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Professor Dr. Matthias Künzler

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Biography

Matthias Künzler is a Professor of Communication Policy and Media Economics at the Institute for Journalism and Communication Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. Since 2021, he has been leading research in the field of media convergence and multimedia, having previously served as a research director and lecturer at FH Graubünden in Switzerland. Künzler has also held visiting professor positions at the University of Basel and the University of Zurich. His research interests include media systems and media policy, with a particular focus on the Swiss and German contexts, local journalism, public service media, and the theoretical frameworks surrounding audience engagement with media. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has served as a reviewer and editor for various academic publishing initiatives. Through his work, Künzler aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing local media and the evolving landscape of public broadcasting in the digital age.

Research Interests

Communication Policy Media Economics Media Systems Media Policy Local Journalism Public Service Media

Experience

Professor

2021-04-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Professor of Communication Policy and Media Economics.

Research Director

2014-10-01 — 2021-04-01

FH Graubünden • Chur, Switzerland

Led research focus on media convergence and multimedia production.

Visiting Professor

2013-10-01 — 2014-09-30

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Filled in for Professor Klaus Beck in the Department of Communication Policy and Media Economics.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification

Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.