What the funding covers
- The full tuition fee, which is €15,000 for the four semesters.
- €1,400 a month during the programme, up to 24 months.
- Between 15 and 18 scholarships per intake, out of at most 21 students.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition (€15,000 for four semesters) | Covered for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for scholarship holders |
| Travel, visa and housing | From the allowance |
Who can apply
- European and non-European students.
- A bachelor's (EQF level 6) related to animation or film production. Graduates in other subjects qualify with relevant professional animation experience.
- English at B2: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 110. An English-taught degree exempts you only if it is from Australia, Canada (outside Quebec), the Caribbean, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK or the US.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Passport or ID and a recent head shot
- Diplomas, with certified English translations
- CV with animation experience
- Motivation letter, up to 1,500 characters
- Portfolio PDF (12 pages) and showreel (2 minutes)
- Project concept, up to 400 words
- English certificate
How to apply
- Apply online through Universidade Lusófona's form by 27 January 2027 at 23:59 Western European Time.
- Upload your passport, a recent head shot, your diplomas (with certified English translations), a CV of your animation experience, a motivation letter of up to 1,500 characters and your English certificate.
- Add a portfolio PDF of up to 12 pages, a showreel of up to two minutes with English subtitles (an unlisted link with no password), and a project concept of up to 400 words with no more than two images.
Before you apply: things to know
- The portfolio and showreel decide most of the outcome, so start them now.
- Living costs are put at €600 to €1,000 a month, which the allowance has to cover with travel and visas.
- Self-funded students can look at the EU's Erasmus+ master loan guarantee.
Common questions
When is the RE:Anima deadline?
27 January 2027 at 23:59 Western European Time.
Can I apply to RE:Anima without an animation degree?
Yes, if you have relevant professional experience in animation.
How many RE:Anima scholarships are there?
Between 15 and 18 per intake; the number varies.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 27, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Nov 4, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 18, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Dec 2, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 16, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 30, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 13, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 20, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 27, 2027Deadline