M.A. English/German 4 Semesters

Audiovisual and Cinema Studies

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2027

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

144 ECTS

Language

English/German

Intake

Winter

4 semesters, joint degree with universities in Paris, Belgium, Milan, London, and other European institutions

German Requirement

All undergraduate programmes require German at DSH-2 level ALREADY AT APPLICATION; this ge...

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Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main

Universitäten · Hessen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, an Universitäten in Frankfurt am Main, Germany offers an M.A. in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies, spanning 4 semesters (144 ECTS credits). Courses are delivered in both German and English; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German language skills (DSH-1

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught master's programmes set their required English proficiency in each programme's admission statute (Zulassungssatzung); no university-wide English threshold is published centrally. Questions go to the respective programme.

German Language

All undergraduate programmes require German at DSH-2 level ALREADY AT APPLICATION; this generally also applies to master's programmes taught in German. Medicine and dentistry require DSH-3 or equivalent. Recognised DSH-2 equivalents: DSH-2 from an HRK-registered centre; TestDaF with all results at least TDN 4; Goethe-Zertifikat C2; KMK Deutsches Sprachdiplom Zweite Stufe (DSD II) with continuous C1; telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with at least 'befriedigend'; KDS/GDS/ZOP; Deutsche Sprachpruefung II (SDI Muenchen); Feststellungspruefung with German component; German Abitur and equivalents from Austria/Switzerland/Liechtenstein; foreign certificates per KMK decision (1995/2024); Mittlere Reife from a German-speaking school combined with A-Level/Higher Grade/IB Standard Level 'German'; completed vocational training in Germany. DSH-3 equivalents: DSH-3; TestDaF all results TDN 5; Goethe C2 with 'gut' or better; Feststellungspruefung German component 'gut' or better. Studienkolleg/DSH-prep entry needs B1 (B1 certificate from Goethe-Institut/OeSD/UNIcert/telc/DFA, DSD-I or TestDaF 4x3, or ISZ intensive-course attendance certificate).

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 31 May

Admission Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Unrestricted admission
Suitable for film/media studies, philology, art/music studies, philosophy graduates

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

Locations

Frankfurt am Main

Study Fields

Medienwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies in Frankfurt am Main. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 144 ECTS credits.

The teaching language is English/German. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

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.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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