Overview

In the Virtual Reality and Game Development - Game Art degree from SRH University, you will learn how to design games graphically. The focus is on video games, but board and card games, educational games and serious games are also considered, for example. In particular, you will learn

the basics of developing virtual worlds

the scientific view of games

the history of the German and international games industry

Game design and the development of game prototypes

Game engines & scripting languages

Design, pixel art and concept art

3D design, 3D prototyping and 3D modelling

Interaction and user interface design, user experience and software ergonomics

Creativity techniques, pitching, presenting and much more

Scientific work

Numerous tools

Career

For example, the following areas are open to you:

Game studios

Founder teams

Self-employment/freelancer

Creation of designs and graphics (various styles, graphic and 3D tools)

Work in other industries (media agencies, advertising, film and television)

Master's programmes (game design, computer game science, computer graphics, animation)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Design II (GD) / Game Art I (GA) / Programming II (VR+GP)

Game Engines & Scripting

Game Design III (GD) / Concept Art (GA) / Media Technology (VR+GP)

Game Design IV (GD) / Game Art II (GA) / Fundamentals of Computer Graphics (VR+GP)

Game Analysis II (GD) / Game Art III (GA) / Game Engines & Scripting II (VR+GP)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

More details

You can apply at any time. However, if you need a visa, we recommend that you apply early, at least four months before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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87

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification or higher education entrance qualification for qualified professionals

if you have the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), the subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification (subject-restricted Abitur) or the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences

or if you have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience plus an aptitude test

and if you have also successfully completed our selection process.

If you come from abroad, you can be admitted,

if you can provide us with a university entrance qualification in the form of certificates from your previous education and sufficient knowledge of German (DSH or TestDaF exam) and if you have also successfully completed our selection procedure.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9900 EUR / year

≈ 9900 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Students: € 750 / month

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 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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