On September 16 2024, journalists and media experts from 20 different countries began their master’s degree program in International Media Studies at DW Akademie in Bonn.

The 28 new students come from around the world, including Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Turkey and, for the first time, Mongolia and North Macedonia. The young professionals have come to Germany to hone and expand their skills over the next two years in the fields of journalism, media management and media development.