For students

Office of Student Services Südstadt Campus

Südstadt Campus
Claudiusstr. 1, 50678 Köln
Rooms F1.41 and F1.41a

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-5840

For international applicants

Department of International Affairs

Claudiusstr. 1, 50678 Köln
Room A1.42

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-3772

3D Animation for Film & Games (Master's program) – How to Apply

Are you considering applying to the Master's program in 3D Animation for Film & Games? This page provides you with relevant information on the admissions process.

At a Glance

Category Description
Program 3D Animation for Film & Games 
Degree Master of Arts (M.A.) 
Type of program Part-time program for professionals 
Beginning of program Winter semester 
Program duration 4 semesters 
Credits 120 ECTS credits 
Language of instruction English  
Campus Mülheim Site 
Restricted admission No 
Fees Please visit Cologne Game Lab’s website for detailed information on tuition fees. 
Additional Information Program-related aptitude test

The Master’s program 3D Animation for Film & Games is offered jointly by ifs internationale filmschule köln and TH Köln. 
Accreditation Program accreditation until Sep 30, 2024 
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Admission Requirements

University degree

Successful applicants must hold an university degree (Bachelor's degree, Diplom, Magister, Master's degree or an equivalent degree) in the field of Film, Design or Architecture.

If you have not graduated yet, you may still apply for admission if you expect to have graduated by the time the Master's program starts.

International applicants and applicants with degrees obtained outside of Germany please consider the information on admission requirements.and German language skills.
Professional experience

Professional experience of at least 12 months in a related field is required.

Additional Requirements for Enrollment

Aptitude test

The language of instruction is English. Applicants must proof excellent English language proficiency in the program related aptitude test.

Information for Applicants

a) Application process for
- German applicants
- applicants with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a German university

Cologne Game Lab aptitude test:

Follow the link below to register for the aptitude test.

Call for Applications

Registration deadline: March 31, 2024 (deadline extended until April 24, 2024)
Online application to TH Köln:

Applicants who have passed the aptitude test submit their application through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS).

CaMS

Information on the documents which are to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS.
Application period: Early May - July 15, 2024
b) Application process for
- International applicants with a foreign undergraduate degree obtained outside of Germany
Cologne Game Lab aptitude test:

Follow the link below to register for the aptitude test.

Call for Applications

Registration deadline: March 31, 2024 (deadline extended until April 24, 2024)
and additionally
Application to uni-assist:

You are required to apply to uni-assist.

Make sure to read the information on the application process through uni-assist.

uni-assist

Application period:  Mid-February - March 31, 2024 (deadline extended until April 24, 2024)

For students

Office of Student Services Südstadt Campus

Südstadt Campus
Claudiusstr. 1, 50678 Köln
Rooms F1.41 and F1.41a

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-5840

For international applicants

Department of International Affairs

Claudiusstr. 1, 50678 Köln
Room A1.42

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-3772

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