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Study VR & Game Development

Earn a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Virtual Reality & Game Development | Heidelberg

🎮 Shape the Future of Gaming!

Create stunning graphics ✨, develop engaging game mechanics ⚡, and bring virtual worlds to life 🌐.

From creative design to innovative programming – with our Bachelor in Virtual Reality & Game Development, you’ll become an expert in crafting interactive experiences! 🚀

Our Quality – Your Success

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Virtual Reality & Game Development (B.Sc.)

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What you will learn

In the Bachelor’s program in Virtual Reality & Game Development, you learn how to create digital worlds and immersive experiences from concept to implementation 🎮🌐. You start by building a solid foundation in computer science, game design, computer graphics, and user experience, while developing initial prototypes and learning to work with game engines, scripting, and scientific methods.

Later, you can specialize in areas such as:

  • Game Art: Designing visual worlds and characters 🎨
  • Game Design: Creating engaging player experiences
  • Virtual & Mixed Reality: Working with immersive technologies 🕶️

Hands-on projects, modern tools, and elective modules help refine your individual profile. The bachelor’s thesis prepares you optimally for a career in the games, VR, or tech industries, e.g., as a developer, designer, or VR specialist.

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Your career facts

With a Bachelor’s degree in Virtual Reality & Game Development, a wide range of career paths opens up – each offering unique and exciting opportunities depending on your chosen specialization 🎮🌐.

For example:

  • Game Art: Work in game studios, as a freelancer, or on your own projects; develop 3D models, graphics, and visualizations for games, film, TV, or advertising 🎨.
  • Game Design: Roles as a level or narrative designer, prototyping, storytelling, or research in game studies; potential to start your own studio.
  • Virtual & Mixed Reality / Game Programming: Developing immersive applications in gaming, aerospace, architecture, or medicine 🕶️; focus on visualization and interactive media.

For all specializations, further Master’s programs are available, e.g., in Game Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, or Digital Reality, allowing you to deepen your expertise.

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Quick facts

  • 🕒 Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
  • 📍 Location: Heidelberg
  • 🎓 Start: 1 October
  • 💶 Tuition fees:
    • €750 per month for EU/EEA students
    • €4950 per semester for non EU/EEA students

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