Game Design International Programs: Application Deadlines
Game Design International: Deadlines

Game Design International: Deadlines

Game Design International Programs in Germany: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

Germany has become a thriving destination for international students pursuing Game Design, offering creative and technical education in Europe’s largest gaming market worth €10 billion annually. With programs at institutions like HAW Hamburg and the Games Academy, students gain expertise in concept art, level design, storytelling, UX, and technical tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and 3D modeling, while benefiting from Germany’s vibrant gaming ecosystem of 600+ studios ranging from AAA developers like Crytek to indie pioneers. The curriculum, often taught in English, emphasizes iterative design, player psychology, and monetization strategies, alongside emerging trends such as AR, VR, and procedural generation.

Show more...

Application Deadlines for international programs in Game Design: Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for international Game Design study programs for the Summer Semester 2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master No coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of Master programs
Bachelor No courses01 March100% of Bachelor programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
01 March
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for international programs in Game Design: Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for international Game Design study programs for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master No coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of Master programs
Bachelor No courses30 September25% of Bachelor programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
30 September
25% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Closest deadlines for Game Design international programs

Filter study programs
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Which degree?
More info about this sorting
Choose degree
More info about this sorting

Game Design international programs with no deadlines (apply anytime)

Which degree?
More info about this sorting
Choose degree
More info about this sorting
StudyFinder StudyFinder
UniFinder UniFinder

Game Design in Germany: All international programs with application deadlines

Filters
and 3 more language filters
Intake
Numerus Clausus
Tuition Fees
Study mode
Teaching Degree
See all filters 1
back to top
What to study?
Game Design
Where to study?
Choose a city and/or a university (e.g., Munich, Berlin, TU Munich)
1 filer option selected
All
Bachelor
Master
State Examination
+ Show 3 more
Sort by:
5 courses
People Also Search
Advertising
You May Also Like
Advertising
Integratеd Dеsign
Integratеd Dеsign
Integratеd Dеsign
Integratеd Dеsign
Integratеd Dеsign
Integratеd Dеsign
Advertising
Design and Interaсtiοn
Design and Interaсtiοn
Design and Interaсtiοn
Design and Interaсtiοn
Design and Interaсtiοn
Advertising
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
Advertising
Information and Communicatiοn Dеsign
Information and Communicatiοn Dеsign
Information and Communicatiοn Dеsign
Information and Communicatiοn Dеsign
Information and Communicatiοn Dеsign