Overview

Key Features

In the Interactive Media and Game Development program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, faculty and students alike share a passion for finding new ways of looking at traditional media in order to create new media. Beginning on your first days on campus, you’ll be pushing boundaries and making things that matter to you, whether that’s games, interactive fiction, art installations, collaborative performances, or virtual environments.

Our program provides an outstanding interdisciplinary education in the principles of interactive applications and computer-based game development. While each student chooses to focus on either the artistic or technical side of the field, all gain a broad understanding of both, developing a base of knowledge in computer science, mathematics, science, art, music, and English.

Projects are at the heart of the university’s curriculum and as an IMGD major, you’ll complete a variety of projects in your courses, from designing short computer animations to creating new board games. Past team projects have addressed societal problems, such as helping the visually impaired by using audio cues or engaging elementary students in learning how to spell through an iPad game. Through a culminating project you’ll apply your skills to solve a problem likely to be encountered at the professional level, work that generally results in substantive portfolio materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Game Design Studio

Serious Games

Digital Game Design

Design of Tabletop Strategy Games

Social Issues in Interactive Media and Games

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Game Design Software Engineering View 957 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your application through the Common Application

School transcript

School counselor letter of recommendation

Teacher letter of recommendation (math or science teacher preferred)

Submit Test Scores (optional)

Personal interviews in support of your application are available on-campus and in a limited number of cities around the world

In addition to the regular application process, international (non-immigrant) students must meet certain standards, including proof of English proficiency and financial documentation, to join WPI

Tuition Fee

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International

61790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61790 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61790 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61790 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Worcester

1100 - 1620 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Interactive Media and Game Development.

Available Scholarships

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