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3iS International Institute of Image & Sound
Bachelor & Master in Animation
- Paris, France
Integrated Masters
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
Animate your vision... This combined diploma at 3iS International trains you in storytelling, character design, motion, and technology—from concept to screen. Master narrative craft and technical tools to direct and create for global animation and entertainment. For visual storytellers ready to bring worlds to life...


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Royal College of Art
MA Animation
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Animation program at the Royal College of Art has a world-class reputation for artistic, director-led creative practice and innovative risk-taking and our students also explore the increasingly porous borders between animation, virtual reality, augmented reality, or new media art. The program maintains an ethos and environment of experimentation and creativity built on a foundation of social and cultural interrogation and contextual and critical thinking.


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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.


Berkeley City College
Associate of Arts in Animation and Game Design
- Berkeley, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Berkeley City College’s A.A. degree in Animation and Game Design prepares students for entry-level jobs in the game and animation fields and provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia and game jobs. The program is interdisciplinary and focuses on developing artistic, animation, critical thinking, and computer skills.


IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Milan
BA in CG Animation and Game Design
- Milan, Italy
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Italian, English
The Bachelor of Arts in CG Animation and Game Design at IED Milano trains professionals in the design, modelling, and animation of 3D objects, characters, environments, and visual effects.
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Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our Game Engineering degree will teach you how to create computer games. You’ll learn to design, develop and use computer graphics software on different platforms, including game consoles and advanced 3D reality environments. We’ll focus on the design, development and implementation of software that drives computer games,


Notre Dame University-Louaize
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Computer Graphics and Animation
- Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The mission of the Computer Science (CGA) program is to educate students in the principles and practices of computer science, preparing them for life-long learning and careers in software design and development, computing systems technology, and research.


University of Inland Norway
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Bachelor in Game Art and Animation
- Lillehammer, Norway
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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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.


SMK College of Applied Sciences
Professional Bachelor in Computer Games and Animation
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Kaunas, Lithuania
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Studies of Computer Games and Animation are perfect for those, who cannot spend a day without games. It is possible to turn one’s hobby into a job and to constantly develop in a rapidly growing and extremely dynamic business of computer games and animation.


Athlone Institute of Technology
Animation and Motion Design – BA (Hons)
- Athlone, Ireland
BA
On-Campus
English
This Program is a creative mix of Animation & Motion Design disciplines. The purpose of animation is to entertain and may also inform, while the purpose of motion design is informative and may also entertain.


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.


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.


Kingston University
BSc (Hons) in Game Development
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Kick off your career in games development with the Game Development BSc (Hons) degree course from Kingston University, ranked No.2 in London for Animation and Game Design (The Guardian University Guide 2025). You will experience all aspects of game development from concept design and prototyping through to programming, production, testing and publishing.


Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Master of Arts in Computer Animation and Visual effects
- Rome, Italy
MA
Full time
2 years
Blended
Italian
The MA Degree Program in Computer Animation and Visual Effects at RUFA is an artistic specialization course designed to train designers in digital animation and visual effects for film, television, audiovisual productions, and the web to blend digital technology, manual reproduction, cultural know-how, and creative capacity.


Kingston University
MA in Computer Animation
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Launch your career in the creative industries with the Computer Animation MA from Kingston University. At Kingston, we are an active member of the Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA) and the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA). On this course, you will gain access to the latest industry software. Learn how to use tools like Autodesk Maya & Mudbox, Arnold, Maxon One (including Zbrush), Nuke, Mari, Adobe Suite and Substance 3D, and Animbot.


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.
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You'll spend your time in this field learning how to turn concepts into playable experiences and animated worlds, working across both the artistic and technical sides of game production.
The learning environment fosters collaboration and creative problem-solving, drawing together people who think visually and analytically in equal measure. Your coursework will cover areas like character rigging, level design, narrative scripting, and real-time rendering, giving you hands-on practice with the full production pipeline from concept art through to a finished, interactive product.
On the animation side, you'll study motion principles, storyboarding, and 3D modeling techniques used across games, film, and interactive media. Game-specific modules often include game mechanics theory, user experience design, and audio integration, so you graduate with a broad but focused skill set.
Careers span game studios, animation houses, film production companies, UX teams, and virtual reality development. Many graduates also move into freelance work or indie development, where understanding the whole pipeline, from art direction to technical implementation, is a genuine advantage.