Overview

The programme Game Design and Programming at Uppsala University provides skills in developing games for commercial production, as well as a deeper understanding of how games work and how they affect us.

The programme mixes practical game development and theoretical courses within game design and programming. In the programme we explore theories and methods in game design, game development and game analysis. Game developers need good communicative skills both to communicate with their team and to shape the experience that the game will provide. To reflect this, the programme provides training in expression through text, imagery and games, as well as verbal communication.

As a programmer, you acquire the logic and technical skills and knowledge that are required to develop games using current as well as tomorrow’s technology. The programme also trains practical production with other disciplines through several project courses.

Career

One of the programme’s strengths is its well-established contact with the game industry. This is why graduates of the programme make up an especially useful network. Through yearly recurring events, notable individuals from the international game industry, former students and academics are invited to judge student projects and share their experiences. This provides an excellent opportunity for you to build your own contact network for your future career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Design

Programming with C/C++

Programming with C/C++ : Algorithms, Data Structures and Design Patterns

Game Programming : Computer Games in 2D

Game Design : Game Development

Game Production : Arcade Games

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Visby, Sweden

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences View 5 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies in Sweden. Also required is advanced+ level mathematics (equivalent of Swedish course Mathematics 3c).

All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6").

Students are selected based on: their completed upper secondary (high school) grades (67%); Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33%)

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

110000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 330000 SEK for the full programme during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 36 months.

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