Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie, the German international broadcasters’ academy, is inviting applications for its International Media Studies (IMS) Master’s Degree, targeted at students from around the world who want to work in a position of responsibility in journalism or the communications sector.
The English-language IMS Master’s programme is primarily aimed at international graduates with practical media experience. The four-semester master’s degree is a joint programme from the University of Bonn, the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and DW Akademie.
It especially addresses journalists-in-training, media representatives from radio, TV, online, and print, and communication experts.
Interested applicants must have completed an academic programme (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have acquired at least one year of professional experience in a media-related field after their first degree.
The IMS programme is especially targeted at media representatives from radio, TV, online and print, journalists-in-training, especially from electronic media, journalists and management from community radio stations, communication experts, and NGO employees.
Others include: employees from ministries, employees from cooperative development groups and projects, representatives from regional working groups, national broadcasters, and media association representatives.
Please note that only applications submitted through DW Akademie online platforms will be accepted. Application format can be accessed below:
Apollo for applicants who completed their Bachelor’s degree in Germany.
Uni-assist for applicants with international Bachelor’s degrees. Kindly be informed that uni-assist will charge a handling fee.
Applicants are to ensure they have adequate knowledge about the application process. For more information about what to include in your motivation letter, check the FAQ “What should the motivation letter contain?” For details about the CV format, check the FAQ “How do I apply online and which documents do I need?”
Applicants are also required to provide proof of academic degree(s) and transcripts, as well as their work experience, including freelancing work. The FAQ “How can I submit proof of my work experience as a freelancer?” will tell you more.
There are still some more documents to prepare. You can find answers to how to prove your English skills in the FAQ titled “How can I submit proof of my language skills?” Visit the DAAD website for information about the scholarship and how to apply.
You can find step-by-step guides for the online application process via Apollo or uni-assist under the FAQ “How do I apply online and which documents do I need?”.
Applications that are sent otherwise (i.e. via mail, fax, e-mail, etc.) will not be considered.
For more information about the selection process, check the FAQs How does the selection process work? and When and how will I know if I have been accepted into the programme?.
Applications for the fall intake starting in September 2026 will be accepted until March 15, 2026.
