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Bachelor of Virtual Reality and Game Development - Game Design

SRH University

Heidelberg, Germany
3.5 years
German
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A German-taught specialisation in designing games and prototypes.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Develop and communicate creative or design work informed by Virtual Reality and Game Development - Game Design. Apply relevant practical techniques
research methods and critical feedback. Reflect on audiences
presentation standards and responsible creative practice.

Career outcomes

Game studios
own game studio
freelance game designer
concept art
prototype development

Curriculum

Seven semesters (210 ECTS). The course begins with the design of virtual worlds and game design basics and project work
then deepens 3D modelling and game engines. In the final semesters students complete a final project and the bachelor thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

School-leaving certificate giving university access in the home country (or Abitur/Fachhochschulreife); vocational qualification may give access; CV
ID
admission interview or selection process; no numerus clausus; portfolio or audition for art
design and music programmes. German-taught: proof of German at C1 (DSH
TestDaF)
No minimum grade or GPA published; no NC; selection procedure or interview; some health programmes need a pre-internship (e.g. Physiotherapy: two weeks care and one week physiotherapy internship before October)

Accepted academic background

Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or foreign school-leaving certificate giving access to German universities (Studienkolleg Feststellungsprüfung where required); professionally qualified route (Baden-Wuerttemberg Higher Education Act, from 2025-01-01)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 87
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 59
TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading
Cambridge Speaking 160
TestDaF 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€9,900, €9,000 EUR
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Heidelberg
Faculty or school	Arts Design & Music
Department	_
Teaching language	German
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	SRH University scholarship and financing programs may be offered to qualifying bachelor or master students; competitive selection applies.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3.5 years.