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Department of Computer Science

Visual Computing & Games Technology (MSc)

You have a strong interest in the technical side of computer games? You always wanted to know the science behind the entertainment? Then the Master "Visual Computing and Games Technology" is just right for you!

Note: In the winter semester 2025/2026, the Visual Computing & Games Technology (M.Sc.) degree programme will become the English-language Games Technology (M.Sc.) degree programme. Further information will follow.

The Master's program provides in-depth fundamental knowledge and practical skills for computer games, which are necessary, for example, for the creation of new rendering methods and innovative user interfaces. In addition, topics such as user experience, computer vision and scientific visualization are also covered. The degree programme is suitable for part-time study. 

There is a strong focus on current topics and emerging technologies from research and practice, such as extended reality (virtual/augmented reality), deep learning / AI, interaction with robots, serious games, rendering / game engine optimization or motion capturing and character animation. These topics are integrated in lectures and additional lectures and workshops, e.g. by industry experts.  Some of the highlights of the master program are the continuous project work over three semesters (e.g. for the development of games or other complex systems) and the mobility window in the 3rd semester.

 

What we offer

  • 20+ years of experience in teaching and research in the field of visual computing technologies
  • Expertise in game development since 2006 (over 100 games developed in our bachelor and master courses)
  • Regular game events, game jams, esport events (in cooperation with the TESSA team), workshops and presentation of the results at our own booth at Gamescom 
  • Cooperation with partner universities in the region, e.g. in the Games Technology Network project
  • Guest lectures from the industry by renowned speakers from Germany and abroad (game.impulse lecture series)
  • State-of-the-art laboratories and an award-winning game studio (Hochschulperle 2022)
  • Own game development team
  • Possibility to work on research projects (jobs), supported by the internationally renowned research institute of HBRS (Institute for Visual Computing)
  • Numerous opportunities for semesters abroad in the excellent partner network e.g. in Japan and Canada

 

Part-time: Courses currently take place three days a week. We support you with this if you work alongside your studies.

"Ich kann durch meine halbe Stelle am Institut für Visual Computing das Studium ideal durch praxisnahe Entwicklung ergänzen." - Maximilian Schäfer, MVG Student
Translation: My half-time position at the Institute for Visual Computing is the ideal way to supplement my studies with practical development.

 

Personal counselling

Do you have any questions about the Master Visual Computing & Games Technology programme?

These will be answered by Prof. Dr. Ernst Kruijff and Prof. Dr. André Hinkenjann.

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Degree

Master's degree

Standard period of study

4 semesters

Language skills

German

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Start of course

winter semester and summer semester

Semester contribution

Prerequisites

For admission to the programme, a professional academic degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in a relevant field of study is required. For your application to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or less on the German grading scale (1=excellent to 5=fail) is necessary. Grades from other countries are converted. Another requirement is sufficient knowledge of concepts, methods and tools in the field of computer science. Such knowledge is usually acquired in an undergraduate course with at least 90 ECTS credits earned by computer-science content. The selection committee may consider applicants with less than 90 credits in exceptional cases.

Application period

Your application for the summer semester may be submitted between 15 November and 31 March and for the winter semester between 15 May and 30 September.

Language skills

Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification: DSH 2, TestDaF with score of 4 or higher in all four parts of the test or telc C1 Deutsch Hochschule

Accreditation

Accredited by ASIIN in 2017

Plans around studying

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Curriculum

Zeitplan

Study programmes

Useful things during your studies

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Contact persons Master Visual Computing & Games Technology

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Registration for courses

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Abschlussarbeiten/Praktika/Jobs [Thesis, Internships, Jobs]

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Labs

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Team MVG

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Contact points

Departmental Office Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C 101

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday: 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr

Thursday: 09:00 - 16:30 Uhr

during the lecture-free period: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 Uhr

Course guidance in the Department of Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Opening hours

Werktags: nach Vereinbarung

Contact to the Registrar's Office

Address

Campus Sankt Augustin: Grantham Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin // Rooms E039 - E040 & E044 - E048

Campus Rheinbach: Egermanstr. 1, 53359 Rheinbach // Rooms 1.304 - 1.305

Opening hours

Telephone consultation hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 12:00, Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 15:00

Personal consultation hours by appointment only

Examination boards in the Department of Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

The mailboxes of the examination boards are located opposite the departmental secretariat (C 101).

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Service Point Department of Computer Science

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

A 102.1

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin

Telephone

+49 2241 865 452

Opening hours

vorübergehend Montag bis Freitag per E-Mail & Telefon von 08:00 -18:00 Uhr: vor Ort nur nach vorheriger Absprache

Team International

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin