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ISART Digital
Master en Producer/Manager du Jeu Vidéo
- Paris, France
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
French


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CADA - Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts
Certificate Program in 3D for Games, Animation & VFX
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
CADA’s Games, Animation and VFX education is created for anyone who wants to move from interest to practical skill in the digital visual industry. If you want to begin your journey in 3D, explore animation and CGI, understand the technical side of game and film production or refine your current abilities, CADA gives you a structured way to progress.


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Berlin School of Business and Innovation
MA Game Design
- Hamburg, Germany
MA
Full time
18 months
On-Campus
English
BSBI, in partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), offers the MA Game Design programme, an 18-month interdisciplinary course designed to elevate students’ skills and knowledge in the evolving interactive entertainment field. This dynamic and immersive master's programme aims to develop expertise in game design and drive innovation, preparing students for the growing demands in the digital games industry.


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.


Algebra Bernays University
Summer Program in Game Design
- Zagreb, Croatia
Summer Course
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
Step into the captivating world of game design and unlock your potential to create thrilling gaming experiences. This program is designed to equip students with the fundamental concepts of game design, regardless of the medium they choose to explore. Dive deep into the role of a game designer and unravel the essence of what makes a game truly engaging.


Kingston University
MA in Game Development - Design
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Harness the transformative power of play. Kingston University’s MA in Game Development will give you the design skills and knowledge needed to create masterpieces and thrive in the professional world. Studying this design-focused masters in Game Development will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in the industry.

Universidad Europea
Online Master's Degree in Video Game Design
- Online Spain
Master degree
Full time
12 months
Distance Learning
Spanish
The online Master's Degree in Video Game Design aims to provide you with a professional profile specialized in design that allows you to perform this role within the video game development and creation industry.


American University
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Master of Arts in Game Design
- Washington, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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As the only program of its kind in the United States, the Master of Arts in Game Design drives students to stretch their capacities as designers, developers, consumers, and game administrators and apply that to their unique fields of interest. Students bring to the program their own experiences—whether in politics, science, art, history, marketing, or international studies—and can choose from multidisciplinary courses across our schools of communication, business, and arts.


Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Master of Science in Game Design and Development
- Rochester, USA
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Explore the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.


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.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Interactive Media And Game Design MFA
- Worcester, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Media and Game Design is a program designed to help students develop skills in creating engaging digital experiences. Students work on hands-on projects that ble...


Noroff University College
Foundation in Game Art and Level Design (1/2-year)
- Online
Foundation Year
Full time
6 months
On-Campus
English
Design game worlds, sculpt characters, and explore playable environments in one semester. This 30 ECTS online programme introduces the artistic creativity and technical production behind games and interactive media.


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.


Centennial College
Game Art and Design
- Online Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Centennial College's Game ndash; Art program allows you to gain the skills to launch a career in the dynamic, ever-expanding and intensely creative interactive game industry.


Goldsmiths, University of London
MA Computer Games Art & Design
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art animation, and game programming, and has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business.
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Game Design is an engaging field that blends creativity with technology, enabling you to create compelling interactive experiences. As a Game Design student, you’ll get to explore the artistic and technical components of game creation, from concept development to execution.
Through courses in game mechanics, level design, and storytelling, you'll develop specific skills such as designing user interfaces, programming game behavior, and utilizing animation tools. The curriculum often emphasizes collaborative projects, allowing you to work with peers like an industry team, fostering a creative environment. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives and approaches to problem-solving.
Typically, Game Design programs lead to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preparing you for various career paths in the gaming industry. Graduates commonly find roles as game designers, technical artists, or level designers. With a strong foundation in both the visual and technical aspects of gaming, you'll be equipped to pursue opportunities that encourage innovation across multiple platforms.