Partner Universities
Here you will find an overview of our partner universities within Europe (ERASMUS and Swiss Mobility) and outside Europe (LMUexchange).
Information is updated
Please note that the information on this page is currently being updated on an ongoing basis.
Latest news:
- Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines: Agreement remains in place, applications are possible
- Tsinghua University Beijing: Contract extension has been confirmed, applications are possible
- University of Galway: Surprise! This university is new and applications are now being accepted.
Partnerships of the IfKW
The Institute for Communication Studies and Media Research has excellent international academic contacts. It currently maintains over 30 partnerships with institutes in Europe, North America, Australia, Latin America, and Asia. Within the framework of these partnerships, exchange programs include fixed contractual agreements for guest semesters for students. This allows up to 80 students to spend one or two semesters abroad each year—and, in return, students from our partner institutes to come to Munich as guests.
Partner universities in European countries
We would be happy to advise you on the content of the program or the course of study. You can also contact the LMU's Central Student Advisory Service or take a look at our website to find out more about the program and the institute.
Denmark
Dänische Journalistenschule | Danmarks Medie- Og Journalisthøjskole
Students can study either in Aarhus or Copenhagen. They can choose from various English-language programs: Journalism, Photojournalism & Communication (mostly at the Aarhus campus) or Visual Communication & Media Production (mostly at the Copenhagen campus). Semesters run from August to January and from January to June.
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University of Leicester
The Department of Media and Communication in Leicester is one of the leading institutions for communication studies in the UK. The courses offered are more research-oriented. (Semester dates: September to January; January to June).
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University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is also a very British campus university with an active campus life and a wide range of courses offered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Due to its trimester structure, the university recommends a stay of one full year. (Trimester periods: September to December; January to March; April to June).
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University of Helsinki | Helsingin Yliopisto
At the Faculty of Social Sciences, you can take English-language courses as well as a free Finnish language course. (Semester times: August to December; January to May)
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Institut Français de Presse (IFP) - Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II, Paris
At the renowned Institut Français de Presse (IFP), students have the opportunity to complete a ten-month postgraduate course leading to a diploma, in addition to the regular semester or year abroad. The main language of instruction is French. (Semester dates: October to January; February to June).
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Université de Versailles – Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
The University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) is a leading multidisciplinary higher education and research institution. UVSQ is a medium-sized university (20,000 students) located southwest of Paris. (Semester dates: September to January; January to May).
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University of Galway
This is an exchange program with the BA degree program “Global Experience” in Galway. Students usually major in English/American studies, but must also take courses in various faculties, e.g., history, philosophy, or social sciences. All courses in the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies can be taken. (Semester dates: September to December; January to May).
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Sapienza, Universitá di Roma
One of Italy's most traditional universities offering a wide range of courses (mainly in Italian). The partnership is with the Faculty of Communication and Journalism. Students also have the opportunity to attend courses from other faculties. (Semester dates: September to January; March to June).
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Hogeschool van Utrecht | University of Applied Sciences
Exchange students have several options at the Faculty of Communication and Journalism in Utrecht. They can choose from three course programs (in English, 30 ECTS each): Creative Business, Journalism, and Communication (not available in the spring). (Semester dates: September to January; February to June.)
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Universitetet i Oslo | University of Oslo (UiO)
In addition to beautiful surroundings, the well-equipped Faculty of Humanities at the University of Oslo offers numerous courses taught in English. (Semester dates: August to December; January to June).
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Universitetet i Tromsø | The Arctic Univeristy of Norway (UiT)
The University of Tromsø – Norway's Arctic University – is Norway's third largest university and the northernmost university in the world. Various courses are taught in English, the main language of instruction. (Semester dates: August to December; January to June).
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Austria is not Australia!!
University of Vienna
The partnership is with the Department of Communication at the University of Vienna in Austria. With around 90,000 students, the University of Vienna is the largest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Europe. (Semester times: October - January; March - June).
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Universidade Do Porto | University of Porto (U.Porto)
Portugal's second-largest university ranks among the top 100 universities in Europe. The Faculty of Arts at U.Porto offers numerous English-language courses at bachelor's and master's level in this subject area. (Semester dates: September to February; February to June)
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Universidade Católica Portuguesa | Catholic University of Portugal (UCP)
An exchange program at Universidade Católica Portuguesa at the Faculty of Human Sciences in Lissabon combines excellent teaching with a lively international atmosphere and social engagement. Students participate in social application projects—ideal for IfKW students.
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Universitatea Babes-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg)
The university in Cluj-Napoca offers courses in both English and German. Students can attend the university for one or two semesters. (Semester dates: October to February; March to July.)
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Univerzita Karlova v Praze | Charles University
Charles University in Prague is one of the oldest universities in Europe and ranks among the most renowned research-oriented universities in the world. Courses are offered in Czech, English, German, and French. (Semester dates: October to January; February to September).
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Södertörn University Stockholm
The university is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Stockholm. We have a partnership with the School of Culture and Education (Media and Communications Studies) and the School of Social Sciences (Department of Journalism). Courses are offered in English and Swedish. (Semester dates: August to January; January to June).
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Université de Fribourg | University of Fribourg
The Department of Media and Communication Studies offers courses in German, French, and English. Students are free to choose from all faculties. They can stay for one or two semesters. (Semester dates: September to February; February to June).
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Università della Svizzera Italiana | University of Lugano (USI)
At the University of Lugano, you can study mainly in Italian, but also partly in English. Students can spend one or two semesters here. (Semester dates: September to February; February to June).
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Universität Zürich | University of Zurich (UZH)
The largest university in Switzerland offers a wide range of courses in journalism and communication studies in German and English. Stays of up to one year are possible. (Semester dates: August to January; February to July).
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Universidad CEU San Pablo | San Pablo University (CEU)
This is a private Catholic university in the center of Madrid. It offers a wide range of courses in Spanish and English. (Semester dates: September to January; February to June).
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Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca | Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
The courses offered in Salamanca are mainly in Spanish. Stays for students are designed to last one or two semesters. ERASMUS students can take language courses for a fee. (Semester dates: September to January; January to June).
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Universidad de Navarra | University of Navarra
The Catholic University of Pamplona has another campus in San Sebastián. It offers a wide range of courses in Spanish and English. Students can stay for one or two semesters. (Semester dates: September to December; January to May).
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya | International University of Catalonia (UiC)
Our partner university offers courses in Catalan and Spanish, as well as language courses for both languages. Students can stay for one or two semesters. (Semester dates: September to January; January to May).
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC)
The URJC is a state university with campuses in the Madrid suburbs of Móstoles, Alcorcón, Vicálvaro, and Fuenlabrada. Exchange students can study here in Spanish and English. (Semester dates: September to January; February to May).
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Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) | University of Alcalá (UAH)
The partnership with the University of Alcalá is part of the EUGLOH program. Our students can study “Audiovisual Communication” at the Guadalajara campus. Annual exchange semesters are available.
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University of British Columbia (UBC)
UBC in Vancouver is one of the best universities in Canada and ranks among the top universities worldwide. You can study in English for one or two semesters at the Vancouver campus. Please note: UBC is primarily intended for undergraduate students. Master's students may encounter problems when selecting courses. In addition, the MA Journalism program at UBC is not included in the partnership. (Semester dates: September to December; January to April; summer term not included in the partnership!).
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University of Georgia (UGA)
The University of Georgia (UGA) is a typical American campus university. The Department of Communication Studies offers a wide range of courses in journalism, advertising, PR, entertainment and media studies, health and medical journalism, screenwriting, and narrative media writing. UGA ranks among the top 20 public universities in the US. (Semester dates: August to December; January to April; Summer Term is not included in the exchange program!)
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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México | National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
This renowned National Autonomous University of Mexico offers a wide range of courses in Spanish (some courses are also available in English). Students can stay for one or two semesters. (Semester dates: August to December; January to May).
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University of Melbourne
Students prefer to attend the renowned University of Melbourne during the summer semester and/or the following (!) winter semester. Wide range of courses in the fields of communication and media and politics and media. (Semester dates: February to June; July to November; summer term Jan-March and winter term June-July not included in the partnership!). Please note: For this partnership, you must apply in January for the summer and winter semesters of the following calendar year.
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จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย | Chulalongkorn University
Students can spend one or two semesters at one of the best and most traditional universities in Southeast Asia. Courses are offered in English and Thai at the Faculty of Communication Arts. (Semester dates: August to January; January to May).
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
The IfKW and the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) have been working closely together on research for many years. For several years now, bachelor's students have also been able to take advantage of exchange opportunities here. There is currently no capacity for master's students at the WKWSCI. (Semester times: August to December; January to May). Please note: Only BA students are eligible to apply!
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City University Hong Kong (CityUHK)
The renowned East Asian university, and in particular the Department of Media and Communication (COM), offers a wide range of courses in English. The exchange program is available to bachelor's and master's students. (Semester dates: August to December; January to May).
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复旦大学Fudan University | Fudan Universität
Through an exchange program with Fudan University's Fudan Journalism School, master's students can spend up to two semesters at one of the leading universities in the People's Republic of China. The range of subject-related courses is diverse and includes many courses taught in English. Bachelor's students can only study in Chinese here. (Semester dates: September to January; February to July).
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清华大学 | Tsinghua University
Die Tsinghua ist eine der angesehensten Universität in China. Sie liegt in den nordwestlichen Vororten von Peking und legt viel Wert auf einen Austausch zwischen chinesischen und westlichen Kulturen, zwischen Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften, zwischen Historischem und Modernem. (Semesterzeiten: August bis Januar, Februar bis Juni).
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