Overview

Theater Arts with Film Studies from Addis Ababa University program emphasizes a solid foundation in the principles of theater and film production, while fostering creativity, critical analysis, and collaboration through hands-on projects and coursework.

Key facts

Students take core courses such as acting techniques, directing for stage and screen, and playwriting, as well as film editing, graphic design, and digital marketing. They demonstrate their skills in a final project in their senior year, culminating in a public presentation. Practical experiences, including workshops, internships and student productions, deepen their learning. Graduates are well equipped for careers in acting, production, screenwriting, media, printmaking and arts management, and will be well-rounded professionals who can contribute to the dynamic fields of theater and film.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements for the program are based on the results of the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Certificate Examination (EHEECE), the student's choice and the capacity of the department/school/center and the Undergraduate Admission Test (UGAT) offered by the University.
The Ministry of Education for equivalence with the EHEECE must check foreign examination results.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36000 ETB / year

≈ 36000 ETB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36000 ETB / year

≈ 36000 ETB / year

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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