Overview

During the four semester 3D Animation for Film and Games program, students design and execute various animation projects for film, digital games or immersive technologies.

The 3D Animation for Film & Games (Master's program) at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) allows students to pursue their career in the media industry, while at the same time expanding their expertise in 3D animation in such areas as design, technology and dramaturgy within an academic context.

During the four semesters of the program students design and execute various animation projects for film, digital games or immersive technologies and acquire the theoretical foundations to critically reflect on their artistic creations.

Accreditation

program accreditation until Sep 30, 2024

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Work on personal or group project

3D animation for film, digital games and immersive technologies

Media & Game Studies

Animation history

Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Film Studies Game Design Animation View 6 other Masters in Game Design in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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

Officially certified copy of your secondary-school diploma and – if applicable – your university entrance exam from your home country

If you have graduated from a Studienkolleg: officially certified copy of you university entrance examination (Feststellungsprüfungszeugnis)

Application for the program / artistic-scientific aptitude test, which consists of the following elements:

the submission of all necessary application documents (degree documents and application tasks);

an interview on site or, in the case of a very long journey from abroad or for other understandable reasons, alternatively in the form of a video interview.
proof of English language proficiency

Work experience

– 12 months of work experience in the creative industries

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year

Additional Details

Semester fee for the winter semester: €334.70
Semester fee for the summer semester: €303,30

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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