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Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Games
Subjects: Games;Technology
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The full-time study program spans three semesters, offering a unique chance to develop an independent artistic and scientific project. Students select two out of three disciplines: Game Arts, Game Design, and Game Programming. Initially, they engage in courses within their chosen fields, alongside media and game studies. By the 3rd semester, the emphasis shifts to their own project.
Program Information
| Study Location | Cologne |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 3 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 305 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
English language in spoken and written form are required.
Qualification Requirements
Successful applicants must hold a university degree in “Digital Games” or in a comparable field. The degree must equal at least 210 ECTS credits. Applicants who have obtained 180 ETCS credits in a six-semester program may only be offered conditional admission. Those students are required to obtain additional 30 ECTS credits while enrolled in the Master's program. Recogntion of previous professional or academic achievements is also possible.Proof of additional foreign language skills Proof of a pre-study internship Proof of professional experience prior to the study start Passing of an aptitude test
Document Requirements
a portfolio, a high school diploma, university degree, and a CV. Applicants that don’t have their final Bachelor’s degree by the end of March can apply at this stage with their latest transcript of records as long as they expect to receive their final degree by September. The Uni-Assist application can be sent from February 1st to March 31st.* – June: Interviews.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | Yes |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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