Overview

At the Games Development programme from SAE Institute Dubai you will undertake specialized units designed for students to participate in real-world projects under the guidance of expert SAE staff. With this unique teaching style, you will demonstrate your skills and technical knowledge in a collaborative and creative studio-based learning environment.

Each degree program is broken up into discrete stages, each designed to promote different skills.

Career

Games programmer
Games designer
Graphics programmer
Level developer
Mobile game developer
Simulation specialists
Physics programmer
Game physics engineer
Game lighting artist
Engine programmer
Game effects programmer
Game economy designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gameplay Scripting and Gameplay Programming

Level Design and Development

Principles of Game Design

Project Management and Professional Etiquette

Critical and creative thinking

Contemporary industry overview

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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60

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Visual Arts Graphic Design Game Design View 8 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United Arab Emirates

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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

60

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants from all applicant groups who wish to study a Bachelor degree course must satisfy the following entry requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age (or turning 18 during your first year of studies) or 17y before the commencement of the first term;

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or equivalent; which is Grade/Year 12 according to the Australian curriculum.

Completion of a Diploma level qualification or higher issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); or other equivalent qualifications.

Experience Based Entry - for applicants who do not meet the requirements of entry criteria 1 or 2. Please read the section below on Experience Based Entry, Higher Education Pathway or contact an SAE Course Advisor directly for more information.

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

60300 AED / year

≈ 60300 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

60300 AED / year

≈ 60300 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dubai

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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