Education programmes for Media & Games in Saxony

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• Dual vocational training

  Gutenbergschule Leipzig

  Designer for Immersive Media

  Chamber of Commerce qualification plus vocational school certificate

  AR, VR, MR, XR, 360° media, virtual worlds, 3D and technical design.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Leipzig

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• Degree programme / Vocational training

  SAE Institute Leipzig

  Game Art & 3D Animation – Diploma/Bachelor Programme

  SAE Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor from the University of Hertfordshire

  3D modelling, animation, character/environment art and current production workflows for games and virtual worlds.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Alongside work
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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• School-based vocational training

  Macromedia Akademie Leipzig

  Game Design

  Qualified vocational school certificate

  Game mechanics, storytelling, Unity 2D/3D, C#, level/UI/character design, Maya/ZBrush and an internship.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule Macromedia, University of Applied Sciences – Campus Leipzig

  Game Design & Development

  B.A.

  Programming, visual design, game art, mechanics, interactive storytelling and a practical semester.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Campus
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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• Degree programme / Vocational training

  SAE Institute Leipzig

  Games Programming – Diploma/Bachelor Programme

  SAE Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor from the University of Hertfordshire

  Practice-oriented games programming with game engines, C#/C++, gameplay, tools and team production; the Diploma can optionally be extended to a Bachelor degree.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Alongside work
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule Mittweida

  Media Informatics and Interactive Entertainment

  M.Sc.

  Specialisation in game design, game physics, player interaction, procedural generation, AI and complex media systems.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Full-time
  • Mittweida

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  Hochschule Mittweida

  Media Informatics and Interactive Entertainment

  B.Sc.

  Computer science and media technology with game design, content design, software projects and a cohort-wide game project.

  • Games/XR focus
  • Full-time
  • Mittweida

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Applied Computer Science

  M.Sc.

  Applied Master in computer science with intelligent and multimedia systems, computer graphics, media programming and VR electives.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

  Applied Computer Science

  M.Sc.

  Research-oriented Master in computer science that explicitly lists Virtual Reality as one of its advanced scientific fields.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Freiberg

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Applied Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Computer science fundamentals plus a compulsory application focus; Media Informatics or Computer Graphics/Virtual Reality are particularly relevant to Games/XR.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden (HTW Dresden)

  Applied Computer Science – Media Informatics track

  M.Sc.

  Applied Master in computer science with an officially selectable Media Informatics track and individual elective profiles.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Applied Computer Science – Media Informatics track

  B.Sc.

  Bachelor offered since winter semester 2025/26; the Media Informatics track includes design, web/multimedia, computer graphics, a media project and mixed-reality infrastructure.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Computational Modeling and Simulation – Track Visual Computing

  M.Sc.

  English-language Master in modelling and simulation; the fixed Visual Computing track explicitly includes virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive media, graphics and interface design.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Fachhochschule Dresden – University of Applied Sciences

  Digital Media Design

  B.A.

  Design and technology for apps, web, games, film, animation, 3D and XR; labs for motion/volumetric capture and mixed reality.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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• Continuing education

  Leipzig School of Media

  Gamification

  Digital certificate of participation

  Gamification interaction design, storytelling, feedback and customer journey.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Leipzig

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Human Factors

  M.Sc.

  Interdisciplinary Master in human-technology interaction with the official application specialisation “Virtual Reality and Work” and a focus on human-computer interaction.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Media Communication

  B.A.

  Media and communication programme with individual profile development; the current elective area includes Virtual Reality and Python programming.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  IU Internationale Hochschule – Campus Chemnitz

  Media Design – dual study

  B.A.

  Dual Media Design has been officially announced for the Chemnitz campus; IU describes an AR/MR/VR specialisation and game-design-related projects.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Dual study
  • Practice-integrated
  • Chemnitz

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  IU Internationale Hochschule – Campus Dresden

  Media Design – dual study

  B.A.

  Dual Media Design programme; IU lists game-design projects and a specialisation in augmented, mixed and virtual reality from the fifth semester.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Dual study
  • Practice-integrated
  • Dresden

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Media Informatics

  M.Sc.

  Research-oriented Master in media informatics covering design, computer graphics, visualisation and human-computer interaction.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Duale Hochschule Sachsen – Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden

  Media Informatics

  B.Eng.

  Computer science with a media focus: web/software development, audio/video, computer graphics/animation, game development and VR/AR.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Dual study
  • Practice-integrated
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

  Robotics

  Dipl.-Ing.

  Interdisciplinary diploma programme; Virtual Reality and 3D computer graphics are regular parts of the current curriculum, complemented by HCI and robotics projects.

  • Games/XR specialisation
  • Full-time
  • Freiberg

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• Continuing education / certificate

  SAE Institute Leipzig

  3D Animation Certificate

  SAE Certificate

  Animation in Autodesk Maya, camera/object/character animation, workflows and export.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Leipzig

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• Degree programme / Vocational training

  SAE Institute Leipzig

  Animation & Visual Effects – Diploma/Bachelor Programme

  SAE Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor from the University of Hertfordshire

  VFX, 3D modelling, animation, compositing and virtual sets; career paths extend into games, VR and technical-art pipelines.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Blended learning
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

  Applied Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Core computer science with application subjects; the current curriculum includes 3D computer graphics and connects to VR/CAVE and mixed-reality projects.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Freiberg

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Automotive Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Computer science for automotive systems; current electives include Virtual Reality, computer graphics and human-computer interaction.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Automotive Software Engineering

  M.Sc.

  Software engineering for vehicle systems; the current elective catalogue includes Virtual Reality as well as several computer graphics and media modules.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ)

  Communication and Social Media

  B.A.

  Communication and media programme with possible individual specialisation in gamification and eSports, connected to the GAMeS Hub and eSports Lab.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Zwickau

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Computer Science

  M.Sc.

  English-language, freely configurable Master in computer science with HCI, interactive media, computer graphics, visualisation and current VR/spatial-computing courses.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Broad Bachelor in computer science with computer graphics, media coding, media ergonomics and a specialisation internship in intelligent multimedia systems.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Computer Science

  M.Sc.

  Research-oriented Master in computer science; Computer Graphics and the currently offered 5-ECTS Virtual Reality module can form part of the profile.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz

  Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Practice-oriented Bachelor in computer science; a current HCI project combines computer graphics, mixed reality and gaming.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Görlitz

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Broad Bachelor in computer science with electives and specialisations in interactive media, computer graphics and HCI; selected current immersive courses are available.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ)

  Computer Science

  M.Sc.

  Consecutive Master in computer science with the regular module “Computer Graphics and Virtual Worlds”.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Zwickau

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Computer Science

  Diploma in Computer Science

  Broad computer science programme with selectable areas in Human-Computer Interaction and Interactive Media as well as Visual Computing; current immersive modules are available.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz

  Computer Science

  M.Sc.

  Master in computer science with current modules on interactive systems, VR/AR, game engines, mixed reality and novel game concepts.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Görlitz

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  Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ)

  Computer Science

  B.Sc.

  Broad computer science programme with human-computer interaction and elective computer graphics/virtual worlds; additional games practice is available through the GAMeS Hub.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Zwickau

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  Technische Universität Chemnitz

  Computer Science and Communication Studies

  B.Sc.

  Interdisciplinary Bachelor combining computer science and communication studies with software development, AI, new media and virtual realities.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Chemnitz

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  Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ)

  Data Science

  B.Sc.

  Data Science programme with training in virtual worlds and an elective in Computer Graphics and Virtual Worlds, including VR application development.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Zwickau

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  Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ)

  Internet of Things and Smart Systems

  M.Sc.

  English-language IoT Master; “Computer Graphics and Virtual Worlds” is documented as an elective option.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Zwickau

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  IU Internationale Hochschule – Campus Leipzig

  Media Design (dual study)

  B.A.

  Dual Media Design programme with digital media production, UX, app/video content and possible modules/projects as an entry point into game design.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Dual study
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden (HTW Dresden)

  Media Informatics

  B.Sc.

  Programming and design of electronic media, including computer games, social media, web and mobile applications.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Dresden

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  Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK Leipzig)

  Media Informatics

  M.Sc.

  Applied Master in computer science with a broad range of electives in media, communication, interaction and system architectures.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK Leipzig)

  Media Informatics

  B.Sc.

  Core computer science combined with multimedia applications, media design, interaction and extensive software projects.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule Mittweida

  Media Management

  B.A.

  Media production and management; the current Digital Journalism track includes the Immersive Journalism specialisation module. Earlier eSports/games-marketing content is not listed as a current study track.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Mittweida

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  Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK Leipzig)

  Media Production / Media Content Creation

  B.A.

  Practice-oriented content production with game engines, an introduction to game design, serious games/edutainment and elective Game Development I/II.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK Leipzig)

  Media Technology

  B.Eng.

  Engineering-oriented media education in audio, video, computer science, web, design and content; Games/XR is available through electives and projects.

  • Games/XR modules & content
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Lancaster University Leipzig

  Computer Science

  B.Sc. (Hons), awarded by Lancaster University (UK)

  Broad computer science programme with software development, AI, computer-human interaction and an individual project; Game Developer is listed as a career path.

  • Games/XR research & projects
  • Campus
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Universität Leipzig

  Digital Humanities

  B.Sc.

  Applied computer science and humanities; Games/XR are not a compulsory core, but research links exist through Computational Game Studies and Immersive & Interactive Humanities.

  • Games/XR research & projects
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Universität Leipzig

  Digital Humanities

  M.Sc.

  Bilingual Master with information visualisation, statistical learning, Digital Humanities and a compulsory internship; research links to game studies and immersive/interactive methods.

  • Games/XR research & projects
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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  Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig (HTWK Leipzig)

  Media Management

  M.Eng.

  Master in media management without a fixed Games/XR profile; games relevance arises through projects, particularly around the Long Night of Computer Games.

  • Games/XR research & projects
  • Full-time
  • Leipzig

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