BA/BS Cinema Studies at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The UO’s Department of Cinema Studies offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore every facet of the world of moving images. Students become skilled producers of images as well as responsible consumers and thoughtful critics. While traditional film schools teach students how to make movies, UO cinema students approach film, television and new media from a variety of disciplinary angles and perspectives. Our interdisciplinary department teaches the creative and technical aspects of storytelling as well as the broader historical, philosophical, and geopolitical contexts of this industrial art form.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Cinema Studies | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

The department offers bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of science (BS) degree programs, consisting of 58 credits divided among four categories: fundamentals, production, core courses, and electives. The major includes the option of graduating with honors. At least 28 credits must be taken in residence at the University of Oregon. Fundamentals courses (16 credits) introduce majors to three central approaches to cinema studies: historical, social-institutional, and aesthetic.

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Application information

International applicants: USD 34,581 a year (2026-27). International undergraduate tuition only for 2026-27, stated as tuition based on 12 credits per term at fall 2026 nonresident rates for the nine-month academic year; excludes fees ($3,449 stated separately), housing, health insurance and living costs. Thi Source

Entry terms: Fall (main intake, classes begin September 28, 2026), Winter, Spring and Summer. Some programmes may not offer mid-year admission.

Domestic first-year, Fall term: Early Action (non-binding) deadline November 1, with supporting documents due November 15; Regular Decision deadline January 15, with supporting documents due February 15. Early Action decisions are issued by January 5 and Regular Decision decisions by April 1. First-year applications for Fall open August 1 of the previous year. Applications are made through the Common Application or the Oregon Application, which receive the same consideration.

Domestic first-year mid-year entry: Winter deadline October 15, Spring deadline February 1, Summer deadline March 1; applications open August 1.

Transfer students: Fall priority deadline March 15 (supporting documents April 1) and regular deadline June 1 (documents June 30), with applications opening December 1; Winter deadline November 15 (opens August 1); Spring deadline February 1 (opens October 1). Transfer applicants apply through the Oregon Application or the Common Application.

International first-year Fall: Early Action November 1 and Regular January 15 (supporting documents February 15); international transfer Fall: Early Action March 15 and Regular Decision May 15; Winter October 15, Spring February 1, Summer March 1; rolling applications accepted until July 15 for Fall. The application fee is $75 (non-refundable) through the Oregon Application or Common Application. SAT/ACT results are not required for international students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply

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