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Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Rochester, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Rochester Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A certificate from game design fundamentals through implementation in an industry-standard engine.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Game Design and Development and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Game industry
  • Education and interactive design

Curriculum

  • Required courses are game design fundamentals
  • Game development fundamentals and advanced game development
  • Plus 3-5 semester hours from media studies
  • Narrative development
  • Game frameworks or 3D character courses
  • For 12-14 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent) with a college-preparatory record: about 4 years English
  • 3 social studies or history
  • 3-4 mathematics and 2-3 science
  • With specific mathematics and science by college
  • One recommendation
  • Portfolio for art and design majors
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • English test unless exempt (Duolingo 120
  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79/4.5
  • PTE Academic 58).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcript, One recommendation letter, Required high school mathematics and science vary by college (e.g. 3-4 years of math), Transfer applicants need college transcripts, Proof of funds of at least 78, 000 USD for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 58
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action 1 Nov
  2. Early Decision II 1 Jan
  3. Regular Decision 15 Jan (official website 2. Apply online through the Common Application or the RIT application. The application fee is 65 USD. Upload transcripts
  4. A recommendation
  5. English test scores (official website and a portfolio where the major requires one. Receive the decision and pay the 500 USD deposit to enrol (1 May for Regular Decision). Submit the declaration of financial support
  6. Obtain the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year$64,608 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit$1,000 USD

Program details

CampusRochester
Faculty or schoolGolisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Creative Arts and Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value121
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.