Dr. Benjamin Fretwurst

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Fretwurst is an academic associate at the Institute of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich. His academic background includes working as a scientific associate at the Institute of Media Communication Studies at the Free University of Berlin and holding various teaching roles at institutions such as the University of Fribourg and Berlin University of the Arts. His research interests encompass international agenda-setting processes, political communication, media quality, and health campaign evaluations. Fretwurst has contributed to multiple publications, focusing on the reception of media by audiences, newsworthiness, and the methodological development of survey analysis. He has also held substitute professor positions focusing on communication theory and media effects and engaged in significant project leadership roles within media market research.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientific Associate

2009-01-01 — Present

Institute of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Engaged in research and teaching within the fields of communication and media.

Substitute Professor

2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Institute Media Communication Studies, Free University, Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Taught courses on communication theory and media effects.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law