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Study Documentary Film in Germany (2026/27)
Documentary Film in Germany
Documentary film is dedicated to the authentic portrayal of people, events, and social issues, combining journalistic research with cinematic design. Students learn to tell real stories sensitively and accurately, conduct interviews, present complex issues in an understandable way, and take both ethical and aesthetic aspects into account. The focus is on research, camera work, directing, editing, and dramaturgy.
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German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
1,750 - 5,300 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 Documentary Film study programs in Germany.
German Students Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | No courses | 30 April |
| Bachelor | No courses | No information |
| Other | No courses | 28 February |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
30 April
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No information
Other
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
28 February
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).
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