B.F.A.

Regie in Potsdam, Germany

Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf

Key Facts

Degree

B.F.A.

Duration

8 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2033

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 B.F.A. programme in Regie is offered by Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Potsdam, Germany, with a standard duration of 8 semesters (approximately 4 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen 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

Abitur or equivalent (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung).

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 Regie

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf welcomes international applicants for its B.F.A. in Regie 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 8 semesters (approximately 4 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.