Overview

The Computer Science - Game Development at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) students build an advanced skillset centered on real-time rendering, spatial physics, game loops, user interface programming, and intelligent agent behaviors. Rather than focusing solely on design concepts, the curriculum emphasizes low-level technical execution, including C++ development, graphics APIs, memory optimization, and networked multiplayer architectures. The track stands out for its emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration. Computer science students team up with visual artists and animators from the Department of Visual Arts to simulate real studio production pipelines. The experience culminates in a dedicated year-long games capstone project, where interdisciplinary student teams pitch, design, program, and polish a fully functional game demo from scratch.

Graduates are prepared to launch careers as game programmers, graphics engineers, gameplay developers, tools programmers, and physics engine specialists across AAA studios, indie game companies, and simulation firms. Because the track enforces a complete Computer Science B.S. foundation, alumni also hold high versatility, easily transitioning into traditional software development, graphics programming, Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) creation, and defense simulation engineering. The program also provides direct preparation for graduate studies in interactive media and computer graphics.

Key facts

All Freshmen who declare an interest in Engineering or Computer Science at the time of application are admitted to the University as a Pre-Major. You will be admitted as Pre-Chemical Engineering, Pre-Mechanical Engineering, Pre-Computer Engineering, or Pre-Computer Science. Students may also choose Pre-Engineering if they are undecided about which Engineering discipline they want to pursue.

Students will be admitted to the major after they have passed the Gateway requirements for their respective major and successfully completed at least one semester at UMBC. Full acceptance into the major generally occurs within the first two years of enrollment. Please see Gateway Requirements, Sample Four-Year Plans, and departmental websites for additional information.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Graphics
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks
Games Group Project
Introductory Physics I (Game Dynamics & Collisions)

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences View 2181 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

If you have or are currently earning your high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent but have not earned college credits at the university level AFTER earning your diploma, you should apply to UMBC as a first-year student.

We weigh a number of factors in making admission decisions. In addition to grade point average and standardized test scores, the strength of your curriculum, class rank, and other achievements as well as your essay will be considered. We expect applicants to have completed a strong college preparatory program of study from an accredited high school/secondary school.

If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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36604 USD / year

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Funding

The Global Excellence Award funds partial tuition costs (up to $15,000 per year) for first year undergraduate students admitted for the Fall semester.

Students automatically considered after admission, if applied by the Regular Deadline
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a U.S. scale or equivalent) required to qualify
Renewable for up to 4 years

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