Applications to Diploma, Bachelor and Master degree study programs, beginning in September 2020 close on the 30.04.2020. Entrance exams will be held between the 4 - 06.05.2020, and 11 - 13.05.2020.
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Conditions and requirements for admission
| STUDY PROGRAMME | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | PROOF OF PREVIOUS EDUCATION | SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA FILM COURSE | English (B2) | No specific education required | CV + Motivation Letter + Samples of work invited if available |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS | English (B2), Czech (B1/B2 - from the second year of study) | Highschool Graduation Certificate | CV + Motivation Letter + Samples of work invited if available |
| MASTER OF ARTS | English (B2) | Bachelor Degree Diploma | CV + Motivation Letter + Samples of previous artistic work required |
Notes:
- The recommended language levels are in accordance with the Cambridge English Language Assessment ( http://www.cambridgeenglish.org )
- Certificates and Diplomas of previous education need to be validated by the educational authorities in the Czech Republic (no later than by the end of the first semester).
For more information regarding the nostrification of high school certificates (for those interested in studying a Bachelor's Degree) visit http://www.praha.eu/jnp/cz/potrebuji_resit/zivotni_situace/skolstvi/uznavani_rovnocennosti_a_nostrifikace.html. For the nostrification Bachelor's Degrees (for those interested in continuing their studies with a Master's Degree), visit, http://www.msmt.cz/areas-of-work/tertiary-education/recognition-of-foreign-higher-education-in-the-czech.
For more information regarding long-term study visas, please visit the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic website at https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/a-visa-for-a-stay-of-over-90-days-long-term.aspx?q=Y2hudW09Mg%3d%3d.
Tuition
| Film Courses: | 5, 500 EUR / semester |
| Bachelors A: | 1st year 5, 500 EUR / semester 2nd year 5, 500 EUR / semester 3rd year 5, 500 EUR / semester |
| Bachelors B: | 1st year 5, 500 EUR / semester 2nd year 45, 000 CZK / semester (Czech language) 3rd year 45, 000 CZK / semester (Czech language) |
| Masters: | 6, 500 EUR / semester |
Note:
The tuition fee covers tuition, basic equipment for each practical exercise assigned by the school and specialized software available in the school.
BANK DETAILS
Beneficiary: Filmova akademie Miroslava Ondricka v Pisku
Bank: CSOB
Branch: CSOB a.s. Pisek
Address: Karlova 107, Pisek 397 01, Czech Republic
IBAN: CZ39 0300 0000 0001 9013 4906
SWIFT: CEKOCZPP
Note:
In the event of an insufficient number of applicants, The Film Academy of Miroslav Ondříček reserves the right to postpone or cancel its courses. Any fees already paid will be fully returned to applicants.
SCHOLARSHIPS
FAMO in Písek is a private school, therefore it does not offer any type of scholarships. Students can however apply for the state granted accommodation scholarship (2, 000 – 2, 500 CZK per semester). Information about scholarships provided by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic is to be find on the following link: http://www.msmt.cz/eu-and-international-affairs/scholarships
Apply for admission
- Fill in the Application Form
- Send the Application Form, your CV, Motivation Letter, and a valid passport / identity card scan to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Applicants for the Master Degree Programme should send also samples of their previous artistic work (if available)
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Applications to Certificate Film Course beginning in February 2020 close on the 31st of October.
Applications to Diploma, Bachelor and Master degree study programs, beginning in September 2020 close on the 30.04.2020. Entrance exams will be held between the 4 - 06.05.2020, and 11 - 13.05.2020.
Note:
In the event of an insufficient number of applicants, The Film Academy of Miroslav Ondříček reserves the right to postpone or cancel its courses. Any fees already paid will be fully returned to applicants.
Prior to formal acceptance
- Applicants must participate in a Skpe, or similar, video conference call, to ascertain that the applicant's English language level is at the required B2 level. This conversation will be held with an English native speaker.
- Before a formal confirmation to studies document can be issued by the school a deposit amounting to 50% of the first semester tuition fee installment must be paid. This is necessary to establish the sincersity of the application and satisfy the relevant state authorities.
- After this deposit has been received by the school, and the applicant's adequate language skills have been established, the school will issue a formal Confirmation of Studies document as well as assist (where necessary) in finding short-term accomodation for the applicant in Pisek (along with the formal Confirmation of Accomodation notice). Both of these documents are requirements in any student visa application.
For more information regarding entry formalities and visa requirements in the Czech Republic click HERE.
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