Overview

Program Details

The degree program “International Master Audiovisual and Cinema Studies” from Goethe University Frankfurt offers research-oriented postgraduate studies and serves as an academic qualification for graduates of film and media studies, philology, art and music studies, and philosophy degree programs both domestically and internationally.

In close collaboration with the University Paris 3-Sorbonne Nouvelle, University Paris Nanterre, University of Liège, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan, University of Udine, Birkbeck College – University of London, University of St. Andrews, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitat Pompeu Fabra-Barcelona, Université Charles de Gaulle Lille 3, Université de Montréal, Concordia University, Università degli Studi Roma 3, Università Ca’ Foscari Venice, Stockholm University, Universidade Federal de Ruiz de Fora, and the University of Amsterdam, the master’s degree is awarded upon successful completion of a cohesive two-year (four-semester) course of study and the examinations required by the study and examination regulations of the listed universities and these statutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History, theory and aesthetics of art and film

Cultural heritage, archive and history of cinema

Sociology, economics and technology of film and audiovisual media

Visual culture and anthropology of the image

Current practices of the image

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Film Studies View 17 other Masters in Film Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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85

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General requirements

You need a bachelor's degree in Theater, Film, and Media Studies from Goethe University or a degree in Film Studies, Media Studies, or a related subject in Philology, Art History, or Social Sciences with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP. Equivalent German or international degrees in the same or a related subject area with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP are also accepted.

You need English proficiency (level B2) as well as proficiency in French or Italian (level B2).

As part of your application, please submit a letter of motivation in German, English, or French (500-700 words) that explains your interest in the course at university/college. This should include your study motivation and an outline of a specialization project that clearly demonstrates your specific research interest.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Although tuition fees have been abolished, a semester fee of €381.28 still applies.

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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