M.F.A.

Animationsregie in Potsdam, Germany

Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf

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

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

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

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 Areas

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 (€11,208/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.