Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct
Available Intake(s)
The programme offers an innovative and international overview on media and communication studies with a focus on digital media. Courses are offered in fields such as strategic communication, public relations, communication management, digital/social media, virtual reality, risk and crisis communication, or computational communication science. The programme enhances the students' analytical, strategic, and applied skills in communication. Students acquire an understanding of empirical research methods, theoretical approaches, and applied techniques in communication and media. Graduates successfully find employment in Germany and around the world in fields such as marketing, PR, data science, market research, event management, journalism, or academia. They work in communication professions within companies, NGOs, government agencies, or higher education institutions.
A GCQ360 counsellor can help you with eligibility, documents, and your application timeline.
The programme offers courses in three different categories to be completed within the first three semesters of study: 1) Theories, Methods and Technologies in Communication and Media (25 ECTS) (e.g. intercultural communication, media management, data analysis, etc.) 2) Empirical Research in Communication and Media (two elective subjects, duration of two semesters, 30 ECTS) 3) Specialisation and Vocational Training (duration of one semester, 35 ECTS): Five seminars on specialisation in communication and media Two seminars on applied communication This open structure allows graduate students to combine various fields of study according to their individual interests and career goals. The Master's thesis will be completed in the final fourth semester, including the thesis colloquium (30 ECTS). Students can also spend an exchange semester at one of our international partner universities around the world (e.g. with Erasmus+ funding). PDF Download | International guest lecturers Training in intercultural skills Projects with partners in Germany and abroad International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context Content-related regional focus | German language courses: No | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
Please visit: https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply
Please check this website.
No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
No tuition fee
This university charges no tuition fee. A compulsory semester contribution (administration, student services and usually a local transport pass) is normally still payable and is not included here.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
Approx. 320 EUR per semester (including a rail/bus ticket and reduced prices in the university canteen and cafeterias)
Yes | Information on funding opportunities is available at: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/funding-opportunities.
Various student dormitories are available on campus. Rent for the residences ranges from 225 EUR – 417 EUR per room per month, depending on the type of accommodation. Advance registration is required via the Studierendenwerk Thüringen administrative office. Information about the residences and the registration process can be found at: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/. Student applicants have a good chance of getting a room if the application for a room is submitted in good time, approx. three months before the start of the semester. Of course, there is also the option to look for a privately rented apartment/room in Ilmenau or the surrounding area. For further information on privately rented accommodation, please contact TU Ilmenau's international student service, we4you, at: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/team.
Approx. 860 EUR per month (including apartment rent)
No minimum language level required
None
Please find details on the course website.
Yes
Temporary jobs are available at local enterprises. In some departments of TU Ilmenau, students are regularly employed as scientific assistants.
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Welcome event Buddy programme Tutors Specialist counselling Visa matters Help with finding accommodation Support with registration procedures Accompanying programme Cultural and linguistic preparation
TU Ilmenau's we4you career counselling service provides assistance to international students, enabling an easier transition from the classroom to the working world. Through individualised career counselling, workshops on CV writing, and interview practice, we give students the tools they need to succeed in today's job market. Opportunities for internships and part-time or graduate jobs are further promoted by our industry network and accessible job portal. Visits to local and nationwide job fairs are also on the agenda. These activities and events seek to equip students with the tools to confidently pursue their professional aspirations in the region surrounding the university, in Germany, and beyond. For more information, please visit: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/campus-international/we4you/boost-your-career.
TU Ilmenau's international student service, we4you, supports prospective and current students during the application and arrival process, everyday student life, and beyond. The we4you team provides advice, organises events and excursions, and helps our students feel comfortable in Ilmenau. For online and on-site we4you support, please visit: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
Master's in Media and Communication Science is a Master program in Digital Media offered by Technische Universität Ilmenau in Ilmenau, Germany.
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A minimum TOEFL score of 95.0 is required for this program.
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No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Technische Universität Ilmenau.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Ilmenau campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Master's in Media and Communication Science at Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau, Germany.
