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- Language Requirements
- Program Features
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Study Game Development in Germany: 13 Universities with 21 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)
Updated: 04-25-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
How about learning all the phases of game development? Managing pre-production, pitching to investors, developing a prototype, designing documents – all these skills are part of the process of creating video games. Students will develop in-depth knowledge of software engineering and design while also learning the basics of computer science.
Overview
21
Study Programs in English
13
Universities
3
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (8 programs for EU citizens, 6 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 6,900 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between May 31 and April 15
Summer Semester
between May 31 and September 30
Top-ranked German Universities in Game Development
Top 100 Worldwide
National Ranking
#21QS Online MBA Rankings: Europe
IU International University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences
No. of Students: approx. 100,000 students
Program Fees: € 3,930 - € 5,330 (per semester)
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 6,000 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Game Development in Germany
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Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt
Augmented and Virtual Realitу Dеsign
Bachelor of Arts Application Deadlines: 01 Aug/01 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Become an expert in expanded realitiesLive in Darmstadt, the “City of Science”Practice your learned skills during industrial placements
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IU International University of Applied Sciences
Berlin
Applied Artificial Intelligenсе
Master of Science Application open all year
€ 3930
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 - 2 Years
Duration
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NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Hamburg University of Technology · Hamburg
Technology Management - Double Master's Prοgram [Gеrman]
Master of Business Administration , Master of Arts , Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter)
€ 6688
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 - 2.5 Years
Duration
A unique combination - Study technology management at NIT and engineering or sciences at TUHHFlexible study times adapted to the study programs of your choiceChoose among fascinating German-taught M.Sc. programs from TUHH Hamburg and study in English and German
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Summer Semester 2024
Winter Semester 2025/2026
17 programs
4 programs
20 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
19% local admission restriction (local NC)
33.3% no admission restriction, but ability test
23.8% no admission restriction
23.9% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
61.9% directly at University
4.8% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
38.1% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Game Development in Germany
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NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Hamburg University of Technology · Hamburg
Technology Managеmеnt
Master of Business Administration , Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter)
€ 6688 - € 7300
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 - 2.5 Years
Duration
A top-tier university degree – part-time MBA parallel to your jobLearn more about this accredited MBA/M.A. program with a public university degreeAn unbeatable price for this high quality study program
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Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin
Media Managеmеnt
Bachelor of Arts Application Deadlines: 16 Aug (Winter)
€ 3900 / € 6300
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Become an expert in media management and choose between two great specializationsComplete an internship with university partner ICONStudy in a city filled with creativity: Berlin
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NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Hamburg University of Technology · Hamburg
Technology Management - Double Master's Prοgram [Εnglish]
Master of Business Administration , Master of Arts , Master of Science Application Deadlines: 01 Mar (Winter)
€ 6688
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 - 2.5 Years
Duration
A unique combination - Study technology management at NIT and engineering or sciences at TUHHFlexible study times adapted to the study programs of your choiceStudy completely in English and choose an interesting international M.Sc. program from TUHH Hamburg
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Minimum:
74 (3 programs )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (3 programs )
Maximum:
6.5 (5 programs )
Maximum:
90 (3 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Maximum:
6.5 (5 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
74 (3 programs )
Maximum:
90 (3 programs )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (3 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Game Development in Germany
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Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dieburg / Darmstadt
Animatiοn and Gamе
Bachelor of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Apr/01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Become a top game designerLive in Darmstadt, the “City of Science”Practice your learned skills during industrial placements
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Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Global Software Develoрmеnt
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May/30 Sep (Winter) - 01 Nov/31 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 2 Years
Duration
Learn major programing skills and languagesBecome a top software developerTake advantage of Fulda’s Environment
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Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin / Munich
Gamе Dеsign
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 16 Aug (Winter)
€ 4710 / € 6300
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Become a professional and skillful game designerExcellent career perspectives in the game design industryOption to choose your campus: Berlin, Munich, or Düsseldorf
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
66.7%Summer intake
4.8%Winter & Summer intake
19%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Game Development
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CODE University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 500
Program Fees: € 6,900
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 26,000
Program Fees: € 0
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 9,700
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 6,600
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Hamburg University of Technology
public Technical University · No. of Students: 7,200
Program Fees: € 6,688 - € 7,300
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
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