Introduction

The University of Television and Film Munich, also known as the Munich Film and Television Academy, is a well-known public film school in Bavaria, Germany. It focuses on education and research in the field of film and television, and provides students with comprehensive and professional film and television production training.

Overview

Number of students: The school has about 350-391 students, and the relatively small number of students is conducive to creating a focused and personalized teaching environment.

Course settings: The school has 5 degree courses, including "Feature Films and Television Features", "Film and Television Documentary", "Production and Media Business", "Scriptwriting" and "Cinematography". There are also sub-specialties in the disciplines of television news, advertising, creative writing, serial narrative, image, lighting, space, film editing and visual effects.

History and establishment time

The Munich Film and Television Academy was established on July 19, 1966 by order of the Bavarian State Government, and the first course was offered in 1967/68.

School Strength

Faculty: The school has 84 Academic staff, many of whom not only excel in teaching, but also have rich practical experience and professional achievements in the film and television industry, and can impart cutting-edge film and television knowledge and practical skills to students.

Teaching resources: The school is equipped with advanced film and television production equipment and facilities, providing students with good practical conditions, including studios, editing rooms, recording studios, etc., so that students can personally experience and participate in the entire process of film and television production on campus.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive film and television literacy and innovation ability, emphasizing the combination of practice and theory, encouraging students to actively explore in aesthetic experiments, film language innovation, and in-depth exploration of film narratives as a reflection of social reality, and is committed to cultivating students with unique artistic personality and film performance Professional talents with high ability.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Film production, script writing, film photography, documentary production, media business and other disciplines are the key development areas of the school. These disciplines have high levels and characteristics in teaching and research, and have cultivated many outstanding film and television talents.

Key laboratories: The school did not explicitly mention special key laboratories, but it has a series of professional studios and practice places related to film and television production, such as studios, editing rooms, recording studios, etc. These places can be regarded as important platforms for students to conduct practical creation and technical exploration.

Department

The school has not clearly divided the traditional departments, but from the perspective of professional settings, it can be roughly divided into several major teaching and research directions such as film production, screenwriting, film and television technology, and media management.

Ranking

In In 2006, the German magazine Focus ranked the school at a medium level in the film and television college rankings.

In the rankings of the authoritative American magazine Hollywood Reporter in 2012, 2014 and 2017, the Munich Film and Television Academy ranked first in Germany and top 15 in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a public institution, tuition fees are usually not charged, but a certain amount of registration fees and other miscellaneous fees may be required each semester. The specific amount can be checked on the school's official website.

Other expenses: Students need to bear their own living expenses, textbook fees, equipment use deposits, etc. The cost of living in Munich is relatively high, and the monthly living cost budget is about 800-1200 euros.

Campus

Location: The school is located at Bernd-Eichinger-Platz 1 in Munich, Germany. Munich is the capital of Bavaria, Germany, and one of the economic, cultural, technological and transportation centers of Germany. It has rich cultural resources and a strong artistic atmosphere, providing students with a broad space for learning and practice, as well as numerous internship and employment opportunities.

Campus facilities: The campus building is modern, with natural lighting and a spacious lobby, creating an inspiring learning atmosphere for students. The school is equipped with professional film and television production equipment and facilities, such as studios, editing rooms, recording studios, screening rooms, etc., to meet the full range of students' needs from pre-production to post-production.