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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Communication Studies in Germany
Positions in communication studies in germany
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Universities with open positions in communication studies in Germany include Friedrich Schiller University Jena, University of Passau and University of Münster.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena is advertising a doctoral candidate/scientific researcher position in the DFG Research Unit “Beyond Crazy” (FOR 5901). The project focuses on conspiracy beliefs and is situated within the psychology of communication and media use. The position is associated with Professor Tobias Rothmund and offers doctoral research within a German Research Foundation-funded research unit. The work will examine conspiracy beliefs in the context of communication and media use, c...
Psychology
Communication Studies
Media Studies
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University of Passau
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The Digital Platform Ecosystems (DPE) Research Training Group 2720 at the University of Passau offers a doctoral research environment focused on one of the central phenomena of the digital economy: platform ecosystems and their role in data- and knowledge-intensive business models. The programme is built around an integrated, systemic perspective on digital platform-based value creation and its implications for data exchange, organisation, and socio-economic development. It brings together sever...
Information Technology
Communication Studies
Business Administration
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Daniel Bischof
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University of Münster
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Comparative Politics and Democratic Resilience at the University of Münster , Germany. The Institute of Political Science, research group in Comparative Politics led by Prof. Daniel Bischof , is recruiting for a fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral position (E 13 TV-L, 100%) for three years as part of the SAFEDEM project, “Do Ordinary Citizens Defend Democracy? Everyday Acts of Democratic Resistance.” The project focuses on comparative politics , political behavi...
Sociology
Psychology
Communication Studies
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Technical University of Munich
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REGULAIRE is a Europe-wide Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network coordinated by the Technical University of Munich (TUM). It offers 15 connected PhD projects on technology governance and regulatory learning, with research spanning artificial intelligence, digital platforms, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, public procurement, AI literacy, regulatory enforcement, institutional capacity, and democratic legitimacy. The network is designed for first-stage researchers who want to study ...
Computer Science
Sociology
Communication Studies
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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA)
Germany
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12 fully funded PhD positions are available at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Cologne, Germany. This is an application call for up to 12 doctoral places in a major international ageing research environment linking the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is situated within one of Europe’s leading ageing research clusters and brings togeth...
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University of Münster
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PhD opportunity in Empirical and Applied Linguistics at the University of Münster in Germany . The Graduate School offers an interdisciplinary doctoral programme with a strong focus on linguistics and related areas, including general linguistics , second language acquisition , applied linguistics , German linguistics , English philology , Romance linguistics (French, Italian, Spanish), Dutch philology , Scandinavian studies , Slavic studies , and psycholinguistics . Doctoral researchers can purs...
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Psychology
Psycholinguistics
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Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
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The Class of Language within the Graduate School Language & Literature at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich offers a doctoral environment for research in the linguistic disciplines. The program combines a structured interdisciplinary curriculum with individual and intensive supervision by faculty members, and it encourages exchange among doctoral candidates, faculty, and international visiting scholars. For the summer semester 2027 , LMU Munich invites applications for one funded doctoral p...
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Literature
English Language Teaching
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
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 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Germany
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Media Studies
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Germany
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Germany
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Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Media Studies
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Academic Purposes
Communication Studies
University of Mainz
Germany
Research Interests
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Social Psychology
Communication Studies
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.