As soon as the application phase for the B.A. Digital Games and our M.A. programs approaches each year, we invite all interested applicants to join our open online information sessions. There, CGL staff will provide you with everything you need to know about applying to, studying at, and graduating from the Cologne Game Lab.
InfoHours 2026
Our next round of information sessions for prospective applicants will be scheduled in time for the upcoming application phase in 2026.
Dates and details will be announced here — please check back regularly for updates.
B.A. Digital Games
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M.A. Digital Games
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M.A. Game Development & Research
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M.A. 3D Animation for Film & Games
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Inclusive Mentoring
We are pleased that you are interested in studying at the Cologne Game Lab and would like to support you in the best possible way.
As we pay special attention to inclusion and gender equality at our university, we offer a specialized online mentoring session for female applicants, BIPoC, LGBTQIA+ applicants, applicants with disabilities, and refugee applicants.
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+++Join us on Discord+++
Some CGL students have created a Discord channel to assist you with any questions about preparing your portfolios. As successful applicants, the students contributing to this group can give useful advice on how to create an impressive portfolio.
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