PhD in Communication

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Asia:

5%

North America:

10%

South America:

5%

Europe:

20%

Switzerland:

60%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Dell

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$1,970 / year

Overall Cost

$16,970 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects for graduates of this programme?
  
  Graduates often pursue academic careers in communication and media research. Others find positions in journalism, public relations, political communication, corporate communication, international organizations, NGOs, and consultancy roles.
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students benefit from the resources of the Department of Communication and Media Research (DCM), access to the multilingual library system, national and international research networks, doctoral training programmes, and opportunities to collaborate on funded projects.
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  Doctoral candidates may be employed as assistants within the Department of Communication and Media Research, which provides a salary and research support. External funding opportunities are also available through the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and other organizations.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants must hold a recognized master’s degree in communication, media studies, journalism, or a related field, with strong academic performance. A suitable research proposal and confirmation of supervision by a professor at the Department of Communication and Media Research (DCM) are required.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research fields include media systems and journalism studies, political communication, digital communication and social media, organizational and corporate communication, media effects and audience research, intercultural communication, communication law and ethics, and communication in multilingual societies.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Communication at the University of Fribourg?
  
  The PhD generally takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study, depending on the research project and funding arrangements.