Academic Prerequisits

For your application you will need an authentified copy of your University Entrance Certificate (HZB) valid in Hessen. If you receive your University Entrance Certificate HZB only after the application deadline, you must submit a certification of enrollment from your school and the last two school reports. If you do not have a University Entrance Certificate at all and do not expect to obtain it in the year of your application, you may apply for admission based on outstanding artistic aptitude. Successful proof of outstanding artistic aptitude in the Entrance Examination qualifies for enrollment in the Expanded Realities Programme without University Entrance Certificate.

Moreover you must give proof of English language proficiency through a Certificate (B2; IELTS; TOEFFL, etc.) or through an English grade better than average on your school report.

Step 1 Online Registration
In order to apply for the BA Expanded Realities Programme first of all you need to register on the website of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. At the end of the online registration procedure you will receive an application number. Moreover you are requested to print out, fill in and sign an application form.
For more information please download our Information Sheet for Applicants with German University Entrance Certificate (in German language).
The Online Registration will be available from 01.03.2019 under:
Online Registration

Step 2: Submission of your Application
Submit your signed application form together with your complete application documents to the Student Service Center (SSC) of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. Application deadline for winter term 2019 is: 01.06.2019.

Applications can be submitted only once a year. The programme regularly starts each year in the Winter Semester.

Step 3: Artistic Entrance Examination/Digital Portfolio
Usually the Expanded Realities Entrance Examination consists of two stages: a Portfolio Examination and a Presence Examination. During the Portfolio Examination the Examiners Board will assess your work samples. If you pass the Portfolio Examination you will receive an invitation for the Presence Examination which takes place on the Media Campus in Dieburg, Germany and includes a practical test and an interview. The Presence Examination is carried out in the Rooms of the Expanded Realities department. During the practical test you will be asked to complete creative and conceptual assignments. In the interview the Examiners will ask questions with regard to your digital portfolio, your motivation and your knowledge and practical experience in the field of study. The entire Presence Examination will be carried out in English language. You will receive written notification on your Expanded Realities Entrance Examination results. In case of failure the Entrance Examination may be repeated once.

In order to take the Entrance Examination you must submit a curriculum vitae, a motivation statement (min. 1000 characters in English) and a digital portfolio with 3 work samples as part of the application procedure. This could be anything related to the field of Expanded Realities, such as: 3D experiences, virtual- or augmented reality applications, 3D games, 3D graphics , 360° video, concept art, storyboards, corresponding prototypes/physical models etc. Please note:

• You may send a maximum of 3 digital work samples only
• Label the data device (USB stick or CDR /DVD) clearly with your full name
• Make sure that the data device and all files run flawlessly
• The work samples will not be returned unless you add a stamped and self addressed envelope
• Fill in and include the Entrance Examination Application Form (provided with this document) as well as your cv and motivation statement
• If you are under age 18 you must submit written consent from your parent/guardian to take the Expanded Realities Entrance Examination

If you have further questions regarding the Entrance Examination please contact the Chairperson of the Expanded Realities Entrance Examination Board.

For more information please download our Information Sheet for Applicants with German University Entrance Certificate (in German language).

You may send your application via post or submit it in person:

Postal Adress:
Hochschule Darmstadt
Student Service Center
Haardtring 100
D-64295 Darmstadt

Visitor Adress:
Student Service Center
Schöfferstrasse 3
Building C10
D-64295 Darmstadt