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A Doctorate in Journalism is offered by the Department of Journalism which is attached to the Institute of Journalism in cooperation with Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University.
The Degree of Doctorate in Journalism provides an approach of a multi-disciplinary kind. It covers relationships between media and people in their social, historical, technological, cultural and political contexts. This Doctorate Program in Journalism is geared towards those graduates who have a little experience in broadcasting news and who would like to advance their expertise in this field. The prerequisites for this doctorate program in journalism include a Master’s Degree with good test scores along with writing samples of the applicant and an intent statement.
The curriculum for this doctorate program is based on theory and research. Students have the flexibility of developing their individual plans of how they would like to study based on the goals they have set for their careers. They can pick from various specializations like Gender Issues in Journalism or First Amendment Laws. At TNU, they will have the support and guidance of a faculty committee that serves both as an interdisciplinary and an advisory body.
The main objective of the Institute of Journalism at our school is to connect the strengths of its faculty with intellectual work expected from the students in humanities to develop their understanding of journalism in media and society. Dissertation projects have to be submitted and they could cover various topics such as political culture, the evolution of photographic poses, fake news in the media or a student’s own experience of appearing in news. Common courses in this Doctorate Program would be Media and Culture Theory, Advertising Theory, History of Mass Communication, Telecommunication Laws and Contemporary Issues in the World of Journalism.
For the successful completion of the Doctorate Degree in Journalism, candidates have to display a thorough understanding of the fields of journalism and communications through coursework and research assigned to them in disciplines that may range from sociology to business and from history to international affairs.
The career options popularly available for these graduates include research consultants, university professors, advertising specialists, media analysts and program administrators.
This program is offered in cooperation with Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University a European State university founded in 1918
And this program is 100% thesis-based program.
How long should be my thesis?
Usually, it should be from 60.000 – 100.000 words (from chapter 1 to chapter 5). Students are allowed to have 10% less or more, however, the supervisor can allow a student to write more.
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Award: the final award will be issued only from Taurida National V.I.Vernadsky University a European State university founded in 1918.
OUS operates legally in Switzerland under cantonal allowance and is part of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited university licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, a country that is a signatory to the Lisbon Recognition Convention. OUS holds multiple international accreditations (including ASIC, ECLBS, EDU, BSKG, and ARIA), is ISO 21001:2018 certified, and rated 5 Stars by QS. Our doctoral programs follow recognized academic or executive models, and all degrees are issued within approved legal frameworks. We encourage students and partners to verify facts through official channels, not anonymous internet forums.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ part of ISBM Business School in Luzern, which is part of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited higher education institution officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG). This national-level recognition ensures global legitimacy and broad international acceptance of all degrees awarded under the SIU framework.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ part of ISBM Business School in Luzern, which is allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently as a private institution and to issue its own diplomas within the legal framework applicable to private law in Switzerland.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ is part of ISBM Business School in Luzern, which is approved by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA) – offering officially approved and permitted diploma programs through its registered vocational institute.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ academically governed by Swiss International University, which is ✅ registered as a higher education university with the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan, confirming its recognized university status under Kyrgyz law.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention, allowing its degrees to be eligible for recognition in over 55 countries, including Switzerland, the European Union, and other member states.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ rated 5 Stars by QS Top Universities, placing it among the top 2% of higher education institutions globally, based on independent quality indicators.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS), a reputable international quality assurance body listed with CHEA (USA), INQAAHE, and IREG, and recognized through bilateral agreements with leading national and regional accreditation authorities such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), QAA (UK Quality Assurance Agency), and FIBAA, a state-recognized accreditor for higher education in Switzerland and Germany.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by ASIC (UK) – an accrediting agency recognized by the UK Government, the UK Home Office, and acknowledged by the UAE Ministry of Education.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by the EDU Intergovernmental Organization, established by the Ministry of Education of Palau and aligned with UNESCO principles of international academic cooperation.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by BSKG, the Public Accreditation Agency for Education Programs and Organizations of the Kyrgyz Republic – a member of APQN (Asia-Pacific Quality Network) and EAQA, enhancing recognition across Central Asia, CIS countries, and acknowledged by the KG Ministry of Education.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by ARIA (Asia Regional International Accreditation Association) – an agency affiliated with CEENQA (Germany) and EURASHE (Belgium), supporting Eurasian regional academic integration acknowledged by the UZ Ministry of Education.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by IEAC, a quality assurance body listed by the British Quality Foundation, focusing on institutional benchmarking and continuous improvement.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by QAHE (International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education) – a globally active quality assurance agency operating in over 40 countries. QAHE has established formal recognition and cooperation agreements with prominent national and international bodies, including the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC) in Moldova, FIBAA – a state-recognized accrediting agency for higher education in Switzerland and Germany, and BSKG – the official national quality assurance body of the Kyrgyz Republic.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ certified under ISO 21001:2018, the international quality management standard for educational organizations, demonstrating its strong focus on learner-centered educational processes.
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ ranked #49 globally by QRNW (Quantitative Ranking of World Universities), a performance-based ranking system issued by a member organization of the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG).
OUS International Academy in Switzerland is ✅ accredited by TAG-EDUQA, the Abu-Ghazaleh Quality Assurance in Education initiative, aligned with standards developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) and acknowledged by the Jordan / Palestine Ministry of Education.
International Academy in Switzerland is a registered trademark with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, under registration number 822698.
In accordance with Swiss federal regulations, the use of the term "university" is reserved for public institutions; however, private higher education providers are legally allowed to operate under cantonal allowance as long as they do not use the protected term "university" in Switzerland. In our case, the cantonal allowance is fully sufficient for legal operation.
All academic degrees issued by the International Academy in Switzerland are notarized by a licensed public notary and may be after it legalized by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)—also referred to as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—orlegalized with an apostille for official use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Since our establishment in 2013, we have maintained a firm commitment to quality, innovation, and international academic collaboration. Today, OUS operates as an academic division of Swiss International University (SIU) – a state-accredited university officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, a signatory to the Lisbon Recognition Convention.
This structure guarantees that OUS programs benefit from both Swiss operational legitimacy and internationally recognized academic accreditation, ensuring the global relevance of our qualifications.
We have been proudly offering higher education programs since 2013, continuously enhancing our academic quality and international recognition.