Study Digital Games in Germany (2026/27)

Digital Games in Germany

Studying Digital Games in Germany gives international students the chance to learn game design, development, and storytelling in one of Europe’s fastest-growing creative industries. German universities and game schools offer modern, hands-on programs that combine art, programming, animation, and interactive media, often taught by industry professionals. Students benefit from access to cutting-edge technology, collaborative projects, and Germany’s expanding gaming ecosystem—with events like Gamescom and strong support for indie studios.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 1,542 euros (per semester)

Master

No tuition fees

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Digital Games study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	No courses	31 March
Bachelor	No courses	15 July

Master

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

31 March

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 July

See all deadlines

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).