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Study Film Studies in Germany: 13 Universities with 16 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)
Updated: 05-11-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Film studies is an academic discipline that deals with various theoretical, historical, and critical approaches to cinema as an art form and a medium. It is sometimes subsumed within media studies and is often compared to television studies.
Overview
16
Study Programs in English
13
Universities
1
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (2 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Maximum:
€ 6,300 per semester (2 programs for EU citizens, 4 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between June 01 and May 10
Summer Semester
between August 15 and October 01
Top-ranked German Universities in Film Studies
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#201-250Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Potsdam
public University
No. of Students: approx. 21,000 students
Program Fees: € 5,750 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #501-600, QS World University Rankings #601-650
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Film Studies in Germany
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University of Potsdam / Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf / Erich Pommer Institut - EPI
Potsdam
European Film Business and Law (MΒА)
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)
€ 5750
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Get a joint degree from two universitiesTake advantage of the hands-on learningApply for the EPI scholarship
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University of Potsdam / Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf / Erich Pommer Institut - EPI
Potsdam
European Film Businеss and Law (LL.Μ.)
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)
€ 5750
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Get a joint degree from two universitiesTake advantage of the hands-on learningApply for the EPI scholarship
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ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratiνеs
Master of Arts € 2750 / € 3750
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Summer Semester 2025
Winter Semester 2025/2026
12 programs
5 programs
14 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
12.5% local admission restriction (local NC)
43.8% no admission restriction, but ability test
6.3% no admission restriction
37.4% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
87.5% directly at University
0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
12.5% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Film Studies in Germany
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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
Sankt Augustin / Rheinbach
Corporate Social Responsibility & Non-Governmental Organisations Management (MΒА)
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 31 Jan/31 May (Winter)
€ 4880
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 2.5 Years
Duration
Be part of the Center for Sustainable Development (IZNE) while learning vital aspects of corporate social responsibilityEnjoy flexible study schedulesStudy close to an international hub for CSR
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Merz Akademie - University of Applied Art, Design and Media, Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Research in Design, Art and Μеdia
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 10 May (Winter)
€ 3294
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 2 Years
Duration
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Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt
Motion Piсturеs
Bachelor of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Apr/01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Minimum:
72 (4 programs )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (5 programs )
Maximum:
7 (3 programs )
Maximum:
95 (2 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Maximum:
7 (3 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
72 (4 programs )
Maximum:
95 (2 programs )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (5 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Film Studies in Germany
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IU International University of Applied Sciences
Berlin
MBA e-Sports Managеmеnt
Master of Business Administration Application open all year
€ 4530
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 3 Years
Duration
Bard College Berlin
Berlin
Artistic Practice and Sociеtу
Bachelor of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jan/01 May (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
4 Years
Duration
Berlin School of Popular Arts
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences · Berlin
Film, Television and Digital Narratiνеs
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 28 Feb (Summer)
€ 4740 / € 5700
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
3-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Laws
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
62.5%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
37.5%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Film Studies
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private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 300
Program Fees: € 0
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 600
Program Fees: € 4,740 - € 5,700
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 26,000
Program Fees: € 0
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
public University · No. of Students: 0
Program Fees: € 5,750
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf
public Academy of Fine Arts · No. of Students: 950
Program Fees: € 5,750
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
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