Admission Open for Master in Film Studies (MFS) at Kathmandu University School of Arts

Kathmandu University School of Arts has announced admissions open for Nepal’s first Master's in Film Studies (MFS) program.

The Master's in Film Studies is a two-year, 66-credit graduate program designed to develop advanced academic and creative expertise in film, media, and visual storytelling. The program blends theoretical seminars with hands-on practicum, project-based learning, and industry exposure, preparing graduates for diverse roles in filmmaking, media research, criticism, and creative industries.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
• Orientation: February 27, 2026
• Classes Start: March 01, 2026
• Application Submission: Through the Kathmandu University School of Arts website
• Portfolio Submission: Email a short story, photo story, or showreel to filmstudies@kusoa.edu.np

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 45 percent or 2.0 CGPA
• Applicants must pass the entrance exam and interview

Program Highlights

• Workshop-focused practicum courses in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and audiovisual production
• Seminars and critiques that strengthen analytical and theoretical understanding
• Project-based learning, including collaborative works and the Graduation Film Production
• Industry-oriented exposure through internships and courses on media transformations
• Assessment structure with 70 percent in-semester evaluation and 30 percent final examination for most courses