Overview

The Animation and Game Major is offered by Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. Over seven semesters, students work in a practical and interdisciplinary way to acquire the wide range of technical, conceptual and design skills needed for the development and production of animated films, series and games.

Key Facts

The modules of the bachelor`s degree combine theoretical, technical and practical design-related subjects and themes from the two disciplines of Animation and Games. The course ends with a bachelor's final project in the last semester. Before starting work on their final projects, students acquire core skills for the professional development and production process, and can also specialise according to their own areas of interest.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Development

concepts and methods of computer programming

Software architectures of computer games and game engines

Data structures and algorithms in games

User input and interaction in 2D and 3D games
Computer Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Darmstadt, Germany

Disciplines

Animation

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a University Entrance Certificate (HZB) valid in Germany and they must give proof of English language proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Moreover applicants must pass the Animation and Game Entrance Examination for the chosen specialization “Technology” or “Art and Design”. It is not possible to apply for both specializations at the same time.

Applicants are expected to have achieved one of the following school-leaving qualifications:

general higher education entrance qualification
subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
advanced technical college certificate

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Our study program is free of tuition fees. The only regular costs are the so-called semester fees with 349€ per semester.

Living costs

Darmstadt

Germany

792 - 1222 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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