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Bachelor of Videogame Design and Development
Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología
- Madrid, Spain
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year official degree in videogame and virtual environment design and development.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Videogame Design and Development. Apply relevant analytical
- Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.
Career outcomes
- Videogame and interactive systems programmer
- Videogame and interactive experience designer
- 3D artist and game-engine integration technician
- AI specialist for games
- Virtual environment developer for simulation
- Professional in XR
- Metaverse
- Simulation or visualisation companies
- Independent studio entrepreneur
Curriculum
- Four years
- 240 ECTS. Common subjects include game industry
- Digital design
- Programming
- 3D modelling
- Web design
- Game design and storyboarding
- Development technologies and audio
- Students pick a design
- Art or programming focus from year two. Year three has 12 ECTS of internships and year four an 18 ECTS final degree project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary-school (Bachillerato or equivalent) transcript of the last two years plus diploma
- Apostilled or legalised and homologated in Spain (not needed for IB)
- Minimum average 5/10 or equivalent
- Minimum age 17
- Free admission test (psychopedagogical test and personal interview)
- English certificate of at least CEFR B2.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (Bachillerato or equivalent) transcript of the last two years plus diploma, Apostilled/legalised and homologated by Spain's Ministry of Education (not needed for IB), Minimum age 17, Admission test (psychopedagogical test + personal interview, Free, Online or on campus), Design degrees also an artistic-skills test per the English admissions page.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and
- If you need a student visa
- Apply by 30 June. Take the free online admission test: a minute psychopedagogical test and a minute personal interview. Prepare your last two years of Bachillerato transcripts and diploma
- Apostilled or legalised and homologated by Spain's Ministry of Education (not needed for IB)
- With sworn translations. After admission
- Pay the 2
- 100 EUR place reservation and the 500 EUR file-opening fee (international payments via Flywire). Apply for your student visa and show the original documents at Student Services on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €9,780, €10,920 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €75 EUR |
| Deposit | €2,200 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Design Campus, Avda. Alfonso XIII 97 |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Design Area |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is €9,780, €10,920 EUR per year. The application fee is €75 EUR. The deposit is €2,200 EUR. The estimated living cost is €12,000 EUR.
A portfolio is required. An interview is required.