Съвременното кино в световната култура

Национална академия за театрално и филмово изкуство „Кръстьо Сарафов“ (NATFA „Krastyo Sarafov“) · Sofia, Bulgaria

Master's Degree (ОКС „магистър“)Bulgarian90 ECTS18 monthsOn CampusFull-time

The Съвременното кино в световната култура programme at Национална академия за театрално и филмово изкуство „Кръстьо Сарафов“ (NATFA „Krastyo Sarafov“) (Факултет „Екранни изкуства“) is a Master's Degree (ОКС „магистър“) program delivered in Bulgarian over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters) (90 ECTS). This advanced second-cycle programme provides students with specialized theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research capabilities in the discipline. Graduates are prepared for professional careers in industry, public administration, or further doctoral research.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€1,330/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€1,330/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-06-20
Duration
18 months
ECTS credits
90
Language
Bulgarian
Study format
On Campus
Starts
September 2026 (academic year 2026/2027)
Intake
September (main campaign: documents June, exams July); additional campaign: documents late August, exams early September 2026

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Bulgarian. Non-EU applicants: minimum B2 Bulgarian certificate, OR a preparatory year at NATFA (900+ hours of Bulgarian), OR direct admission attempt

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (4-year) diploma for MA admission (Art. 21 of NATFA Admission Rules); candidates must have no diseases contraindicating study in the chosen specialty (NATFA Admission Ordinance Art. 4); competitive two-round entrance exams for MA

Required documents

Online application form to the Rector; GDPR consent declaration; scanned diploma (BA 4-year for MA applicants); medical certificate; certificate from regional psychiatric dispensary; receipt for paid exam fee; passport-format photo (JPG, up to 1 MB); declaration of identity with originals; declaration under Art.58(1) of NATFA Rules; free-text application for MA; MA declaration; questionnaire for Screen Arts Faculty applicants. Non-EU: apostilled+translated HS and Bachelor diplomas, certificate of eligibility to continue education, CV, Statement of Purpose, medical certificate (max 1 month old), 4 photos, passport copy

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-06-20

Non-EU: End of May 2026 (as published: 'prepare your application till the end of May')

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Bulgaria, over 1.5 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU€1,995—needs the fee

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