Admission to the Animation and Game Direction Master’s degree program requires a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related academic field. If you have graduated from a 6 Semester Bachelor Program (180 CP), you must apply for the 4 Semester Master program version. If you have obtained a 7 Semester Bachelor Degree (210 CP) you can apply for the 3 Semester Master program version. If you hold an 8 Semester Bachelor Degree (240 CP) you can apply for the 2 Semester Master. All applicants must give proof of English language proficiency of least B2 level according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe). Moreover applicants must pass the Entrance Exam for the chosen specialization. You can only apply for one program version and specialization at the same time.

APPLICANTS WITH A GERMAN BACHELOR DEGREE:

Application deadline for Winter Semester 2025-26:

01 August 2025

Application open from June 2025

Applicants with a German Degree must register online on the Application platform of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences before submitting their application documents. Application details can be found here.

APPLICANTS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR DEGREE:

Application deadline for Winter Semester 2025-26:

01 June 2025

Application open from April 2025

Applicants holding an international undergraduate degree must apply via UNI ASSIST. Application details can be found here.