The BA minor 'Communication and Media Studies' is a social-scientific study programme, dealing with media and public communication. As a minor, the programme can only be studied in combination with a major.

International students can study the Communication and Media Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf at its main campus in Düsseldorf, Germany. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in German. The program has a duration of 3 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on October 1, 2026.
About Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 75
English Program Requirements
- IELTS (academic) minimum 6.0, including at least 6.0 in section “writing”
- TOEFL iBt with 75 points minimum
- We do not accept TOEIC
No language test is required for native English speakers.
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
The programme prepares for occupational fields such as advertisement, public relations, media studies, market research, public opinion research, strategic communication and communication consulting as well as journalism.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:
- Application form (to download the application form click here)
- Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
- Transcript of records,
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
- Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.
Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.

Germany, Düsseldorf