Overview

At the Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (DNID) from University of Pittsburgh students will learn how to build interactive narrative systems through games, literature, virtual reality environments, and other media experiences in a variety of fields.

Key facts

This programme is operated jointly by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (DSAS) and the School of Computing and Information (SCI).

It offers training that builds a solid foundation in Writing, Composition, Computer Science, and Information Science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Narrative and Technology

Digital Humanity

Digital Narrative and Interactive Design

Data Analysis

Interactive Literature

Game, Story, Play

Visual Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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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

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General requirements

Online Application

Short Answer Question

Original or certified, official completed secondary school records from equivalent to U.S. grades 9-11 (transcripts, marksheets, certificates, examination results, etc.) and any national/state examination results required in your country.

SAT or ACT Results

International students are typically required to submit an English language proficiency exam.

$55 USD—Application Fee

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

47628 USD / year

≈ 47628 USD / year
Out-of-State

47628 USD / year

≈ 47628 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23928 USD / year

≈ 23928 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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