BSc Informatics: Games Engineering at Technical University of Munich

Programme overview

The bachelor’s program in Informatics: Games Engineering combines a thorough grounding in informatics and mathematics with comprehensive knowledge of game technologies. The breathtaking development of games stems from the dramatic progress made in informatics and modern computer technology. Graphics and sound are becoming increasingly realistic. Taught at Garching.

Faculty: TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter Semester (October) | Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The duration of the Bachelor's in Informatics: Games Engineering is six semesters. Required modules containing core informatics and mathematics content are complemented by internships and elective modules from the first semester onwards. The degree concludes with the master’s thesis in the sixth semester.

Career pathways

The games market is booming. All development studios therefore have a huge demand for qualified specialists in the areas of informatics and games engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission category: Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor. Application period: Winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07. Language proficiency required for admission: German. Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the Bachelor’s program. In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system.

Intake: Winter Semester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/online-application

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