Virtual Reality & Game Development

Program Overview

Virtual Reality & Game Development

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Virtual Reality & Game Development is a full-time program offered at SRH University in Heidelberg, Germany. The program focuses on the development and design of virtual worlds, with a strong emphasis on practice-oriented education.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Start: Winter semester
• Model: Full-time
• Language: German / English
• ECTS: 210
• Info: Without NC, accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters
• Location: Heidelberg
• Costs: 690 € / month

Program Content

The program covers the essential basics of computer science, game design, computer graphics, and user experience. Students will develop their first prototypes and acquire knowledge about game engines, scripting, and scientific methods. The program offers specializations include:

• Game Art
• Game Design
• Game Programming
• Technical Art
• Virtual & Mixed Reality

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor's degree in Virtual Reality & Game Development opens up numerous exciting career paths, including:

• Game Studios
• Founder teams
• Self-employment/freelancer
• Media agencies, advertising, film, and television
• Software development in various industries
• Research/teaching (computer game sciences)
• Games journalism
• Master's programs (game design, computer game science, applied computer science, computer graphics, animation, media informatics)

Admission Requirements

• General higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification or higher education entrance qualification for qualified professionals
• Successful completion of the selection process
• Convincing and personal letter of motivation
• Portfolio, portfolio, or work samples (not necessary but considered favorably)

Application Process

1. Online application via the SRH application portal
2. Selection interview (if admission requirements are met)
3. Letter of acceptance and study contract (if interview is successful)
4. Signing and returning the study contract
5. Payment of the enrolment fee
6. Payment of tuition fees (one semester in advance for non-EU students)
7. Receipt of the letter of admission
8. Participation in the induction week

Tuition Fees

• Berlin: € 750 / month
• Heidelberg: € 690 / month
• One-off enrolment fee: € 750 (€ 1,000 for non-EU students)

Financing Options

• Educational loans
• Scholarship programs

Research Areas

• Virtual Reality
• Game Development
• Computer Science
• Game Design
• Computer Graphics
• User Experience

Facilities

• VR/AR Lab with various development and test systems
• Media Production Studio
• Eye-tracking lab
• NeuroSky MindWave EEG headset (brain-computer interface)
• 3D printers

Awards and Accreditations

• Accredited by the German Accreditation Council
• Member of the VR-First initiative

Contact

• SRH University
• Heidelberg, Germany