Overview

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences consists of the Departments of Business Administration, the Department of Economics and the Department of Social Sciences.

Besides teaching and research in the fields of Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and Communication and Media Studies, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Bern is involved in various interdisciplinary research centers such as the Centre of Competence for Public Management (KPM), the World Trade Institute (WTI), the Center for Regional Economic Development (CRED), the Oeschger Centre for Climate Research (OCCR), the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies (IZFG).

Publication of your dissertation

You must publish your dissertation within one year of completing your doctoral studies. You can do this electronically through the University Library Bern or have it published in book form.

Programme Structure

The doctoral programme also offer advanced seminars with a focus on political communication.

The goal in teaching is to promote students' critical and networked thinking about the social sciences and to sensitise them to the communication science aspects of political processes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In order to study for a doctorate in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, you must meet the admission requirements and find a professor who is prepared to supervise your dissertation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication and Media Studies.

Available Scholarships

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