Berlin Study Tour
The Berlin Study Tour is a highly immersive experience that ignites passion, creativity and offers new insights into the world of international film and screen production.
Key information
Locations: Munich and Berlin, Germany
Dates: 3 - 20 February 2026
Cost: TBC + airfares
Funding:
$4,122 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
$8,245 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible student
Eligible students: Undergraduate Bachelor of Film and Television students
Applications close: 15 August 2025
Overview
The Berlin Study Tour is a 3-week immersive experience with a focus on the world of film and screen production. The study tour starts in Munich which includes a tour of the ARRI Headquarters and a workshop at our CILECT partner film school, HFF Munich. Students will travel by train Munich to Berlin to attend the 76th Berlinalé Film Festival as accredited guests of the film festival, including access to the European Film Market (EFM) and Berlinalé Talents. Other study tour highlights include tours of Bavaria Film Studios (Munich), Studio Babelsberg (Potsdam), and the opportunity to visit historical places of interest, art galleries and museums in the culturally rich cities of Munich and Berlin.
Highlights/tentative itinerary
Berlin Study Tour 2026 - Preliminary itinerary (may be subject to change)
3 – 7 February: Munich
• Munich Welcome Dinner
• A tour/ presentation ARRI Headquarters
• Visit the Bavaria Film Studios, museums and sites of interest
• Attend HFF Munich Film School for 1-day film program
10 February: travel by train Munich – Berlin
7 – 20 February: Berlin
• Berlin Welcome Dinner
• Berlin orientation and sightseeing
• Visit German film schools including Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB) and/ or Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts & Technology (TBC)
• Travel to Potsdam to visit Studio Babelsberg and Konrad Wolf Film School
• Berlinalé Accreditation - pick up festival passes and orientation festival venues
76th Berlin International Film Festival dates: February 12 - 22, 2026
• Attend Berlinalé film screenings and associated events
• Visit the European Film Market
• Berlin Farewell Dinner
• 20 February: Last day of the Study Tour
Academic information
Which unit can this program be taken for as credit?
FTV20022
Can this unit be taken as an elective by student in any Swinburne degree?
No
Eligibility
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Film & Television (Honours). Bachelor of Screen Production students are also eligible to apply.
Berlin street during the Berlin Film Festival
Program cost
TBC + airfares
Inclusions
- Student accreditation to the Berlinalé film festival
- Shared accommodation and breakfasts
- Film school and industry visits
- Group welcome and farewell dinners
- Travel and medical insurance
Exclusions
- International airfares
- Academic unit fees
- Most meals
- Personal expenses
- Visa (if applicable)
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think.
OS-HELP Loans
Invest in your future- eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$4,122 or A$8,245 to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.
Information sessions
Information sessions will run in August 2025.
To attend an information session, register your interest and we'll send you further details.
Applications
Keen to apply? You can submit your application now. Applications will be assessed after the application deadline.
Final deadline for applications: 15 August 2025
Still not sure?
For further details on this program please contact:
Dr Jillian Holt
Senior Lecturer, Swinburne Film and Television
jholt@swinburne.edu.au
studytours@swinburne.edu.au
Join us on the next tour
Register your interest to join us on the Berlin International Film Festival study tour and we'll get back to you with the next steps.