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Find your perfect film programs in the USA

Find film programs in the USA you love that match your needs and aspirations, where you stand a high chance of acceptance.

What types of film degrees can you study in the USA?

What are the top film universities in the USA?

Top film programs in the USA

What are the top film undergraduate programs in the USA?

  • California Lutheran UniversityFilm and Television: Production - BA

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Television, Production, Film
    Location
    Thousand Oaks, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +1 more
    Annual tuition fee
    51,750USD

  • Mercy UniversityDesign and Animation - BFA

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Graphic Design, Animation
    Location
    New York City, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +2 more
    Annual tuition fee
    22,880USD

  • University of UtahFilm & Media Arts - BA

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Multimedia, Film
    Location
    Salt Lake City, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +3 more
    Annual tuition fee
    33,190USD

  • St. Francis CollegeCommunication Arts: Digital Media: Film, Broadcasting and Journalism - BA

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Broadcasting, Journalism, Communication, Film, Digital Media
    Location
    New York City, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +2 more
    Annual tuition fee
    27,461USD

  • Long Island University PostFilm - BFA

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Film
    Location
    New York City, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +2 more
    Annual tuition fee
    40,248USD

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What are the top film postgraduate programs in the USA?

  • American UniversityFilm & Media Arts - MFA

    • 3 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Multimedia, Film
    Location
    Washington DC, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +2 more
    Annual tuition fee
    36,000USD

  • DePaul UniversityFilm and Television: Editing - MSc

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Television, Film
    Location
    Chicago, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +3 more
    Annual tuition fee
    22,032USD

  • New York Film AcademyActing for Film - MFA

    • 20 months
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Film, Acting
    Location
    New York City, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +3 more
    Annual tuition fee
    38,722USD

  • American UniversityFilm & Media Arts: Games and Interactivity - MFA

    • 3 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Multimedia, Film
    Location
    Washington DC, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +2 more
    Annual tuition fee
    36,000USD

  • DePaul UniversityFilm and Television - MSc

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Program type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Television, Film
    Location
    Chicago, USA
    Next available start date
    January 2025 +3 more
    Annual tuition fee
    22,032USD

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Film degrees abroad

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Student reviews for film in the USA

Enrique Vazquez Almaral
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Studied Film at Stephen F. Austin State University
Overall Experience
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    5
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
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