Budapest Metropolitan University · Hungary
Animation
Animation film from drawing to motion picture: design of characters and backgrounds, animation techniques, film tricks and games or apps; prior drawing or software experience helps but is not required.
- Where
- BudapestHungary
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- Not recorded yet
- Admission
- SelectivePortfolio
- EU/EEA fee
- €7,980 a year2026/27
More facts
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
Not recorded yet
-
6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
After most Hungarian deadlines. You apply on predicted grades and entrance exams, and upload the Diploma once you have it.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
You follow a production from idea and script through storyboard and animatic to animation and post-production, studying story development, storyboard drawing, animation film language, drawing animation, puppet animation, 3D modelling and motion, 2D digital animation, sound design and compositing. Teaching is hands-on, with professional software and instructors from the industry. From the third semester you specialise in Creative Animation, which blends digital and classical techniques, or in 3D Animation, with spatial modelling and effects. Graduates work in animation studios, film production, game development, graphic design and advertising, or freelance.
What you need
- Portfolio of animation, drawing or other visual work, a motivation letter, CV and a statement that the work is your own.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Budapest Metropolitan University
No IB points rule: finish secondary school with overall marks above 50%. English is judged in a compulsory online interview (IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 69 accepted, not required); art degrees need a portfolio.
Check it on apply.metropolitan.hu
How places are decided
- Portfolio with motivation letter and CV, then a compulsory online interview that also checks your English. 2026 criteria; 2027 not yet published.
Sources (3)
- Animation at METU — checked 2026-09-30
- Entry requirements
- IB applicants at METU