Overview

Communication skills are the number one thing employers look for in college graduates. Whether through speaking or writing, in person or through the media, communication jobs are increasing in importance through all sectors of economy. The Communication program from Heidelberg University focusses on getting you hands-on learning experiences early and often, so you’ll be prepare to take this degree in any direction you want. Our communication majors pursue graduate school and/or careers in human resources, government relations, social services, sales, corporate training, college student personnel, customer services, and law school.

Careers

Human Resources Director

Copywriter

Community Relations Director

Marketing Director

Public Relations Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Explorations in Communication

Critical Thinking and Argumentation

Visual Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Persuasion

Media and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Heights, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication View 1451 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application online or through the Heidelberg website

Copy of your passport

Copy of your secondary school (high school) records

Proof of English language proficiency

ACT/SAT test scores (optional)

Personal statement and recommendation letters (optional)

From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope.

From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to a NACES-approved credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation.

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

34183 USD / year

≈ 34183 USD / year
Out-of-State

34183 USD / year

≈ 34183 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34183 USD / year

≈ 34183 USD / year

Living costs

University Heights

United States

1099 - 1813 USD / 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

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

University Heights

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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