Danish School of Media & Journalism

What Danish School of Media & Journalism does

The Danish School of Media & Journalism (DMJX) is Denmark's oldest and largest higher educational institution dedicated to journalism training, and serves as one of five degree-awarding partners in the Mundus Journalism Consortium. The consortium, coordinated by Aarhus University and co-funded by the European Commission's Erasmus+ programme, delivers a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation across five European universities: Aarhus, Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam), London (City St George's), Munich (LMU), and Prague (Charles University). DMJX contributes programme staff — including Programme Manager Jesper Gaarskjær and Head of Journalism Department Henrik Berggren — and teaching within the consortium framework.

The consortium programme accepts approximately 90 students annually from a pool of nearly 600 applicants, awarding around 10-15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships per intake with the balance paying tuition. It offers four specialisation tracks: Politics & Communication (Amsterdam), Cultures & Contexts (Munich), Crisis & Conflict (London, added in 2025), and Totalitarianism & Transition (Prague). The programme has built an alumni network of nearly 1,500 graduates spanning over 100 countries, with active placement at major media organisations including Bloomberg, BBC, Globo, ARTE, AFP, and United Nations agencies. Curriculum emphasis is on analytical and critical perspectives on journalism, media, and globalisation, addressing challenges such as disinformation, polarisation, climate-driven crises, and press freedom threats.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the operating model relies primarily on European Commission grant funding (renewed in July 2025 for five years) supplemented by student tuition. The consortium is accredited by NVAO in the Netherlands and ACQUIN in Germany, and is supported by an Advisory Board chaired by Professor Richard Thomas along with strategic media partnerships spanning Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, CNN, AFP, Correctiv, Center for Information Resilience, ARTE, and several press freedom organisations. Distribution occurs through a coordinated admissions process via the consortium's official website, social media channels, and alumni referrals.

Name

Danish School of Media & Journalism

Legal name

Danish School of Media & Journalism

Website

https://mundusjournalism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Danish School of Media & Journalism (DMJX) is Denmark's oldest and largest journalism education institution, serving as a degree-awarding partner in the Mundus Journalism Consortium that delivers a two-year Erasmus Mundus Master's programme across five European universities to approximately 90 international students annually.

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Product category

Higher Education — Journalism and Media

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

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Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK), Government-Sponsored Scholarships & Exchange Funding (EDAIAOAF)

Keywords

• Journalism education programs
• Erasmus mundus scholarships
• Media studies degrees
• Higher education journalism
• Master's degree programme

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Core offering

The Danish School of Media & Journalism leads the Mundus Journalism Consortium, which delivers a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation across five European universities (Aarhus University as coordinator, University of Amsterdam, LMU Munich, City St George's University of London, and Charles University Prague). Students study in at least two countries, choose from four specialisation tracks (Politics & Communication, Cultures & Contexts, Crisis & Conflict, Totalitarianism & Transition), and access an alumni community of nearly 1,500 graduates in over 100 countries. The offering is co-funded by the European Commission's Erasmus+ Programme with approximately 10-15 scholarships awarded per intake.

Product overview

The Danish School of Media & Journalism leads the Mundus Journalism consortium, offering a unified two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation. The programme operates across five European universities and includes four distinct specialisation tracks: Politics & Communication (Amsterdam), Cultures & Contexts (Munich), Crisis & Conflict (London), and Totalitarianism & Transition (Prague). The offering integrates rigorous academic scholarship with newsroom-ready practice, supported by Erasmus Mundus scholarships, an active global alumni network of nearly 1,500 graduates, student project opportunities, and strategic guidance from an industry Advisory Board.

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• Mundus Journalism Master's Programme A two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation, delivered across five European universities — Aarhus University (coordinator), University of Amsterdam, LMU Munich, City St George's University of London, and Charles University Prague — for international prospective postgraduate students in journalism and media studies.
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarships EU-funded scholarships offered by the European Commission's Erasmus+ Programme for the Mundus Journalism Master's degree, with approximately 10-15 scholarships per intake covering tuition and living expenses for selected international students.
• Student Projects Programme Extra-curricular student projects offered to enrolled Mundus Journalism students to develop analytical and practical journalism skills in real-life contexts alongside their studies.

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20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aarhus UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinator of the Mundus Journalism Consortium. Teaching takes place at the School of Communication and Culture and the Department of Political Science. Responsible for overall programme management and governance.
• University of AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRanks among the top 100 worldwide, and in the area of Communication Science & Media Studies, it ranks best in the world. Hosts the Politics & Communication specialisation. Faculty involved in the School of Communication Research (ASCoR).
• Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading research university in Europe. Hosts the Cultures & Contexts specialisation from the Department of Media and Communication.
• City St George's, University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1894, ranked in the top 20 UK universities. Hosts the Crisis & Conflict specialisation from the Department of Journalism.
• Charles UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1348, one of the oldest universities in the world and the best-rated Czech university. Hosts the Authoritarianism & Transition specialisation from the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism.
• BloombergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazing Benchmark Media Partner. Leading media house setting industry standards, renowned for unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier journalism.
• Al JazeeraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazing Benchmark Media Partner recognised for international news coverage and journalistic excellence.
• CNNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazing Benchmark Media Partner providing industry-standard journalism education connections.
• AFPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazing Benchmark Media Partner - Agence France-Presse contributing to professional journalism standards.
• CorrectivminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary Innovative Media Partner revolutionising understanding of journalism and pushing boundaries of conventional thinking.
• Center for Information ResilienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary Innovative Media Partner focused on information resilience and combatting disinformation.
• ArteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary Innovative Media Partner - Franco-German public broadcaster contributing to European media landscape education.
• The News MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary Innovative Media Partner working with programme on news innovation and digital journalism.
• Watch MedierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionary Innovative Media Partner providing Nordic journalism perspective.
• Constructive InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian of Professional Integrity - dedicated to upholding highest journalistic standards and supporting journalism education.
• International Media SupportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian of Professional Integrity - organisation championing journalists' rights globally.
• Report for the WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian of Professional Integrity - supporting local journalism through funding and training initiatives.
• Rory Peck TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian of Professional Integrity - organisation dedicated to supporting freelance journalists worldwide.
• European Commission / EACEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus Mundus funding body that selected the programme as one of only 37 programmes to receive funding out of 195 eligible applications in July 2025 renewal.
• The Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe oldest and largest higher educational institution in Denmark offering journalism education. Staff includes Programme Manager Jesper Gaarskjær and Head of Journalism Department Henrik Berggren.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

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Direct peers

• LSE Media and Communications (MSc): London School of Economics master's programmes in media and communications with a strong theoretical and policy focus. Comparable as a globally recognised European master's targeting international students interested in media/journalism.
• Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture: One of the UK's oldest journalism schools with a strong international research reputation and postgraduate offerings. Comparable as a top-ranked European journalism school competing for the same international master's applicants.
• Sciences Po School of Journalism: Elite French journalism school offering a multi-year master's with international cohorts and specialisations. Directly comparable as a top-tier European master's programme competing for the same international applicant pool.
• University of Amsterdam — Communication Science Master's: Top-ranked global Communication Science programme at one of the consortium's own partner universities. Comparable as an elite European master's in media and journalism adjacent to the consortium's Politics & Communication specialisation.
• Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism: Premier US journalism master's programme offering data, investigative, and international concentrations. Comparable as a globally leading journalism master's targeting international applicants seeking top-tier journalism credentials.
• Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism: Top US journalism school offering master's programmes with specialisations including media management and investigative reporting. Comparable as a globally leading journalism master's competing for the same international student pool.
• City St George's, University of London — Department of Journalism: Long-established UK journalism school delivering undergraduate and postgraduate journalism degrees, including international specialisations. Comparable as a leading European journalism master's competing for similar applicants.
• University of Westminster — School of Media and Communication: London-based school offering undergraduate and postgraduate journalism degrees with strong international student intake. Comparable as a UK-based journalism master's competing for the same international applicant pool.

Others

• Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (University of Oxford): Research and policy institute focused on global journalism trends, hosting the Journalist Fellowship Programme. Comparable as an Oxford-based journalism education provider though it offers a shorter fellowship rather than a full master's degree.

Emerging players

• POLIS — LSE Journalism Think Tank: LSE-based journalism think tank offering short-form training and conferences on journalism ethics and policy. Comparable as an adjacent journalism education initiative in Europe, though it does not offer a full master's programme.

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Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mundusjourn
• Facebookfacebook.com/mundusjournalism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erasmus-mundus-master-s-in-journalism-media-and-globalisation
• Instagraminstagram.com/mundus_journ

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