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Whether they have technical talent, a creative streak or simply a love of games, participants from a wide variety of fields come together at the Global Game Jam to create new gaming worlds in 48 hours. The University of Bayreuth is once again providing rooms, equipment and an inspiring atmosphere for the event. The Global Game Jam is one of the world's most known game jams an will take place on the weekend of 30 January to 1 February 2026, starting at 5 p.m. After 48 hours, on Sunday, all the games created, whether complete or not, are presented.

The University of Bayreuth ranks among the top 20 percent of higher education institutions in Europe. In the latest QS World University Ranking: Europe 2026, it is listed at position 187 out of a total of 958 ranked universities and colleges. This marks an improvement compared to previous years – despite the increased number of participating institutions. The ranking evaluates European universities according to quality indicators such as academic reputation, research performance, internationalisation, and the student learning experience.

After intensive collaboration with partners from industry and society over recent years, the University of Bayreuth and its Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have come to a clear conclusion: a functioning innovation ecosystem has emerged in the region that makes concrete innovation projects possible. With the development of the "Bayreuth Model", the university is now presenting an approach that is even more closely aligned with the needs of businesses and consistently translates cooperation into measurable results.

Whether they have technical talent, a creative streak or simply a love of games, participants from a wide variety of fields come together at the Global Game Jam to create new gaming worlds in 48 hours. The University of Bayreuth is once again providing rooms, equipment and an inspiring atmosphere for the event. The Global Game Jam is one of the world's most known game jams an will take place on the weekend of 30 January to 1 February 2026, starting at 5 p.m. After 48 hours, on Sunday, all the games created, whether complete or not, are presented.

The University of Bayreuth ranks among the top 20 percent of higher education institutions in Europe. In the latest QS World University Ranking: Europe 2026, it is listed at position 187 out of a total of 958 ranked universities and colleges. This marks an improvement compared to previous years – despite the increased number of participating institutions. The ranking evaluates European universities according to quality indicators such as academic reputation, research performance, internationalisation, and the student learning experience.

After intensive collaboration with partners from industry and society over recent years, the University of Bayreuth and its Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have come to a clear conclusion: a functioning innovation ecosystem has emerged in the region that makes concrete innovation projects possible. With the development of the "Bayreuth Model", the university is now presenting an approach that is even more closely aligned with the needs of businesses and consistently translates cooperation into measurable results.

Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.

Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.