ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES
For your application you will need a University Entrance Certificate (HZB) valid in Germany. Moreover you must give proof of English language proficiency at level B2. If you receive your HZB after the application deadline, you can apply with the last two school reports and a school enrollment certificate.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
For admission to the Animation and Game program you must pass the Entrance Examination. In order to participate, you must submit a digital portfolio with 3 work samples. The work samples must be related to the field of animations and games and the chosen specialization pathway. More information regarding the digital portfolio and the Entrance Examination can be found here.
Application with German University Entrance Certificate: Apply in 3 Steps
APPLICATION START: 01.03.2024 // APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01.06.2024
Get registered online on the APPLICATION PLATFORM of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and create your personal MY-HDA application account and application ID number. Select the Animation and Game specialization pathway you wish to apply for („Technology“ or Art&Design“).
Please download the APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH GERMAN UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE CERTIFICATE (available for download from 01.03.2024). Read the guidelines carefully before starting the application process.
For your formal application you need the following documents:
- Copy of your University Entrance Certificate (HZB)
- English language certificate (if not included in your HZB)
- Curriculum vitae in English language
- Letter of motivation in English language
- Portfolio Form
For detailed specifications please download our APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH GERMAN UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE CERTIFICATE (available from 01.03.2024).
Submit your formal application digitally until 01.06.2023 at 12:00h via data upload. For details please refer to the APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH GERMAN UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE CERTIFICATE (available from 01.03.2024).
If have further questions regarding academic prerequisites, your University Entrance Certificate or your formal application in general please contact the Student Service Center of Damstadt University of Applied Sciences.
In order to apply for the Entrance Examination you must submit a digital portfolio with 3 work samples. These must be related to the field of animations and games and to the choses specialization. More information regarding the Animation and Game Entrance Examination and the digital portfolio can be found here.
