How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Games Studies and Engineering is a master’s programme at University of Klagenfurt in Klagenfurt, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Klagenfurt as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Klagenfurt is a public university in Carinthia.
How it compares
Master in Games Studies and Engineering is one of 24 English-taught Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 13 institutions. 24 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 16 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What the register says
The focus of the programme of study is on the interdisciplinary positioning of games at the intersection of technology, economics, culture and society. In particular, teaching focuses on the understanding of the design process as the interplay between various skills in a collective and iterative system, the reception of games in an intermedia context, and the narrative structures and aesthetic dimensions of video games and their historical development. Furthermore, consideration is given to the ethical aspects of the medium and its use in relation to available representational regimes requiring reflection, the design and experience of games as technical, cultural, media-related and performative practices and their social relevance. The fundamental objective is to disseminate theoretical foundations as well as the practical application of these foundations. Pursuant to the UG 2002 the master’s degree programme in Game Studies and Engineering should enable graduates to contribute in a responsible way to solving contemporary problems and to the beneficial development of society and the natural environment.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Klagenfurt. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Games Studies and Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Klagenfurt. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Klagenfurt as the campus town for this programme at University of Klagenfurt.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Klagenfurt. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Klagenfurt.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Klagenfurt.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Klagenfurt is linked from this page so you can compare.
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