Overview

As the name suggests, the Creative Media and Game Technologies programme at Saxion University of Applied Sciences covers everything you need to know about creative media and game technologies. In the first year, you'll have the chance to explore various roles and find the one that fits you best. In the following years, you can specialize in your desired direction.

CMGT is a collaborative programme. You'll work in teams to tackle challenges to experience the industry workflow, to prepare yourself as a fully prepared starting professional.

Career:

You will enter an incredibly wide and globally oriented professional field. You can join one of the many prominent companies, an exciting smaller firm, or start your own business. Each role provides specialized skills and insights, opening doors to a variety of career options aligned with your interests and aspirations.

With your qualifications you can chose from a wide range of professions such as:

3D Environment Artist
Technical Artist
UI Designer
Level Designer
Game Developer
Engine Programmer

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Programme Structure

CMGT is structured around three professional roles, each offering two learning paths:

Artist

Technical Environment Artist
Game Artist

Designer

Narrative Designer
Game Designer

Engineer

Game Engineer
Graphical Engineer

The programme includes courses such as Fundamentals, Personal Branding and Core Skills, alongside specialised courses depending on your chosen learning path.

Each path allows you to develop specific skills within your field of interest. Whether you enjoy creating visual assets, designing engaging gameplay and stories, or developing the technology behind games, you can focus on the area that best matches your interests and ambitions.

For more information about the learning paths and course content, visit the Saxion website.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students with one of these nationalities: Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Iranian, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Yemeni have an April 1st deadline

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Enschede, Netherlands

Disciplines

Game Design Digital Media Animation

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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

OR

80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must be admissible to higher education through a diploma with satisfactory results at least equivalent to the Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO-4 for the bachelor programmes.
A minimum TOEFL Internet Based score of 4.5, or 80 for exams taken before 21 January 2026. TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or an equivalent English language qualification is required for EU and non-EU students.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9360 EUR / year

≈ 9360 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Enschede

Netherlands

650 - 920 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Enschede

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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