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Abertay University
UnclaimedAbertay University in Dundee was the first institution in the world to offer a degree in computer game design (1997) and remains …
Breda University of Applied Sciences
UnclaimedBUas offers bachelor's degrees in Creative Media and Game Technologies with specializations in game art, design, and engineering; renowned for its IGAD …
Carnegie Mellon University — Entertainment Technology Center
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewThe ETC is a two-year professional graduate program offering a Master of Entertainment Technology (MET) degree, a joint program between CMU's School …
Champlain College — Game Design & Development
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewChamplain College offers BS/BFA programs in Game Programming, Game Art, Game Design, Game Production Management, and Game Sound Design.
Clark University — Becker School of Design & Technology
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewHighly ranked game design and development programs with strong industry reputation through the Becker legacy and strong recent national rankings.
DePaul University — School of Design and Cinematic Arts
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewDePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media offers BS and MFA programs in game design, programming, animation, and sound design.
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewOne of the first institutions to offer a bachelor's degree in video game development. Known for technically rigorous programs in computer science …
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
UnclaimedAsian DigiPen campus offering rigorous game development, computer science, and digital art programs in partnership with Singapore's education ecosystem.
Drexel University — Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewDrexel's BS in Game Design & Production and BS in Game Programming combine studio practice with Drexel's signature co-op work experience.
Falmouth University — Games Academy
UnclaimedFalmouth's Games Academy offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Game Design, Game Development, and Computing for Games within a creative-industries-focused university.
Full Sail University
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewAccelerated, year-round bachelor's and master's programs in Game Design, Game Development, and Game Art oriented towards career readiness.
Futuregames
UnclaimedIndustry-connected European school offering applied programs in game design, programming, technical art, and game art.
Georgia Institute of Technology
UnclaimedTop engineering university with strong computer science, graphics, AI, and interactive computing pathways highly relevant to game development.
Howest University of Applied Sciences — Digital Arts & Entertainment
UnclaimedHighly respected European program known for technical game development, game graphics, VFX, and production-ready graduate talent.
HTW Berlin — International Media and Computing
UnclaimedHTW Berlin's Game Design BA and International Media and Computing programs combine technical computing with game and media design.
KAIST
UnclaimedPremier South Korean science and engineering university with elite strengths in graphics, AI, robotics, and advanced computing applicable to games.
LaSalle College Montréal — Video Game Programming
UnclaimedLaSalle College Montréal offers DEC (college-level) and AEC programs in video game programming, 3D animation, and game design tightly coupled to the …
Michigan State University — Media and Information: Game Design
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewMichigan State's Department of Media and Information offers BA and MA programs with a Game Design & Development concentration.
Nanyang Technological University
UnclaimedLeading Asian university with strong computer science, AI, media, and interactive digital technology pathways relevant to advanced game development careers.
Northeastern University — Khoury College / CAMD
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewNortheastern's interdisciplinary game programs span Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the College of Arts, Media and Design, with co-ops embedded in …
NYU Game Center
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewThe NYU Game Center offers BFA and MFA programs at Tisch School of the Arts with a focus on game design as …
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Games and Simulation Arts & Sciences
Unclaimed Princeton ReviewRPI's GSAS program is a cross-school degree combining coursework from HASS, Science, and Engineering for a unique STEM-plus-arts credential.
Ringling College of Art and Design
UnclaimedWell regarded creative institution with strong programs relevant to game art, animation, visual development, and interactive media careers.
Ritsumeikan University — College of Information Science & Engineering
UnclaimedMajor Japanese university with computing and interactive media programs relevant to game technology, simulation, and digital content industries.