Communication - International Communication Management
At International Communication Management (ICM) in Eindhoven we are crazy about people. Metalheads, rappers, sports fans, travel nomads, lawyers, designers: whoever you are, it doesn’t matter. We are curious about what moves them, curious about their ambitions, interested in their aversions. Because we know that every successful communication project starts with understanding people. Because once we know them, we can do what we’re good at: get these people moving.
International Communication is a challenging and ever-changing field. In an international class with students from all over the world, you develop a unique perspective and outlook on the world of communication and branding. You learn to persuade, inform, and connect with people and organisations. Within the programme you work for real companies. And for them, you will be the catalyst that drives change. You do so under the supervision of renowned lecturers with both academic and professional experience in communications.
Why study International Communication Management in the Netherlands?
- Practice-oriented study programme that resembles the work place by combining group projects and individual assignments
- You gain professional experience and build your network by working for real companies and a 5 month internship
- Lots of attention for personal development and “soft skills”, such as collaboration, leadership, and providing and receiving feedback
- International classroom with students from all over the world
What are you going to learn?
The world is becoming more and more international, and the Netherlands more and more diverse. This requires new ideas and solutions. You have the passion and drive to think in other directions. You will not only learn everything about communication, branding, brand strategies and how to use online and offline media, but also what your talents are and how to use these to the fullest.
- Skills, such as creative writing, intercultural communication, presenting, research methods, and critical thinking
- Knowledge, such as communication theory, media, marketing communication, and social psychology
- Projects for real clients, such as creating a mediaplan, developing creative campaigns
- An optimal mix of seminars, group projects, individual assignments, and self-study
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The world around us is changing rapidly. Staying internationally competitive is more challenging today than ever before. The roles a communication manager can fulfil are plentiful and divers. You could be the future connector who bridges the gap between specialists from around the world. Or the changemaker that thinks of new visionary strategies for international operating organisations.
We are located in the Brainport region, with Eindhoven at its heart. It has become one of Europe’s prominent high-tech regions in recent years. Not just a place on the map but a state of mind. This is the Brainport philosophy, a unique form of collaboration that lays the foundation for open innovation: sharing knowledge to multiply knowledge.
Brainport is taking an innovative route to future economic and social success by finding solutions to the major challenges faced by Society. How can we stay healthy for longer? How can we make our mobility more sustainable and efficient? How do we meet the growing demand for clean energy and healthy food? These are questions that force us to act creatively and effectively. The Brainport region, centered on Eindhoven, plays an important role as one of the cornerstones of the Dutch economy, and, as a top technology region, is crucial to the Netherlands’ competitiveness abroad.
