Virtuelle Welten und Game Technologies

Create whatever you can imagine. Do you want to do more than just play—do you want to create entire worlds and tell your own stories? With a bachelor's degree in Virtuelle Welten und Game Technologies at HSO, you’ll combine creative work with technical expertise.

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Degree
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)

Study Language
German

Standard period of study
7 Semester (inkl. 1 Praxissemester)

Starts of study
Winter semester

Application deadline
July 15

Admission requirements
General or technical university entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification

ECTS
210 Credits

Place of study
Campus Offenburg

Selection process
Yes (NC)

Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?

The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:

Email: zulassungsamt@hs-offenburg.de
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007

Everything You Need to Know

Course Content

During your studies, you’ll learn everything you need to know about developing modern games, virtual reality, and interactive systems:

Storytelling & Narrative Design: You’ll design narratives, balance game mechanics, and create virtual worlds for games, simulations, and virtual reality.
Programming: You’ll learn object-oriented programming and scripting languages for programming with and without game engines.
3D Modeling and Animation: From initial sketches and concept art through 3D modeling to character animation, you’ll learn how to bring characters and worlds to life.

You don’t need to know how to program or own VR goggles before starting the program. In the first year, you’ll develop analog games, program your first video game, and learn about software tools, project management, and all the essential fundamentals.

In the third semester, you’ll begin tailoring your studies to your career goals. Every semester, you’ll gain more creative freedom. Maybe you’d like to spend a semester abroad, learn a foreign language, or teach your skills to younger students as a tutor? You can plan the flexible practical semester to fit your individual learning path—perhaps even in combination with your bachelor’s thesis.

Perspectives

The gaming industry is just the beginning. Your skills are in demand wherever the real and digital worlds converge. Imagine developing a VR application that helps investigators virtually reconstruct a crime scene. Or creating an augmented reality app that brings ancient history to life in the classroom. As a game designer, programmer, technical artist, 3D modeler, or VR developer, you’re the bridge between the virtual and real worlds. Even while you’re still in school, you’ll build a portfolio for your dream industry.

● Gaming industry: Game Designer, 3D Modeler, Animator, Technical Artist, Programmer

● Media industries: 3D designer, animator, digital artist, content designer

● Careers in Informatik: Application Developer, Programmer, VR/AR/MR/XR Developer

● Nearly all industries: Programming, 3D modeling, gamification, edutainment, and serious games

Fees and Funding

Semester Tuition and Fees

Hochschule Offenburg charges an administrative fee of 80.00 euros per semester and a social contribution of 65.00 euros for the Studierendenwerk Freiburg. In addition, the University’s student body charges all enrolled students a student body fee of 25.00 euros per semester to fulfill its responsibilities. Students on leave of absence from their studies are also required to pay these fees; however, foreign students enrolled on a temporary basis are exempt pursuant to Section 60(1), sentence 2, of the Higher Education Act (LHG).

= 170 euros per semester

Additional costs for PLUS Education degree programs (degree programs with a teaching certification option)

For students in the following bachelor's programs

Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik PLUS Pädagogik
Mechatronik PLUS Pädagogik
Media Technology/Business PLUS Education
Wirtschaftsinformatik PLUS Pädagogik

an additional fee of 28.00 euros for local public transportation (semester ticket) applies, in accordance with the fees regulations of the Freiburg Studierendenwerk.

Note: You pay the semester fee to Hochschule Offenburg; however, you are enrolled at both Hochschule Offenburg and Freiburg University of Education.

Additional Costs for International Master's Programs

Students in international master's programs must also pay a flat-rate service fee of 150.00 euros per semester.

Tuition Fees for International Students and Students Pursuing a Second Degree

Since the 2017/18 winter semester, universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg have been charging international students tuition fees of 1,500.00 euros per semester and students pursuing a second degree 650.00 euros per semester.

You can find more information about these fees here:

https://www.landesrecht-bw.de/bsbw/document/jlr-HSchulGebGBWrahmen

https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/universities-studies/studying-in-bw/studying-financing/fees-for international students and second studies/faqs?highlight=Studying-fees

http://www.bw-studyguide.de/en/studying/finance-and-funding.html

Exceptions to Tuition Fees for International Students:

According to Section 3 of the LHGebG, international students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country and do not hold a German university entrance qualification are required to pay tuition fees. However, the law provides for a few exceptions.

To determine whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can use the following information form and send it, completed and accompanied by the necessary supporting documents, to studiengebuehren@hs-offenburg.de:

Tuition Fee Information Form (PDF)

To apply for an exemption from tuition fees, please use the corresponding application form:

Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for International Students (PDF)

Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for a Second Degree Program (PDF)

Pursuant to Section 6, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the LHGebG, Hochschule Offenburg may fully or partially exempt a limited number of international students from tuition fees if it deems them to be particularly gifted. The requirements, etc., are set forth in the bylaws governing tuition fee exemptions for international students based on exceptional talent. Students at the University can find more detailed information in the relevant announcement on the intranet.

BAföG

Information about BAföG is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. If you have any questions about BAföG, the Freiburg-Schwarzwald Studierendenwerk—which is responsible for Hochschule Offenburg—will also be happy to assist you under the “Money” section. You can submit applications for financial aid at the Studierendenwerk’s branch office on the Offenburg campus.

Studierendenwerk Branch Office

Badstraße 24, 77652 Offenburg

Phone: 0781 205-328

Office hours:
Mon and Wed from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
as well as by telephone appointment

Here you’ll find a PDF in which we’ve summarized the criteria for what are known as “standard achievements”—the requirements you must demonstrate to continue receiving funding after two years of BAföG support.

Contact Person M

BAföG Coordinator, Department of Media

Fetzner, Daniel

Prof. Dipl.-Ing.

+49 781 205-4751

daniel.fetzner@hs-offenburg.de

Scholarships

A scholarship takes the financial pressure off you. Find the right support in our overview of scholarship programs.

Application

Your Application, Step by Step

Here you can find out how to submit an application for our limited-enrollment bachelor's programs (NC). Since these spots are coordinated centrally, you must submit your application through the Hochschulstart portal.

Application period: April 29, 2026, to July 15, 2026

Step 1: Register at hochschulstart.de

First, register once on hochschulstart.de. There, you’ll enter your information and receive two important numbers: your application ID (BID) and your application authentication number (BAN). Make a note of both, as you’ll need them to log in to the Hochschule Offenburg portal (Step 2). You’ll also use your BID and BAN to log in to Hochschulstart later to view your admission offers and accept your spot. This checklist from Hochschulstart (German, pdf) explains exactly how everything works.

To Hochschulstart

Step 2: Registration and Application at Hochschule Offenburg

Register now on our applicant portal and enter your BID and BAN. This will allow some of your data to be transferred from Hochschulstart. You will receive an email from us with your password—please keep this in a safe place. Once you have confirmed your access, you can fill out and submit your online application. You can apply for up to 3 degree programs at the same time. These applications will be considered equally in the admission procedures.

Go to the applicant portal

Step 3: Upload documents

Upload the application form and all necessary application documents (see checklist (German, pdf)) directly to the applicant portal. You do not need to send anything to us by mail.

There is one exception: If you are submitting special applications, please send the relevant supporting documents by mail, quoting your applicant number, to the Admissions Office at Hochschule Offenburg.

Important notes for your application:

Completeness matters: We will only process your application if all documents have been received by us by the deadline (deadline: January 15 / July 15). For mail submissions, the date the letter arrives at our office applies, not the postmark.
Include your applicant number: If you submit documents later, please always include your applicant number. You can find it on your application form.
Orientation test: Please remember to take an orientation test before enrolling. You can find more information here: Study Orientation.

(Step 4: Prioritize your applications)

If you are making an application for multiple degree programs, it is important that you prioritize them according to your personal preferences. This is the only way to ensure you receive admission to the program that is most important to you. As soon as you receive an offer for a higher-priority choice, the other options are automatically withdrawn.

You should finalize your list on hochschulstart by July 23, 2026, at the latest. You can find all the details on how and by when to prioritize your applications on hochschulstart.

Step 5: Receive your enrollment documents

As soon as we have received all required documents and the semester contribution on time, we will enroll you at Hochschule Offenburg. That’s it: your student account will be activated and your application account automatically closed. We will mail your login credentials for the university’s online services shortly thereafter.

You can find all the details about your first day on campus here shortly before the semester begins: Getting started

Step 6: Register for the preparatory courses

In the two weeks before classes begin, preparatory courses in math, physics, and Informatik will be held. Use this time to brush up on your knowledge and make your first connections.

Register now

Checklist (German, pdf)
Application for bachelor's degree programs with limited admission (with NC)

Recognized vocational training and special prior education

Your current status

After you’ve submitted your application, you can log in to the applicant portal at any time to check the status of your application. There, you’ll also find out if we need anything else from you. You’ll receive your admission offer(s) directly through hochschulstart.de. There, you’ll also find plenty of helpful information on exactly how the application process works.

Application for Higher Semesters / Transfer Admission

Your Application, Step by Step

Application period begins: April 29, 2026

Step 1: Sign-up/Registration and Online Application

First, log in to our portal to complete your application online. There are two ways to do this:

Are you already a student here? Then you don’t need a new account. Just log in at the top right using your existing student account. Under the “Application” menu item, you can select your desired program directly.
Are you new to Hochschule Offenburg? Then first register on our applicant portal. You will receive an email with your password—please keep this in a safe place. Once you have confirmed your access, you can fill out your application online and submit it directly.

Go to the applicant portal

Then print out the application and the privacy policy and sign both.

Step 2: Submit your documents

Send us the signed application and the signed privacy policy along with the other documents by mail. You can see exactly which documents we need in the checklist (German, pdf).

Very important: Please be sure to include a current transcript of your academic performance (showing passed, failed, and definitively failed exams).

Want to change your major?

If you have already studied for at least 3 semesters, you must consult with an academic advisor before submitting an application for a higher semester.

Get in touch: Ask the Student Secretariat who chairs the examination board for your desired program.

Get advice: Schedule a meeting with the appropriate person.

Submit proof: Bring the printed consultation form (German, pdf) to the meeting and include the signed proof with your application afterward.

Please send the documents to the following address:

Hochschule Offenburg
Admissions Office
Badstraße 24
77652 Offenburg

Checklist (German, pdf)
for Bachelor's Degree Application

Important information for you:

Orientation Test: Please remember to take an orientation test before enrolling. You can find more information here: Academic Orientation.
Check your status: After you’ve submitted your application, you can log in to the applicant portal at any time to see how far along we are in processing it. There you’ll also find out if we need anything else from you.
Transferring credits: You should only apply for the official transfer of your previous academic credits after you have enrolled. You can find out exactly how this works at your Student Secretariat.