PhD in Communication and Media Research

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

South America:

2%

Europe:

20%

Asia:

1%

Switzerland:

70%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Facebook

Dell

HP

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$300 / year

Overall Cost

$15,300 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students have access to IKMZ research labs, advanced digital media analysis tools, the university library and databases, interdisciplinary doctoral training, research seminars, and international collaboration networks.
• When does the programme start, and what are the application deadlines?
  
  The PhD programme does not have fixed start dates; applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, deadlines may apply for funded positions or structured doctoral programmes within the department.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants must hold a master’s degree in communication, media studies, or a related discipline, with above-average academic results. A strong research proposal and a willingness to work under the supervision of a faculty member at the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) are required.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  The programme covers areas such as media systems and media policy, journalism studies, political communication, digital and social media, media economics, communication theory, media use and effects, health communication, organizational and strategic communication, and science and environmental communication.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich?
  
  The PhD typically takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study, depending on the research project and progress.