International Master in Cinema Studies (IMACS) at Goethe University Frankfurt

Goethe University Frankfurt

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Rank:#316

Duration2 year(s)

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

International Master in Cinema Studies (IMACS)

Study International Master in Cinema Studies (IMACS) at Goethe University Frankfurt, a Master degree offered on the Frankfurt am Main campus in Germany. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for October 1, 2026.

About International Master in Cinema Studies (IMACS)

The International Master in Cinema Studies (IMACS) is a research-oriented, four-semester postgraduate course with an interdisciplinary emphasis, offered by the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt in cooperation with 15 partner universities in France, Italy, UK, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Canada, BrazilÂ and the Netherlands. Beyond language and cultural boundaries, the IMACS programme opens up new perspectives in cultural media research, in which the exploration of the core medium of film becomes the key to understanding our increasingly digitised media culture. The partner universities are among the leading institutions in film studies and offer students the opportunity to acquire insights into the significant research approaches of the discipline. The international Master's degree qualifies its graduates for challenging conceptual tasks in the field of cultural and media production and enables them to pursue a PhD. In the course of their research work, the graduates learn to scientifically analyse the aesthetic, historical, social and economic dimensions of contemporary media culture. The programme, which is attended at the home university and two partner universities of choice, also requires and promotes both linguistic and intercultural skills in order to successfully orient oneself in various scholarly systems. The focus of teaching at Frankfurt is on film aesthetics, film philosophy, media aesthetics, experimental film and queer theory, as well as on research into marginal and non-canonical audiovisual forms such as scientific, industrial and educational film. Close collaboration between the IMACS partners, a coordinated curriculum and excellent study support facilitate the transitions between universities and ensure successful learning. For the profiles of the participating departments, please go to the website of the IMACS network www.imacsite.net.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements: BA degree (at least six semesters) or "Magister" in film studies, media studies or a related discipline in philology, art history or social sciences language skillsÂ in German and two other languages (see below) Required documents: certified copy of the university diploma transcript of records current certificate of study or exmatriculation proof of required language skills curriculum vitae personal statement of no more than 700 wordsÂ including a draft of a research project that demonstrates the applicant's specific research interest. The project is to be further developed during the two-year study period and shall prepare the final Master's thesis. For further information on the programme and admission requirements, please contact Pascal Maslon ([email protected]).

Fee Information

How to Apply

Please submit your application to the online portalÂ uni-assist.

International Master in Cinema Studies (IMACS)

Goethe University Frankfurt

Germany, Frankfurt am Main