B.A.

Game Art and Design in Essen, Germany

HBK Essen GmbH

Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

7 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

210 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Essen

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: EUR 695/month (7 semesters = approx. EUR 29,190 total)
after regelstudienzeit:: EUR 350/month from 8th semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: EUR 5,200/semester (7 semesters = EUR 36,400 total)
after regelstudienzeit:: EUR 2,500/semester from 8th semester

The B.A. programme in Game Art and Design is offered by HBK Essen GmbH, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Essen, Germany, spanning 7 semesters (210 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert mit Auflagen accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Entrance Tests & Assessments

Artistic aptitude test / portfolio

Additional Requirements

Allgemeine Hochschulreife or equivalent

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Essen

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Design, Gestaltung

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. HBK Essen GmbH welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Game Art and Design in Essen. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 7 semesters (approximately 3.5 years), totalling 210 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to HBK Essen GmbH's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.