University of Theatre and Film Arts
Budapest, Hungary
Quick facts
- World rank
- #2,500
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 600
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- —
Overview
The University of Theatre and Film Arts Budapest (SZFE/UTFA), established on 2 January 1865, is Hungary's only higher education institution with university status offering degrees exclusively for theatre, film, and television professionals. In 2020 it was transformed into a foundation-maintained private university under Act LXXII of 2020, under the auspices of the Foundation for Theatre and Film Arts. The university operates three institutes — the Sinkovits Imre Institute of Theatre Arts, the Zsigmond Vilmos Institute of Cinematic Arts, and the Németh Antal Institute of Drama Theory — as well as a Doctoral School. Its main campus is at Rákóczi út 21., Budapest.
Fields of study
- Theatre Arts
- Acting
- Stage Directing
- Dramaturgy
- Theatre Theory
- Film Arts
- Cinematography
- Television Directing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Production Design
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall semester, Spring semester
- 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
€4,000 – €15,000
From about $4,320 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are subject to change and may vary based on the program and student status.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DocNomads (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Movement Masterclass (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | — | HUF 180,000 / course | Feb 7, 2025 | — |
| Singer Masterclass (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | — | HUF 180,000 / course | Feb 7, 2025 | — |
| Vocal-Movement Masterclass (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | — | HUF 180,000 / course | Feb 7, 2025 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.