Overview

With the help of this Digital Arts and Entertainment - Game Development program at Howest University of Applied Sciences, you will become an all-in developer, who learns to conjure with game graphics and gameplay programming. In addition, the student learns breathtaking real time productions such as games, AR and VR simulations. Art and game design are controlled by code that leads to a sensational gaming experience.

As an accomplished juggler, you keep the many elements that lead to a game in balance. They're in the center of a game's radar work, be it in the engine, the artificial intelligence, the game play, the UI, the 3D visuals...

All aspects of a game are made possible through the efforts of a game developer.

Career

Future job opportunities: 3D programmer, level designer, console programmer, technical artist, gameplay programmer, tool developer, shader developer, asset implementer, game developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Engine

Software Engineering

Graphics programming

Programming

Computation System Fundamentals

3D Fundamentals

Applied Math and Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kortrijk, Belgium

Disciplines

Graphic Design Game Design Digital Media View 12 other Bachelors in Digital Media in Belgium

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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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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

a secondary education diploma that gives access to higher education (university studies) in the country where the diploma has been issued.
a copy of your passport/ID;
a translated and legalised copy of your diploma with transcript of records, or transcript of records and expected graduation document from your school;
an official English language certificate certifying B2 level;
a motivation letter;
if asked: a math test or a portfolio.

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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

7157 EUR / year

≈ 7157 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1157 EUR / year

≈ 1157 EUR / year

Living costs

Kortrijk

Belgium

700 - 1090 EUR / month

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

Funding

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