State Film, Television and Theater School named after Leon Schiller in Łódź
Łódź, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The State Film, Television and Theater School named after Leon Schiller in Łódź (Szkoła Filmowa w Łodzi / PWSFTviT) is a public specialist higher education institution in Poland, widely regarded as one of the world's top film schools. It offers full-time, part-time, postgraduate and doctoral programs across four departments: Film and Television Direction, Director of Photography and TV Production, Acting, and Film Art Organization. Notable alumni include Andrzej Wajda, Roman Polański, Krzysztof Kieślowski, and many other internationally acclaimed filmmakers.
Fields of study
- Film and Television Direction
- Film Editing
- Screenwriting
- Sound Direction
- Direction of Photography
- Animation and Special Effects
- Photography
- Acting
- Film and TV Production Organization
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aktorstwo (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 54 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Film animowany i efekty specjalne (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Fotografia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Montaż filmowy (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Organizacja produkcji filmowej i tv (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Reżyseria dźwięku w formach audiowizualnych (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Reżyseria filmowa i telewizyjna (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Scenariopisarstwo (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Szkoła Doktorska (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sztuka operatorska (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.