Program Overview
The Game Development and Research at Technical University of Cologne is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Game Development and Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 850 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Köln, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Game Development and Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Game design
- Visual aesthetics
- Interactive writing & storytelling
- Analogue and digital prototyping
- Video game & media studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree (or higher)
- 12 months of work experience in audiovisual media or other games related fields
- Successful completion of Cologne Game Labs application procedure
- International students need to apply through Uni-Assist as well
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 850 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 850 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Technical University of Cologne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Technical University of Cologne
Technical University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
Cologne University of Applied Sciences, officially called TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences is an institute of higher education located in Cologne, Germany, established in 1971.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
