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ifs internationale filmschule köln · Cologne Game Lab (TH Köln) / ifs
A 4-semester, English-taught postgraduate M.A. in 3D animation for film and games run by the ifs with the Cologne Game Lab, requiring a prior degree and at least twelve months of professional experience.
| Specialization | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animation | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Character Animation | Broader degree with animationA broader degree in which animation is a central, verified component of the official title or curriculum. | Source: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026 |
Dedicated master program in 3D animation for film and games.
Source: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules
Capstone projectFourth semester is dedicated to the Master's project and thesis, with public presentation and defence.
Source: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Set creative task | Required | Completed application tasks, published anew each January.Source: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026 |
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Application Deadline expired (2026); tasks published each January · for September 2026
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Source: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| EU / EEA students — EU students | EUR 1,500 | per semesterSource: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Non-EU / non-EEA students — Non-EU students | EUR 2,500 | per semesterSource: filmschule.de · verified October 14, 2026 |
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