Overview

Within the 120 total credit hours needed to complete their undergraduate degree, the students’ business or communication courses (two minors from which they must choose) prepare our students to become effective leaders, entrepreneurs, and/or creative problem solvers in a wide variety of industries.

Key facts

The Virtual Reality and Game Development major at Ohio University is designed to teach students to use emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital games specifically for communication purposes – to inform, to persuade, to entertain, and to educate an audience. Students in this major pride themselves on the use of emerging technologies for social improvement in educational, governmental, corporate, entrepreneurial, and/or entertainment venues.

The program’s emphasis on ethical applications and social improvement goes hand-in-hand with the cutting-edge production approach. Students in the McClure School learn to create innovative immersive content that also makes a difference in the world. Many of the majors also choose to pursue additional credentials such as a certificate in esports, entrepreneurship, or social media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding VR Technology

Digital Tools for VR and Game Development

VR Production

Digital Game Design: Concepts

New Media Storytelling

VR Critical Analysis and Evaluation

Game Development

VR Production: Immersive Audio

Scripting Projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 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

Athens, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application form for the Athens campus.

USD $70 international application fee

Submit your academic records (transcripts and/or relevant school leaving exam results.)

Send official proof of English proficiency, if available.

Submit a copy of your current passport information.

Submit optional materials as desired.

SAT or ACT scores.
Essay(s)
Letter(s) of recommendation
Lists of extra-curricular interests and activities

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14582 USD / year

≈ 14582 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 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

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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Athens

Funding

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