Game Technologies (MSc)

Provides in-depth basic knowledge and practical skills for developing computer games and game technologies, covering topics like user experience, computer vision, and scientific visualization. Focus on current topics such as extended reality, deep learning/AI, serious games, etc. Includes continuous project work over three semesters and a mobility window.

Academic requirements

Deadline: The application window opens on 15 November in the year before the semester starts. The deadlines are as follows: For international students requiring a visa to study in Germany: for the winter semesters starting 2026/27 from 15 November of the previous year to 15 January of the academic year. For international students not requiring a visa to study in Germany: for the winter semester 2025/26 from 15 March to 15 September, all subsequent winter semesters (starting 2026/27) from 15 November of the previous year to 15 September of the academic year. Up-to-date information can be found here: https://www.h-brs.de/en/d5/admission-requirements-master-game-technologies.

Minimum GPA

Grade 2.5 with 50% computer science content or grade 3.0 with 67% computer science content

English requirements

The TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate for English language proficiency is required for all candidates who meet any of the following criteria: Candidates who do not have English as the de facto language in their country (i.e. countries other than Australia, Bahamas, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA) Citizens of Australia, Bahamas, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA whose first language is not English (i.e. those who have lived in countries other than those mentioned here and who have not obtained a school diploma that conforms to one of the national certificates of these countries - e.g. high school diploma, IB diploma, A-levels, and so on) Exemptions are granted to applicants who meet any of the following criteria: Candidates who have earned a Bachelor's degree from universities in Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and US Candidates who have earned degrees from English-language degree programmes in Germany The minimum required language skill level is B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This currently corresponds to a TOEFL score of 72 or higher for the Internet-based test and to an IELTS score of 5.5. Scores must be submitted from a test taken within the last 24 months. The TOEFL code for the university is 7977 ("Fachhochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg").

Accepted bachelor fields

computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Each semester, contribution fees of around 300 EUR are due. These fees are mandatory and include a student administration office fee, a student union fee, and a public transport fee that allows for free use of the public transport system in the Bonn metropolitan area and the entire state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Please check our homepage for the exact amount, as it varies slightly from one semester to another.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Each semester, contribution fees of around 300 EUR are due. These fees are mandatory and include a student administration office fee, a student union fee, and a public transport fee that allows for free use of the public transport system in the Bonn metropolitan area and the entire state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Please check our homepage for the exact amount, as it varies slightly from one semester to another.

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