Overview

The Digital Games (Bachelor's program) offered by TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) is a full-time program that lasts seven semesters and is divided into three specialization tracks: Game Arts, Game Design, and Game Programming. During the first two semesters students receive general training in all three areas. From the third semester onwards, each student focuses on the specialization of their choice. Along with the practical and project-based modules, the students acquire the theoretical grounds necessary for the critical examination of video games.

Students in the Digital Games B. A. program have to decide for a specialization track that will determine their future path in game design and development. While in the first year of studies all students will be introduced to the basics of each field of focus, the specializations offer advanced studies in one of the tracks from the second year on until graduation.

Accreditation

internal accreditation based on system accredited standards, until Sep 30, 2026

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game design
Storytelling
Audiovisual design
Animation
Prototyping
Programming and technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Game Design Digital Media View 6 other Bachelors in Game Design in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Uni-assist application form

Officially certified copy of your secondary-school diploma and – if applicable – your university entrance exam from your home country

If applicable: officially certified copies of all passed university examinations and/or your university diploma from your home country

If you have graduated from a Studienkolleg: officially certified copy of you university entrance examination (Feststellungsprüfungszeugnis)

Applicants from China, Mongolia and Vietnam: original copy of your APS certificate

Resumé

Passport photo

Copy of your passport pages containing personal information

Proof of payment of the processing fee to uni-assist

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year

Additional Details

Semester fee for the summer semester: €303,30
Semester fee for the winter semester: €334.70

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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