The DW Akademie French-speaking Master’s in International Journalism Programme 2026 (MFJI) for media professionals (Fully Funded ).

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Application Deadline: February 16, 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 DW Akademie French-speaking Master’s in International Journalism Programme . The MFJI is aimed significantly at media professionals from French-speaking international locations which might be companions in German growth cooperation in North and West Africa. These embody Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire. Applications from candidates completely residing in certainly one of these international locations will subsequently be given precedence.

DW Akademie and EPJT  have launched a French-language Master’s program in journalism beginning in 2024. The French-language Master’s in International Journalism (MFJI) is primarily aimed toward media professionals from French-speaking international locations in North and West Africa.

Each yr, ten candidates are chosen following a two-phase course of: an eligibility section contingent upon approval of the application file, and an admission section consisting of an oral interview and a written take a look at.

Benefits

• All admitted candidates obtain a merit-based scholarship protecting tuition and dwelling bills.
  

Selection standards

To apply, you will need to meet the next standards:

1. Higher training diploma obtained lower than 10 years in the past

To be thought-about for your application, you will need to maintain a better training diploma on the bachelor’s degree (180 credit, equal to 3 years of college research) or greater. Your most up-to-date diploma should have been awarded throughout the final 10 years by the application deadline.

Although open to all disciplines, purposes from graduates in Information and Communication Sciences will likely be given particular consideration.

2. Professional expertise

You should exhibit at the very least one yr {of professional} expertise in media and/or journalism. Internships, volunteer work, and different types of volunteering are thought-about. You should present supporting documentation in the type of a piece certificates or a certificates of internship, volunteer work, or different type of volunteering.

3. Proficiency in French: degree C1/C2

A sound C1 or C2 degree French language certification (DALF or TCF for most of the people) have to be included with the application. Unless exempt, the French take a look at or diploma is obligatory.  

The following are exempt from the French take a look at:  

• Candidates holding a French baccalaureate (obtained in France or in an AEFE-approved establishment).  
• Candidates holding a French greater training diploma obtained in France. 
• Candidates originating from international locations the place French is the official language and whose language of diploma and/or work is French (French-language programs, French-language media…). 

It can also be appreciated:

• Knowledge of English: degree B1 (unbiased person).

A minimal B1 degree of English is a bonus for finding out in Germany and following programs taught in English. However, formal English language certification isn’t required. If you do not need a B1 degree on the time of application, and your application is profitable, you may be strongly inspired to take an English course in your nation of residence earlier than beginning the Master’s program.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DW Akademie French-speaking Master’s in International Journalism Programme