Overview

Key features

Thanks to the digital distribution channels and the continuing introduction of new platforms digital gaming has become a highly competitive and truly global industry within the last decade. Survival and success in this environment requires creative and innovative gaming ideas and applications. The program aims to educate a workforce capable of meeting the requirements of this industry in both national and global levels.

Digital Game Design BA Program aims to create a productive environment for the students where they will be able to utilize their theoretical knowledge into practice. It is composed of a number of core courses and a selection of electives to choose from according students’ specific interests and strengths. Reflecting this principles the backbone of the core courses consist of game design studio courses focusing on different types of games.

First year students in the Digital Game Design program of the Istanbul Bilgi University will focus on the design of analog games, second year students on the design of 2D games, third year students on the design of 3D games, and fourth year students will develop a polished game using industry standard techniques and methodologies in a genre and platform of their choosing according to their previous experiences. Studio courses are supported by courses focusing on game programming, game art, and game audio.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design and Creative Thinking

Games and Culture

Digital Game History and Analysis

Game Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Graphic Design Game Design

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant should fill in the online application form (a hardcopy can be obtained by email upon request)

The applicant should upload required documents to the online application form.

Photocopy of high school diploma (with the official transcript)

All High school Transcripts/Grades (last 4 high school years)

Passport photocopy

2 photographs

Blue Card and Certificate of Identity Register Copy

If available, a record of scores for one English Language Competency Examinations (for example TOEFL or Cambridge Certificate)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Istanbul

2000 - 3240 TRY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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