Master of Science in Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences (GRACE)
Saint Pölten, Austria
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 727 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for students from third countries; EUR 3,000 + student union - fee per year
Key Summary
Introduction
Are you a creative problem-solver with a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design, Information Technologies, or a related field? Do you have solid programming skills and a passion for applying Extended Reality (XR) and gamification in innovative ways across different sectors? If so, GRACE could be the perfect next step in your academic journey.
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Course Contents
GRACE - Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences is an innovative Joint Master Programme led by a consortium of partners belonging to the European University Alliance E3UDRES2 designed to master the art and science of Extended Reality (XR) and gamification for enhanced learning experiences.
This interdisciplinary programme focuses on developing advanced XR tools that are revolutionising professional education, training, and skill development across healthcare, education, and industrial sectors.
Semester Breakdown
The integrated mobility path linking three European countries promises a magnificent lifetime experience and a unique opportunity to build an extensive professional network to start a career.
Within GRACE’s integrated mobility concept, you will complete the
- 1stsemester at St. Pölten UAS in Austria
- 2ndsemester at Saxion UAS in The Netherlands
- 3rdsemester at Vidzeme UAS in Latvia
- 4thsemester at one of the three locations
Core Learning Outcomes
- Design & Innovation
- Didactics & Gamification
- XR Development & Implementation
- Evaluation & Dissemination
Career Opportunities
Recent advancements in technologies like Extended Reality (XR) are profoundly shaping our learning processes and skill acquisition. XR applications, whether in simulated or real environments for training, therapy, education, or entertainment, have seen a significant surge.
Key focus areas include:
- Health
- Industry
- Education
- Green Initiatives
- Art & Design
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.