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77 Media & Communication Studies programmes in Switzerland at 21 universities and colleges: 39 Bachelor's and 38 Master's.

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Bachelor's (39)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Multimedia ProductionBern oder Chur · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern oder Chur, BE
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Branded Motion · Videoformate Nonfiktional · Digital Communications Management · Journalismus Multimedial · Media Applications · Public Communication und Social Media · Radio Production · Live Kommunikation
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in Visueller KommunikationBern · German, English · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    HKB · Kunst · Design · Vermittulung · Gestaltung · Gestalten
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

EPFLFederal Institute of TechnologyWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor's program in Communication SystemsLausanne · English, French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology)
    Location
    Lausanne, VD
    Language of instruction
    English, French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    communication systems
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Multimedia ProductionChur oder Bern · German · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Fachhochschule Graubünden (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Chur oder Bern, GR
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Branded Motion · Videoformate Nonfiktional · Communications Management · Journalismus Multimedial · Media Applications · Live Kommunikation · MAZ-Vertiefung Journalismus
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Fachhochschule NordwestschweizUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentaleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Hochschule LuzernUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor of Arts in Visueller KommunikationLuzern, Emmenbrücke und Rotkreuz · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Luzern, Emmenbrücke und Rotkreuz, LU
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Camera Arts · Data Design + Art · Digital Ideation · Graphic Design · Illustration Fiction und Illustration Nonfiction · Illustration · Bachelor
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Informatik, Digital Ideation / Bachelor of Arts in Visueller Kommunikation, Digital IdeationRotkreuz und Emmenbrücke · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Hochschule Luzern (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Rotkreuz und Emmenbrücke, LU
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Bachelor · Informatik · Design · Digital Ideation
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft ZürichUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor KommunikationZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Kalaidos FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor KommunikationZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Kalaidos Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italianaUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

UniDistance SuisseUniversityWebsite ↗

Università della Svizzera italianaUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität LuzernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

  • KommunikationswissenschaftFribourg/Freiburg · French · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg, FR
    Language of instruction
    French
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Kommunikationswissenschaft und MedienforschungFribourg/Freiburg · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg, FR
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Kommunikation und MedienWinterthur · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Winterthur, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Journalismus · Corporate Communications · Content Marketing · Pressesprecher · Journalist · Medien · Moderator · Multimedia
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Bachelor in Mehrsprachiger KommunikationWinterthur · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Winterthur, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Informationsdesign · Multimodale Kommunikation · Language Engineering · Dolmetscher · Übersetzer · Sprachprofi · Kultur
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Zürcher Hochschule der KünsteUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Bachelor in Design: Visual CommunicationZürich · German · 3 years
    Degree
    Bachelor's
    Institution
    Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    3 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Visual Communication
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Master's (38)

Berner FachhochschuleUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master in Multimedia Communication & PublishingBern · German, English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Berner Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Bern, BE
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Politische Kommunikation · Journalismus · HKB · Kunst · Multimedia · Social Media · Online · Kommunikation
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Fachhochschule GraubündenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Joint-Masterprogramm Digital Communication and Creative Media ProductionBasel, Bern, Chur, Freiburg, Zürich, ortsungebunden · German · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Fachhochschule Graubünden (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Basel, Bern, Chur, Freiburg, Zürich, ortsungebunden, GR
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Masterstudienrichtung Sustainable Business DevelopmentChur · German · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Fachhochschule Graubünden (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Chur, GR
    Language of instruction
    German
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full- or part-time
    Focus
    Adaptive Leadership · Corporate Communication · Corporate Responsibility · Data Management · Digital Business · Digital Marketing · Leading Change · Organisational Development
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Fachhochschule NordwestschweizUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master in Digitale Kommunikations-UmgebungenBasel · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Basel, AG
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

Pädagogische Hochschule SchwyzUniversity of Teacher EducationWebsite ↗

Università della Svizzera italianaUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BaselUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität BernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität LuzernUniversityWebsite ↗

Universität ZürichUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de Fribourg / Universität FreiburgUniversityWebsite ↗

  • Digital Communication and Creative Media ProductionFribourg/Freiburg; Chur · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg; Chur, FR
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle
  • Kommunikation und GesellschaftFribourg/Freiburg · German, English · 1.5 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Université de Fribourg / Universität Freiburg (University)
    Location
    Fribourg/Freiburg, FR
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    1.5 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Admission
    Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

Université de GenèveUniversityWebsite ↗

Université de NeuchâtelUniversityWebsite ↗

ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte WissenschaftenUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

Zürcher Hochschule der KünsteUniversity of Applied SciencesWebsite ↗

  • Master in Design: Visual CommunicationZürich · German, English · 2 years
    Degree
    Master's
    Institution
    Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (University of Applied Sciences)
    Location
    Zürich, ZH
    Language of instruction
    German, English
    Standard duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    Full-time
    Focus
    Visual Communication
    Admission
    Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience

About Media & Communication Studies

How media shape society: digital media, PR, communication theory and content creation.

Where it leads

Communications manager · PR specialist · Social media manager · Content creator

Median income one year after graduating
University master’s: CHF 83,000 · UAS bachelor’s: CHF 78,000
Swiss Federal Statistical Office, graduate survey, class of 2024, gross, full-time
Who Media & Communication Studies suits and where it leads →

Who gets in

  • University of Applied Sciences: Vocational Matura in a related field · Swiss Matura plus one year of work experience
  • Federal Institute of Technology: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle · foreign diplomas partly with entrance exam
  • University of Teacher Education: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · specialised Matura in education · vocational Matura with supplementary exam
  • University: Swiss Matura (Gymnasium) · vocational Matura plus Passerelle

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