Contact persons at IfKW
Here you will find information on who to contact with which questions on which topics, and where you can find answers online.
Please feel free to contact us!
We are here to help and advise you on any questions you may have about your studies or your interest in studying. We have also provided self-help resources in each section. Please make use of these resources and refer to the information in the relevant subject area when submitting inquiries.
Click here to go directly to the appropriate contact for your inquiry:
Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies (major)
You can contact the program coordinator, PD Dr. Claudia Riesmeyer, with any questions you may have about the major in Communication Studies (KW) and both examination regulations. Please check first to see if your question is listed in the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
Note
The office hours are open to you without prior appointment.
If we clarify your request by email, please always state your degree program, your semester, and your student ID number.
PD Dr. Claudia Riesmeyer
Program Coordinator Bachelor Communication Studies
Room: A009
Questions whose answers you can find online (BA KW, major)
This information can be found in the Student Office section (this way). The deadline for locally restricted admission courses applies.
No, the bachelor's degree program in communication studies as a minor can only be started in the winter semester after successfully applying for a place and subsequently enrolling. All information on enrollment can be found on the Student Office website (this way).
As program coordinators, we are not responsible for the application and enrollment process. All related matters must be clarified with the Student Office (under Application Deadlines).
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Important: Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations. If you started before the winter semester 2025/2026, this is PO2015.
You will receive an email from the program coordinator in good time, and we will also publish the relevant deadlines on the IfKW website on the service page for students (in the Bachelor's program section).
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Important: Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations. If you started before the winter semester 2025/2026, this is PO2015.
Questions for personal counseling (BA KW, major)
Students come to us with a wide variety of questions. Naturally, we treat all issues confidentially. The questions that students ask us in person or by email vary greatly. Examples include:
- When is the best time to do an internship or a semester abroad?
- Which exams taken abroad can I have recognized for my bachelor's major in communication studies?
- What should I do if I have missed the deadline for registering for courses?
- I have not been able to get a place on a course in a particular module that I have to take, even though I registered within the deadline. What can I do?
- What can I do if an exam in communication studies clashes with an exam in my minor subject?
- How can I get credit for modules (courses) that I completed before starting my bachelor's major in communication studies?
- How do I withdraw from the university?
- How many semesters can I study communication studies as my bachelor's major?
- Where can I find help in stressful situations?
Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies (minor)
You can contact Dr. Antonia Markiewitz with any questions regarding the minor in Communication Studies (KW). Please check first to see if your question is listed among the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
When sending inquiries by email, please indicate your degree program and semester, as well as your student ID number. Due to the large number of inquiries, there may be delays in responding to your request.
Please arrange personal appointments in advance via email.
Dr. Antonia Markiewitz
Academic Staff
Health communication (mental health • suicide/suicidality • social media & children/adolescents) • Journalism
Fragen, deren Antworten Sie online finden (BA KW, Nebenf.)
This information can be found in the Student Office section (this way). The deadline for locally restricted admission courses applies.
No, the bachelor's degree program in communication studies as a minor can only be started in the winter semester after successfully applying for a place and subsequently enrolling. All information on enrollment can be found on the Student Office website (this way).
As program coordinators, we are not responsible for the application and enrollment process. All related matters must be clarified with the Student Office (under Application Deadlines).
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Important: Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations. If you started before the winter semester 2025/2026, this is PO2015.
You will receive an email from the program coordinator in good time, and we will also publish the relevant deadlines on the IfKW website on the service page for students (in the Bachelor's program section).
Questions for personal consultation (minor subject)
Students come to us with a wide variety of questions. Naturally, we treat all issues confidentially. The questions that students ask us in person or by email vary greatly. Examples include:
- What should I do if I have missed the deadline for registering for courses?
- I didn't get a place on a course for a particular module that I have to take, even though I registered on time. What can I do?
- What can I do if an exam in communication studies coincides exactly with an exam in my major subject?
- How can I get credit for modules (courses) that I acquired/completed before starting the bachelor's degree program in communication studies as a minor?
- Which modules (courses) can I have credited from my semester abroad?
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies (course pool)
You can contact Dr. Antonia Markiewitz with any questions regarding courses at the IfKW that you would like to take from the Communication Studies (KW) elective pool. Please check first to see if your question is listed among the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
Please note that questions regarding the course of study are best addressed to the academic advising office for your major.
When sending inquiries by email, please indicate your degree program and semester, as well as your student ID number. Due to the large number of inquiries, there may be delays in responding to your request.
Please arrange personal appointments in advance via email.
Dr. Antonia Markiewitz
Academic Staff
Health communication (mental health • suicide/suicidality • social media & children/adolescents) • Journalism
Questions whose answers you can find online (BA KW, Wahlpool)
Please contact the program advisor for your major (business administration, business education, or courses offered by the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society) and/or visit the elective modules website (click here).
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations.
Questions for personal consultation (BA KW, elective pool)
Students come to us with a wide variety of questions. Naturally, we treat all issues confidentially. The questions that students ask us in person or by email vary greatly.
Important: For questions regarding exam organization and legal matters, please contact your major department.
Master's degree in Communication and Media Research (KMF) and Master's degree in Communication Science
You can contact program coordinator PD Dr. Manuel Wendelin with any questions regarding the content of the Master's program in Communication and Media Research (students starting in the 2025/26 winter semester) and the Master's program in Communication Studies. Please check first to see if your question is listed in the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
Please send me your questions by email. Please indicate your degree program and semester, as well as your student ID number. Due to the large number of inquiries, there may be delays in responding to your request.
Please arrange appointments for office hours via email and provide two or three specific time slots that would be convenient for you.
PD Dr. Manuel Wendelin
Program Coordinator Master Journalism, Master Communication and Media Research, Master Stratetic Communication
Transparency • Media Change • Public Sphere Theory • Mediatization • History of the Field and Theory of Communication Science
Questions whose answers you can find online (MA KW, KMF)
This information can be found on the Student Office website (click here). Our master's programs fall under the category “Master's, other postgraduate, and doctoral programs without admission restrictions, all semesters.”
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations.
You will receive an email from your program coordinator in good time, and we will also publish the relevant deadlines on the IfKW website (service page for students). You can also find information on the Examination Office website (click here).
This information can be found on the IfKW website under the heading Studying abroad (click here).
This information can be found on the IfKW website under the heading “Practical relevance in studies” (click here).
Questions for personal consultation (MA KW)
If you have any questions about enrollment, enrollment certificates, or late re-registration , please contact the Student Office or the LMU's central student advisory service directly.
If you have any other questions about studying at the IfKW, please feel free to contact me in person or by email.
Other frequently asked questions are:
- Which modules (courses) can I have credited from my semester abroad?
- How can I best incorporate studying abroad or an additional voluntary internship into my course of study?
Master's in Strategic Communication and Master's in International Public Relations (IPR)
You can contact program coordinator PD Dr. Manuel Wendelin with any questions regarding the content of the Master's program in Strategic Communication (students starting in the 2025/26 winter semester) and the Master's program in International PR. Please check first to see if your question is listed among the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
Please send me your questions by email.
Please indicate your degree program and semester, as well as your student ID number. Please note that due to the large number of inquiries, there may be delays in responding to your request.
Please make appointments for consultation hours by email and provide two or three specific time slots that would be convenient for you.
PD Dr. Manuel Wendelin
Program Coordinator Master Journalism, Master Communication and Media Research, Master Stratetic Communication
Room: A012
Questions whose answers you can find online (MA Strat. Comm. & IPR)
This information can be found on the Student Office website (click here). Our master's programs fall under the category “Master's, other postgraduate, and doctoral programs without admission restrictions, all semesters.”
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations.
You will receive an email from your program coordinator in good time, and we will also publish the relevant deadlines on the IfKW website (service page for students). You can also find information on the Examination Office website (click here).
This information can be found on the IfKW website under the heading Studying abroad (click here).
This information can be found on the IfKW website under the heading “Practical relevance in studies” (click here).
Questions for personal consultation (MA Strat. Comm. & IPR)
If you have any questions about enrollment, enrollment certificates, or late re-registration , please contact the Student Office or the LMU's central student advisory service directly.
If you have any other questions about studying at the IfKW, please feel free to contact me in person or by email.
Other frequently asked questions are:
- Which modules (courses) can I have credited from my semester abroad?
- How can I best incorporate studying abroad or an additional voluntary internship into my course of study?
Master's Degree in Journalism
If you have any questions about the content of the German School of Journalism, please contact your designated contact person there.
You can contact program coordinator PD Dr. Manuel Wendelin with any questions regarding the content of the Master's program in Journalism at the IfKW. Please check first to see if your question is listed among the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
Please send me your questions by email. Please indicate your degree program and semester, as well as your student ID number. Due to the large number of inquiries, there may be delays in responding to your request.
Please arrange appointments for office hours via email and provide two or three specific time slots that would work for you.
PD Dr. Manuel Wendelin
Program Coordinator Master Journalism, Master Communication and Media Research, Master Stratetic Communication
Room: A012
Questions you can find answers to online (MA Journalism)
Answers to all questions regarding practical training can also be found on the website of the German School of Journalism. Common questions that arise in relation to studying at the IfKW are as follows:
This information can be found on the Student Office website (click here). Our master's programs fall under the category “Master's, other postgraduate, and doctoral programs without admission restrictions, all semesters.”
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations.
You will receive an email from your program coordinator in good time, and we will also publish the relevant deadlines on the IfKW website (service page for students). You can also find information on the Examination Office website (click here).
This information can be found on the IfKW website under the heading Studying abroad (click here).
This information can be found on the IfKW website under the heading “Practical relevance in studies” (click here).
Questions for personal consultation (MA Strat. Comm & IPR)
Please direct any questions regarding enrollment, enrollment certificates, or late re-registration directly to the Student Records Office or the LMU's central student advisory service.
You can contact me in person or by email for any other questions you may have about studying at the IfKW.
Other frequently asked questions are:
- Which modules (courses) can I have credited from my semester abroad?
- How can I best incorporate studying abroad or an additional voluntary internship into my course of study?
Master's in Computational Social Sciences (CSS)
You can contact program coordinator Dr. Jana Rick with any questions regarding the content of the Master CSS program. Please check first to see if your question is listed among the frequently asked questions. Thank you!
Please send me your questions by email to master.css@sw.lmu.de. Please indicate which semester you are studying in and your student ID number.
Please note that due to the large number of inquiries, there may be delays in responding to your request.
Please arrange appointments for consultation hours via email and provide two or three specific time slots that would be convenient for you.
Questions you can find answers to online (MA CSS)
Information on application and admission can be found on the Master's website (this way).
This information can be found on the website of the Student Office. Our master's programs fall under the category “Master's, other postgraduate, and doctoral programs without admission restrictions, all semesters.”
Please refer to the course catalog (here) for this information. Please make sure to select the degree program with your correct examination and study regulations.
You will find the Master CSS there under the interdisciplinary programs offered by Faculty 15. Please make sure to select the program with your correct examination and study regulations.
You will receive an email from your program coordinator in good time, and we will also publish the relevant deadlines on the IfKW website (service page for students) in a timely manner.
No, unfortunately that is not possible. Therefore, excellent German language skills are a prerequisite for a successful application. Applicants from non-German-speaking countries must provide proof of their German language skills when applying (at least C1). This proof is not required if the BA degree was obtained at a German-speaking university.
Questions for personal consultation (MA CSS)
You can contact me for anything related to the Master CSS program that you cannot find answers to online, or if you would like personal advice or a personal assessment.
If you have any questions about enrollment, enrollment certificates, or late re-registration, please contact the Student Office or the Central Student Advisory Service directly.
Master Mundus
Your contact person at IfKW is Dr. Jana Rick. Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions regarding content. For all other questions about the program, please contact the team introduced on the Mundus Master's website:
Studying abroad and Incoming Students
If your home university is not LMU, you can contact the international coordinator Jessica Kühn with any questions you may have about studying abroad through the IfKW, internships abroad, exchange semesters, studying abroad, or your guest studies at the IfKW. Please check first whether your question is answered in the frequently asked questions or whether the detailed online information can answer your question (see link lists below).
When sending an email to describe your request or to make an appointment, please always state your degree program, your student ID number, your host university (exchange students should state their home university), and the planned duration of your stay abroad.
Questions whose answers you can find online
Reference to the subpages Studying abroad
Questions for personal consultation
IfKW students
- When do I have to apply for a semester abroad through IfKW partner universities?
- What information is available regarding a semester abroad through IfKW?
- When can I do a semester abroad?
- When will I find out if I have been accepted to a partner university?
- When will I be nominated?
- How do I fill out the (online) learning agreement?
Exchange students
- When is the Welcome Day at IfKW?
- Which English-language courses are offered at IfKW?
- When and how do I choose my courses at IfKW?
- How do I register for exams?
- What are the regulations for German-language exams?
- How do I get my transcript of records?
Questions whose answers you can find online
Reference to the subpages Studying abroad
Questions for personal consultation
IfKW students
- When do I have to apply for a semester abroad through IfKW partner universities?
- What information is available regarding a semester abroad through IfKW?
- When can I do a semester abroad?
- When will I find out if I have been accepted to a partner university?
- When will I be nominated?
- How do I fill out the (online) learning agreement?
Exchange students
- When is the Welcome Day at IfKW?
- Which English-language courses are offered at IfKW?
- When and how do I choose my courses at IfKW?
- How do I register for exams?
- What are the regulations for German-language exams?
- How do I get my transcript of records?
Initial Academic Advising
We are delighted that you are interested in studying communication sciences!
To ensure that you can begin your studies on time, you should find out about the content and requirements in good time. The first source of information is this website, which provides detailed descriptions of the degree programs (click here for the degree program overview page). The institute is also represented at the "Campus Day" held twice a year at LMU. The academic advisors are available to answer any specific questions you may have. If you are interested in hearing about the students' perspective, you can contact the student council.
Please note that an introductory event is offered in the BA program during the week before the start of the lecture period, which must be attended! If you are admitted, we will contact you directly.
Information for enrolled students at the IfKW can be found on the service page for students.
If you would like personal advice, please contact the contact person for the degree program you are interested in (see overview here).