15 March 2027, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf
Erich Pommer Institut - EPI
European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MΒА
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction, but ability test
- Study Mode:
- Part-time (optional) ・ Blended learning
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- The total tuition fee is 23,000 €. Excluded from the tuition fee are the semester fees: these are to be paid to the university of enrollment (approx. 140-320 € per semester). For the double degree, there is a 50 % waiver on the second degree if you are applying for both degrees within your initial application, or a 40 % waiver on the second degree if applying after the commencement οf studiеs.
Course Description
The LL.M. European Film Business and Law executive master's program is designed to prepare film and TV professionals to effectively navigate and foster growth within Europe's dynamic audiovisual and entertainment industry. This comprehensive program, combining legal and business perspectives, equips students with the skills that are crucial for their companies' sustainable evolution.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
For the LL.M. degree:
- A completed higher education degree in Law, Economics, or Business Administration with at least 180 credit points, incl. academic achievements in Law of at least 30 credit points or relevant professional experience of at least one year (specificities apply).
For the MBA degree:
- A completed higher education degree with at least 180 credit рοints.
Proof of at least one year of professional activitу.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishSpecification: At least 180 points.
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5 November 2026, 04:00 PM (CET)
On campus"Spoilt for Choice" – Info Session on Changing Your Degree Program
Studying at the University of Potsdam but not sure your program is really the right fit for your goals? Then this session is for you: The Central Student Advisory Service walks you through how to switch programs within the university step by step – from getting your previous coursework recognized and being placed in a higher semester to application, deadlines and contact persons. With plenty of practical examples and room for your individual questions. The session prepares you for a switch starting in the summer semester 2027.
10 November 2026, 8 December 2026On campusOpen Start-up Consultation – Potsdam Transfer
Got a business idea or thinking about going freelance alongside your studies? Just bring it along to the University of Potsdam's Startup Service: At the free open start-up consultation, you'll discuss your idea with the start-up advisors from Potsdam Transfer, get your questions answered and find out about next steps and funding options – no registration needed.
10 November 2026, 08:00 PM (CET)On campusScience Slam of the University of Potsdam at Waschhaus
Research you can cheer for, not a lecture: At the University of Potsdam's English-language Science Slam, six researchers from a wide range of disciplines take their work to the stage in ten minutes each – entertaining, easy to follow and with a generous dose of humor. One of them is a doctoral candidate from the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy who wants to turn stubborn biomass into useful fibers. Who wins is up to you: the audience is the jury. The evening is hosted by Dr. Bryan Nowack, a successful science slammer himself. A great way to experience the university's research diversity and Potsdam's cultural scene in a single evening.
16 December 2026, 04:00 PM (CET)OnlineGlobal Design Thinking Workshop
Want to go through the entire Design Thinking process in an international team – with no prior experience required? That's exactly what the Global Design Thinking Workshop (GDTW) at the HPI d-school offers: a six-day intensive program during the lecture-free period, open to students of all disciplines and academic levels. The workshop is held entirely in English; on completion you receive a certificate and 3 ECTS credits – and participation is free of charge for University of Potsdam students. In this online info session, Dr. Claudia Nicolai, Academic Director of the HPI d-school, walks you through the program: structure, how the sprint works in practice, workload and learning experience. You can put your questions to her directly. The next workshop takes place in March 2027.
4-29 January 2027On campusDiscovery Days 2027
What does a real lecture feel like? Find out at the Discovery Days: Throughout January, all faculties of the University of Potsdam open their regular lectures and seminars to prospective students – from English and Mathematics to Chemistry, Law and teacher training. You put together your own schedule and attend exactly the classes that interest you. The Central Student Advisory Service adds a weekly changing supporting program with discussion rounds with current students, talks on teaching degrees and information on application and admission. Not sure which subject is right for you? Try the university's Online Self-Assessment (OSA) in advance.
12 March 2027, 10:00 AM (CET)OnlineMaster's Info Day 2027
From Bioinformatics and Digital Health to War and Conflict Studies: At the digital Master's Info Day, faculty and students present the University of Potsdam's master's programs in interactive Zoom sessions – covering content, objectives and career prospects. The supporting program via Zoom and YouTube livestream covers application and enrollment, living and studying in Potsdam, and studying with children, a disability or a chronic illness. Together with the International Office, there are English-language sessions specifically for international prospective students on visas, housing and financing your studies, and the Career Service adds a session on "Working in Germany". Everything takes place online – so you can join from anywhere in the world.
11 June 2027, 09:00 AM (CET)OnlineUniversity Open House 2027
Sports Management, Life Sciences or maybe Computational Linguistics? At the University Open House, all degree programs of the University of Potsdam present themselves in a single day and invite you to talk to them. There are also cross-disciplinary talks, for example on how to apply, on teacher training, on financial aid and scholarships or on studying abroad. At the info fair, central institutions such as the International Office, University Sports and the Central Student Advisory Service are on hand, along with the student services organization and the employment agency. In the afternoon, there are tours of the library and student residences as well as campus tours to the Golm and Am Neuen Palais locations. For prospective international students, the university offers an online advisory session the day before – in English on request.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application start | 12 April |
| Application deadline | 18 Mayin > 6 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university → More info |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
The following admissions documents must be submitted:
- A completed application form.
- A copy of the diploma of the first degree, transcript of records or suitable preliminary proof of the grades obtained in the first degree.
- A copy of the Diploma Supplement or other suitable proof from the university of all achievements up to the first professional degree. This documentation must include information about grading and credit points. If this coursework was completed at an institution of higher education other than the University of Potsdam or the Konrad Wolf Film University in Babelsberg, then information must be provided regarding the form, content, and examination modalities of the coursework evaluation process in which the credit points were attained.
- Evidence of professional activity, including information on duration and relevance.
- Proof of English language skills (see language requiremеnts).
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