Department of Communication

The central building of our Department in Währinger Straße.

 

The Department of Communication at the University of Vienna is one of the world's largest and most renowned departments for communication science. The department is home to leading scholars in the field of communication research and is a key hub for numerous top-notch research collaborations around the globe. Due to its exceptional academic performances, our department ranks amongst the top academic institutions on the academic subject of communication. For the academic year 2024, we achieved the 4th place globally, according to the ShanghaiRanking.

 

One of the leading Departments worldwide

 Our Master Study Program

Our Master in Communication Science is a two-year MSc degree program, in which you'll gain an in-depth understanding of communication processes on individual, organisational, and societal levels. The program is research-oriented, which means that you will acquire broad knowledge about theory in communication science, a specialized understanding in different areas of communication research as well as state-of-the-art methodological skills. 

We are looking for ambitious students who have a strong interest in gaining expertise in one of the following three main areas:

  • Media and Politics,
  • Strategic Communication, and
  • Journalism and Society.

The master’s program prepares students for doctoral studies in communication as well as research-oriented careers in both the private and public sector.

The domicile of the current students and recent alumni (as of summer term 2024).