Digital Games

Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences)

Köln, GermanyDesign & Creative Arts

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

3 semesters

Programme Overview

This three-semester full-time master's combines artistic and academic work in digital games. Students pursue an independent project while specializing in two of the three areas Game Arts, Game Design, and Game Programming alongside Media and Game Studies.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Proof of special aptitude for the MA programme in “Digital Games”.
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: Applicants must prove English at CEFR B2. The official programme site states that English proficiency is assessed during the application phase, so an additional certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS may be submitted but is not mandatory.
German requirements: Knowledge of the German language is not required.
Accepted bachelor fields

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Applicants need a completed university degree of at least BA or BSc with 210 ECTS in Digital Games or a closely related field such as Game Arts, Game Design, or Game Programming. Equivalent degrees must show substantial project-based coursework leading to playable game prototypes as well as academic training in Media and Game Studies.

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: 334.70 EUR for summer semester 2026 according to the current official TH Köln fees page.
ECTS credits: 90
Funding info: Semester contribution: 334.70 EUR for summer semester 2026 according to the current official TH Köln fees page.

Career Outcomes

The official programme pages emphasize advanced creative and theoretical work in digital games and continued specialization in game arts, design, and programming, supporting professional profiles in game development and related academic or artistic fields.

Typical job roles

ArchitectUrban plannerDesign consultantProject coordinator

Target industries

Creative agenciesMuseumsGalleriesMediaAdvertising

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: English
Duration: 3 semesters
Mode: full-time
Start: Winter semester
Deadline: ~31 March (check website)

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