Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
MA in Animation
Budapest, Hungary
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,000 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Please note that some of the scholarship deadlines may be earlier, visit our scholarship page to find out if you are eligible and check the specific application deadlines. https://mome.hu/en/scholarships-for-international-applicants
** all non-EU/ EEA citizens | 3.000 Euro/semester for EU/ EEA citizens
Key Summary
About: The MA in Animation at MOME emphasizes content development and high-concept projects for film, games and immersive VR. The curriculum covers worldbuilding, scriptwriting, cinematography, set design, editing and sound design, while allowing non-narrative and fine-art approaches. Students produce diploma films with professional crews and grants. After graduation, MOME manages festival runs, distribution and promotion and supports alumni with international training programmes.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter the creative industries; typical roles include animation director, character designer, game graphics developer, level designer, previsualisation artist, interactive artist, digital content designer, and roles across film production, VR, game development and distribution services.
The course places a strong emphasis on content development, rooted in the conviction that those who can conceive compelling ideas will always find their place in the world of art and animation, whether they work in film, video game design, or immersive VR production.
Our curriculum is carefully structured to nurture and support each student's unique creative interests across these diverse fields. Students engage with a broad range of film-related disciplines, including worldbuilding, scriptwriting, cinematography, set design, editing, and sound design.
While grounded in cinematic principles, these modules also create space for experimentation, encouraging exploration of non-narrative and fine art–led approaches.
Throughout, the focus is on developing high-concept ideas with the potential to grow into ambitious, large-scale projects in the future. MOME provides professional crews to support the development and production of diploma films through a range of grants.
After graduation, MOME manages the festival run of our alumni’s films from handling submissions to distribution and promotion, helping them gain international visibility.
Graduates can also join international training programmes to build and grow their professional network, find potential co-production partners, and break into the international scene.
- Animation Film Specialisation
- Animation Research and Design
- Immersive Storytelling Specialisation
- General Theoretical Studies (MA studies)
- Research-Development-Innovation (RDI) - MA studies
- Internship (Animation MA)
- Course Week (MA studies)
- Diploma (Animation MA)
Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) offers several scholarships to support international students pursuing their studies:
Stipendium Hungaricum
This Hungarian government scholarship provides full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, accommodation support, and medical insurance. Applications are open from 17 November 2025 to 15 January 2026.
Study in Hungary Bilateral Scholarship
Based on bilateral agreements, this scholarship covers tuition fees for students from specific countries. Applicants must submit their applications by 19 February 2026.
Regional Social Mobility Scholarship
Aimed at students from designated countries, this scholarship offers tuition fee reductions ranging from 25% to 100%, based on professional achievements and financial need. Applications are accepted from May to June 2026.
Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship
Designed for individuals of Hungarian descent living outside Europe, this scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend, and includes medical insurance. The application period runs from 4 November 2025 to 2 February 2026.
These scholarships aim to make MOME's programs more accessible to talented students worldwide. Please see all details descriptions regarding eligibility and application processes on our website.
- Animation Director
- Character Designer
- Game Graphics Developer
- Level Designer
- Previsualisation Artist
- Interactive Art Creator
- Digital Content Designer


