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Whether you’re seeking advanced training to further a current media career or you plan to pursue an academic path, we have a graduate program for you.
Whether you’re seeking advanced training to further a current media career or you plan to pursue an academic path, we have a graduate program for you.
We offer two master's degree programs and one doctoral program.
Learn about our graduate programsAdmission to graduate programs at The Media School is very selective. For best consideration, apply as early as possible.
We only consider applications for fall semester matriculation. International students must apply by Dec. 1. U.S. students must apply by Jan. 6.
The application fee is $70.
Applications are not processed until the fee is paid.
Admissions requirements vary with each program. Refer to the information for your anticipated program on this page.
Applications from students who have not majored in media or communication areas at the bachelor’s level are welcomed. If admitted, these students may be required to take supplementary courses.
The Media School code for both the GRE and TOEFL is 1324.
In order for your application to be considered complete, you must ensure we get official transcripts from all previous higher education institutions.
There are three acceptable options for sending your transcripts:
Mail official transcripts to:
The Media School
Graduate Office
Franklin Hall
601 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
International student transcripts can be uploaded to the portal unofficially, but official records need to go directly to the Office of International Services.
Your transcripts must be mailed by post. There are two acceptable options for mailing your transcripts:
Mail official transcripts to:
Office of International Services
Indiana University
Eigenmann Hall Room 525
1900 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
Mailed by post is the only option at the moment. If the institution does not offer paper transcripts at this time due to COVID, please contact mschgrad@indiana.edu for further instructions.
If you are including a translated version of your transcript, that must also be sealed.
Whether you’re a U.S. citizen or international student, the first step toward joining us as a graduate student at The Media School is to complete the online application form.
For further information, please email our graduate studies office at mschgrad@indiana.edu or call 812-855-2318.
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