Study Animation in Germany (2026/27)

Animation in Germany

Animation is the art of bringing characters, worlds, and stories to life—combining creativity, technology, and narrative to engage audiences worldwide. In today’s digital era, animators use cutting-edge tools to design immersive 3D environments, dynamic visual effects, and compelling character performances, all grounded in strong storytelling skills. Studying Animation in Germany offers international students access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and a thriving creative industry that spans film, television, gaming, and advertising.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 5,500 euros (per semester)

Master

No tuition fees

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Animation study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	01 June	No courses
Bachelor	No courses	15 April
Other	No courses	15 February

Master

Admission-restricted courses

01 June

Admission-free courses

No courses

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 April

Other

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 February

See all deadlines

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).