B.A. English/German 7 Semesters

Serious Games & Digital Knowledge

Fachhochschule Dortmund Dortmund, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

7 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Feb 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

30 ECTS

Language

English/German

Campus

und Region

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter and Summer

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IELTS

M.A. International Management: IELTS 6.5 minimum ('e.g. IELTS with at least 6.5 points') o...

German Requirement

Proof required at enrolment: DSH-2 or DSH-3 taken at a university, telc Deutsch C1 Hochsch...

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Fachhochschule Dortmund

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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The B.A. programme in Serious Games & Digital Knowledge is offered by Fachhochschule Dortmund, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Dortmund, Germany, spanning 7 semesters (30 ECTS credits). Courses are delivered in both German and English; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne 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

German C1 (German track) or English B2 (English track)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

See above per programme; most other programmes are German-taught and require no separate English certificate.

German Language

Proof required at enrolment: DSH-2 or DSH-3 taken at a university, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or TestDaF with minimum 16 points overall (TDN 3 allowed in at most two parts if compensated by TDN 5 in two parts). Goethe-Zertifikat C1 is recognised only for applications to Faculty of Design programmes. Enrolment without a recognised certificate is impossible, though the enrolment deadline can be extended to end of March/end of September on request.

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jun/15 Jul

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

Abitur/University entrance qualification required

Required Documents

Portfolio required

Additional Requirements

Work experience/internship recommended

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

Locations

Dortmund

Subject Groups

Computer Science & IT

Study Fields

Mediendesign

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Fachhochschule Dortmund welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Serious Games & Digital Knowledge in Dortmund. 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 30 ECTS credits.

The teaching language is English/German. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

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

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