Overview

In this context, the Digital Game Design programme from MEF University is structured in line with three main objectives:

To train professionals with technical and creative competencies who can work in the game industry,

To provide individuals with entrepreneurial and project management skills that can establish and run their own game studio,

To train researchers with theoretical and methodological equipment who can conduct academic research on game design, interaction, player behaviour and similar topics.

In line with these objectives, the programme aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a balanced manner.

Graduate Profile

Game Studios (Software, Art and Design, in many areas)

Visual and Audio Content Production (Office or Freelance)

Publishing and Product Management

Entrepreneurship

Academy and Research

Other Areas: Educational technologies (educational games and simulations), Health and therapy applications (serious games, gamification), Advertising and media sector (advergame production), Virtual and augmented reality applications

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architectural Design

Programming for Digital Game Design

Visual Communication

Digital Game Art

Mechanics Design Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

68

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Game Design View 7 other Bachelors in Game Design in Turkey

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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

PTE Academic

68

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma

Placement through a nation-wide Placement to First Cycle Programmes Examination (LYS) for Turkish nationals

Certificate of English Proficiency equivalent to TOEFL iBT score of 80 or English Proficiency Examination administered by MEF University

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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

465500 TRY / year

≈ 465500 TRY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

465500 TRY / year

≈ 465500 TRY / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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