M.F.A. German 4 Semesters

Animationsregie

Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf Potsdam, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.F.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2025

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Campus

Potsdam-Babelsberg

Intakes per Year

IELTS

IELTS Academic band 6.0 minimum (documented for the M.A. Creative Technologies; alternativ...

German Requirement

Applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification and no German citizenshi...

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Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf

Kunst- und Musikhochschulen · Brandenburg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition fees; semester contribution ~€380 (incl. Deutschlandticket)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition fees; semester contribution ~€380 (incl. Deutschlandticket); €25 application fee

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The M.F.A. programme in Animationsregie is offered by Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Potsdam, Germany, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Proof of English proficiency is required for the M.A. Creative Technologies: TOEFL iBT 83 points, TOEFL CBT 220, TOEFL PBT 560, IELTS Academic band 6.0, or Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). Applications without English certification are excluded from the selection process. Applicants from countries where English is an official language are exempt.

German Language

Applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification and no German citizenship must prove German proficiency: artistic programmes (Acting, Animation, Cinematography, Editing, Directing, Production, Sound, Set Design, Visual Effects & Virtual Productions) require at least DSH-1 or equivalent (TestDaF min. 3 points in each of the 4 parts, Goethe-Zertifikat B2, telc Deutsch B2); Screenwriting/Dramaturgy, Film Heritage and Media Studies require DSH-2 or equivalent (TestDaF min. 4 points in each part, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule). An application with at least B1 certificate is accepted; the required level must be submitted by the start of studies.

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Relevant bachelor degree (B.A. / B.F.A.) or equivalent.

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Artistic aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) required; portfolio and/or work samples.

Additional Requirements

Application fee: €25.

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Potsdam

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Film, Fernsehen

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf welcomes international applicants for its M.F.A. in Animationsregie in Potsdam. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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