Study Film Studies in Germany: 11 Universities with 15 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)

Updated: 04-25-2024 | 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

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (1 program 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 May 10 and March 31

Summer Semester

between August 15 and October 01

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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

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Tuition Fees

Free
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Free
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Up To
€ 1500/sem
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Up To
€ 3000/sem
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Up To
€ 5.000/sem
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€ 5.000/sem
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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

Apply by 30.04.2024 and benefit from our Early Bird advantage! Top 250 worldwideTop 20 nationalBlended learning

European Film Business and Law (MΒА)

Master of Business Administration

Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)

€ 5750

€ 5000

Tuition Fees
(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

Apply by 30.04.2024, benefit from our Early Bird advantage! Top 250 worldwideTop 20 nationalBlended learning

European Film Businеss and Law (LL.Μ.)

Master of Laws

Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)

€ 5750

€ 5000

Tuition Fees
(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

Top 195 nationalBlended learning

Digital Narratiνеs

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Winter)

€ 2750 / € 3750

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

12 programs

1 programs

14 programs

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)

13.3% local admission restriction (local NC)

46.7% no admission restriction, but ability test

6.7% no admission restriction

33.3% no information provided

Application Process

93.3% directly at University

0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)

6.7% 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)

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)

1.5 - 2 Years

Duration

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Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin

Media Managеmеnt

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 16 Aug (Winter)

€ 3900 / € 6300

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in media management and choose between two great specializationsComplete an internship with university partner ICONStudy in a city filled with creativity: Berlin

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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Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich

Gamе Dеsign

Bachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 16 Aug (Winter)

€ 4710 / € 6300

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become a professional and skillful game designerExcellent career perspectives in the game design industryOption to choose your campus: Berlin, Munich, or Düsseldorf

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Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich

Digital Film Design – Animatiοn/VFХ

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 16 Aug (Winter)

€ 4710 / € 6300

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in digital design, animation, and visual effectsLearn how to use modern design software to create 3D Models and animationsOption to choose your campus: Munich or Düsseldorf

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