MA Animation and Game
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences · Dieburg, Germany
Application deadline
Rolling
This programme has no deadline.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
2 semesters, 3 semesters, 4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Admission to the Animation and Game Master’s degree programme requires a Bachelor's degree or German "Diploma" (or equivalent) in a related academic field. A subject-related entrance exam for the chosen specialisation must be passed. The entrance exam consists of two stages, whereby the first stage (portfolio exam) must be passed in order to be admitted to the second stage (online interview).full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- This programme has no deadline listed.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €766
- Living costs (12 months)
- —
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The Animation and Game Master of Arts programme qualifies students for leadership positions in the international media industry. In an inspiring research and development-oriented learning environment with excellent technical equipment, students acquire advanced skills and competencies related to the development and realisation of digital animations and games as well as animation and game research.
- How it is organised
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- Study abroad
- Optional study abroad semester during the four-semester programme version
- Internships
- The four-semester programme version includes an internship semester or, as an alternative, a study abroad semester. The three-semester and two-semester programme versions do not include a mandatory internship.
- Support for international students
- Advisory service for international applicants and students: https://h-da.de/en/international international@h-da.de
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Dieburg
A small Hessian town with a Roman past and a media campus, where you study animation, games, sound and journalism on a university site that charges no tuition.
Dieburg has about 15,800 residents and lies in the Gersprenz valley, roughly 15 km east of Darmstadt. The district's Ausländerbehörde has its visitor office here, and the town has a Roman museum in an old castle, a pedestrian street of timber-framed houses…
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