Study Game Development in Germany (2026/27)

Game Development in Germany

Game Development programs in Germany immerse international students in the art, science, and business of creating interactive digital worlds, studying in a country whose gaming industry generates over €9 billion annually and is home to global events like Gamescom—the world’s largest gaming trade fair. These English-taught programs blend computer science, graphic design, storytelling, and interactive media production, equipping students with the skills to design, program, and optimize games across platforms from console and PC to mobile and VR/AR. Students learn core competencies including game engine mastery (Unity, Unreal), AI-driven gameplay systems, physics simulation, 3D modeling, animation, sound design, and multiplayer networking, while also covering game marketing, monetization strategies, and project management to prepare for the industry’s commercial realities.

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Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 6,000 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 4,640 euros (per semester)

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 Game Development study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	31 May	30 June
Bachelor	15 July	30 September

Master

Admission-restricted courses

31 May

Admission-free courses

30 June

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

30 September

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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).

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