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6 Best Public Film & Television Universities in the United States

Of the 6 Public Film & Television universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and Humboldt State University (#384 in United States). The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Los Angeles at #40 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 4 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Wesleyan University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Film & Television?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and Humboldt State University (#384 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Film & Television in the United States?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Film & Television course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Film & Television courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Film & Television courses in the United States?

Wesleyan University, with 1, ahead of University of California, Los Angeles (1).

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