Overview

The Communication and Journalism Research for a Sustainable Society (ComSustain) programme at University of Hamburg combines a focus on research with the idea that communication can contribute to help society become more sustainable.

If you’re interested in things like:

How journalism and digital media communicate climate change

How political and economic actors try to shape this process

How artificial intelligence and digitalization are changing journalism, political communication and organizational communication

How audiences are impacted by both technological changes and how our digital media system works

How changes in political communication shape our democracies

How social change is related to media change

then you’re in the right place. As a ComSustain student, you’ll confront and debate these tpes of issues and many more - at the #1-ranked university for sustainability in Germany.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Empirical Communication Research

Research Seminar

From Research to Practice

Professional Practice in Sustainable and Digital Communication

Transforming Society - Transforming Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany

Disciplines

Communication Studies Sustainable Development Journalism View 68 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

University degreee (BA) or

You can apply even if you have not yet received your degree certificate.

Proof of knowledge (through a Transcript of Records)

Own empirical research work - Submit an abstract (maximum 400 words) referencing an empirical research project you completed during your Bachelor's degree program.

Proficiency in English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

semester contribution of €334

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany

897 - 1417 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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