Digital Games (Master's program) – How to Apply
Are you considering applying to the Master's program in Digital Games? This page provides you with relevant information on the admissions process.
At a Glance
| Category | Description |
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| Program | Digital Games |
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
| Type of program | Full-time program |
| Beginning of program | Winter semester |
| Program duration | 3 semesters |
| Credits | 90 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Campus | Mülheim Site |
| Specializations | Game Design, Game Arts, Game Informatics |
| Restricted admission | No |
| Additional requirements | Program-related aptitude test |
| Accreditation | Internal accreditation based on institutional accreditation standards, until Sep 30, 2026 |
| Flyer | Download More (pdf, 187 KB) |
Admission Requirements
| University degree
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. |
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Applicants with degrees obtained outside of Germany please consider the information on admission requirements and German language skills. |
Additional Requirements for Enrollment
| Aptitude test
The language of instruction is English. Applicants demonstrate excellent English language proficiency in the program related aptitude test. For additional information, please visit Cologne Game Lab's website. |
Information for Applicants
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a) Application process for |
| Cologne Game Lab aptitude test: |
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Please complete the Cologne Game Lab online application form: |
| Registration deadline: March 31, 2024 |
| After you have passed the aptitude test you can submit an |
| online application to TH Köln: |
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Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS). Information on the documents which are to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS. |
| Application period: Early May - July 15, 2024 |
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b) Application process for |
| Cologne Game Lab aptitude test: |
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Please complete the Cologne Game Lab online application form: |
| Registration deadline: March 31, 2024 |
| and additionally |
| Application to uni-assist: |
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You are required to apply to uni-assist. Make sure to read the information on the application process through uni-assist. |
| Application period: Mid-February - March 31, 2024 |