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Vilnius Business College
Bachelor in Game Development
- Vilnius, Lithuania
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor in Game Development is all about turning your ideas into real games. If you love gaming, storytelling, design, or coding, this programme gives you the skills to create your own interactive worlds. You’ll learn game design, programming, 3D modelling, animation, and project teamwork.


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Saxion University of Applied Sciences
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Bachelor in Creative Media and Game Technologies
- Enschede, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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A virtual reality game, an interactive video, and visual effects in movies have more in common than you might think. These products are all created by teams that combine creativity, technology, and experience. Creative Media and Game Technologies (CMGT) offers you precisely this magical combination.


Carroll University
Bachelor in Video Game Design
- Waukesha, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Carroll University's unique Video Game Design major will prepare you for a career in game design and development. As a student in this major, you will learn design thinking as it applies to the game design process. You will develop skills in creating graphics, sound and writing for games, and will learn basic coding principles.


Universal Arts School
Bachelor in Game Design
- Los Angeles, USA
- Valencia, Spain
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English, Spanish
Study Game Design and Video Game Art in an international degree program with dual certification USA–Spain. 1) Learn mechanic design, narrative, and user experience. 2) Create environments, characters, props, and playable levels. 3) Program prototypes, systems, and complete worlds for all genres.
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SAE Institute
BA/BSc (Hons) Game Design
- London, United Kingdom
Bachelor's degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Design, production, testing. Study Game Design and gain experience in the full game production pipeline. Study the art of connecting with audiences and meeting business needs with a BA(Hons) Content Creation & Digital Marketing degree.


Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Design
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Bachelor's degree
Full time
8 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Game Design BFA gives a well-rounded education in the arts with an emphasis on understanding and applying techniques including 3D modeling, animation, and lighting in video game production. Students graduate with a solid grasp of the fundamental game art principles, including knowledge of game engine technology and pre-production and production environments.


Universidad Loyola
Degree in Video Game Design and Digital Animation
- Seville, Spain
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
Spanish
With the Degree in Design and Development of Videogames and Animation from Universidad Loyola you will be able to develop professionally in a sector such as digital content that is constantly growing and that has important applications in many sectors such as education, health, services, aeronautics... A University degree that will allow you to acquire and enhance your technical, artistic and creative abilities.


George Mason University
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Game Design
- Fairfax, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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This degree prepares students for employment in the computer gaming design and development field, within the commercial and federal sectors. The program's mix of liberal arts and technology satisfies an industry that demands academically rigorous technical expertise coupled with an understanding of the artistic and creative elements of the evolving medium. Mason's proximity to the nation's capital and to some of the gaming industry's giants also provides students with opportunities to secure an internship while studying.


SAE Institute
BA/BSC (Hons) Game Art & Animation
- London, United Kingdom
Bachelor's degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Bring your vision to the gaming world with a BA/BSC (Hons) Game Art & Animation degree. If you see a career in games development as a game art and animation professional in your future, SAE’s pioneering game art degree combines fundamental games theories with practical projects to set you up for success.


Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Art
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Bachelor's degree
Full time
8 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Game Art BFA gives students a well-rounded overview of professional game art tools and fundamentals. Students will be taught both traditional and digital techniques with the ability to specialize in modeling or concepting environments, characters, or both.


University of Inland Norway
Bachelor in Game Art and Animation
- Lillehammer, Norway
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Do you want to work with drawing, animation, game development, and 3D visualisation? Study in Norway's most vibrant, collaborative, and innovative community for games and technologies, where you get to learn from experienced supervisors, artists, and industry professionals.


Noroff University College
Bachelor in Interactive Media – Games
- Kristiansand, Norway
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
This programme will provide you with a diverse range of game design skills and the knowledge needed to succeed in the industry. You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio that opens doors in an exciting and ever-evolving field. The programme prepares you for immediate entry into the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio to boost your job prospects upon graduation.


Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Bachelor in Creative Media & Game Technologies
- Groningen, Netherlands
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Making games to develop the future! Games are all around us, both in our daily lives and at the cutting-edge of technology. In the Creative Media and Game Technologies programme (CMGT), you will work with cutting-edge technologies and learn how to build the future through making games: how to deploy technologies and how to invent with them. This four-year international programme focuses on students who want to dive into the broad and fast-changing field of digital technology.


Northeastern University
Bachelors in Game Design
- Toronto, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design focuses on helping students develop skills in creating engaging and interactive video games. The program covers core areas like game mechanics, storytelling, a...


Cleveland Institute Of Art
Bachelor in Game Design
- Cleveland, USA
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
In CIA's Game Design major, you'll develop gaming experiences and build the foundation for a career in game design in art- and media-related industries. Our students work with innovative production processes including 3D modeling, animation, programming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), visual design, audio, interactive storytelling, and game production.
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Game Design degree programs at the Bachelor's level offer a creative and technical foundation for aspiring game developers. You'll learn how to blend storytelling, art, and technology to craft immersive gaming experiences.
Through courses in game development, interactive storytelling, and 3D modeling, you'll gain practical skills in areas such as user interface design, level creation, and programming gameplay mechanics. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives in design and technology. Projects often involve working collaboratively in teams, simulating real-world development environments, and enhancing your portfolio.
As a student, expect to explore the principles of game design and production, alongside subjects like animation and sound design. Graduates often pursue careers as game designers, level designers, or project managers in interactive media. The skills you'll develop are applicable not just in gaming, but across various fields like education and simulation, opening doors to diverse creative opportunities.