Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz invites applications for the M.A. International Master’s in Cinema Studies (IMACS) for the upcoming winter semester. IMACS is a joint Master’s program offered by a network of 17 universities across Europe and Canada and provides an international, research-oriented environment for advanced studies in cinema and audiovisual media.
The two-year program combines interdisciplinary film and media studies with a transnational study experience. Students begin and complete their studies in Mainz, while the second and third semesters are spent at two different partner universities within the IMACS network. This structure enables students to engage with diverse academic traditions, languages, and cultural contexts.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz or a related degree in film, arts, or media studies with at least 30 ECTS in Film, Television, or New Media (including Media Studies).
If the final degree certificate is not yet available, applicants must submit a transcript showing at least 135 ECTS completed, including 20 ECTS in Film, Television, or New Media.
Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate (or transcript of records if the degree is not yet completed)
- Transcript demonstrating relevant coursework
- Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages), including ideas for the final project and preferences for two host universities
- Proof of language proficiency in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, or Portuguese
Applicants whose first university degree was not obtained at a German higher education institution must also provide recognition of foreign certificates and proof of German language proficiency (DSH-2) by the time of enrollment.
Application Deadline: May 15
Applications must be submitted through the JOGU-StINe platform.
For detailed information about the program, curriculum, and partner institutions, please visit the IMACS website.
