, Vietnam or Mongolia
Proof of English language skills (at least level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you have completed a degree program in which English was the language of instruction, you can submit an official written confirmation from the university.
Step-by-step guide to applying for International Media Studies at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (HS Bonn-Rhein-Sieg)
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Application fee
Free
Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
315.1 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
per application
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53757 Sankt Augustin
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Estimated year-1 total cost
15,534 – 24,534 EUR
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This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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