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The Game Design and Development program is a comprehensive course that aims to equip students with the essential skills to develop both mobile and PC games, as well as start their own game companies. The video game industry is the fastest-growing entertainment industry in the world, with a market volume exceeding €222 billion, surpassing that of film and music combined.
Due to the rapid advancements in technology and the constant release of new games, the gaming industry offers a wide range of career opportunities in various disciplines. This program provides you with access to a broad range of opportunities and prepares you to pursue a successful career in this exciting field.
Bachelor’s Degree (BA)
Duration:
3 years, full-time
When:
From Monday to Wednesday every week
Where:
Tallinn
Language:
English
Credits:
180 ECTS
Field of Study:
Arts
Autumn semester application deadline:
31.08.2025 (EU) / 30.06.2025 (non-EU)
Tuition fee per year:
7120 € (EU) / 7520 € (non-EU)
Is This Curriculum Suitable for You?
If you love playing games and have an interest in game development, the Game Design and Development curriculum is perfect for you. You can specialize in game graphics or software development and explore various interests.
This curriculum equips you with the tools and knowledge to design virtual worlds from scratch and become a core member of a team that develops captivating gameplay and game mechanics. It's a journey of discovering and designing games that will engage and inspire millions of people around the world.
Why Study Game Design and Development?
- One of the four game development study programmes in Europe and the only one in the Baltics;
- Lectures by experienced industry professionals;
- Benchmark development tools;
- Regular GameJams;
- Small class sizes of up to 25 students.
- understand, assess, and carry out scientific work based on a well-considered methodological and theoretical basis.
Career opportunities
Below are some career opportunities in the gaming industry:
- Character designer
- Level designer
- Game designer
- Software developer for games
- Concept artist
- Video game graphics artist
Criteria for admission
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an internationally recognized secondary education program
- Submission of a motivation letter
- Participation in an admission interview
- Proof of English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (IELTS score validity is three years), TOEFL 46-59 (TOEFL score validity is two years), Cambridge 162-170, Pearson English International Certificate (PIC) 46-52.
If you have any questions regarding admission, please get in touch with admissions@euas.eu.
Curriculum
Game Design and Development Specialisation Module (62 ECTS)
Entrepreneurship module (15 ECTS)
Basic Studies Module (26 ECTS)
Research Methodology Module (9 ECTS)
Game Design General Studies Module (26 ECTS)
Internship and Written Papers Module (42 ECTS)
Game Design and Development Specialisation Module
Head of Curriculum
Andrejs Rusinovskis
andrejs.rusinovskis@eek.ee
Guest lecturer
Nicola Piovesan
CEO of Chaosmonger Studio
As a film director and game developer, I love sharing what I’ve learned from working in the industry. Teaching Narrative and Introduction to the Game Industry at EEK Mainor is a great way to help students connect creativity with real-world skills. My goal is to give them the tools and insights they need to tell great stories and find their place in the game industry.
Zino Adidi
Chief technology officer at SeekMake
I bring 15+ years of experience in software engineering, product development, and innovation to my teaching at EEK. I'm passionate about helping students understand how emerging technologies—like AI, Web3, and XR—are shaping the future of game development. My goal is to equip them with the skills to not just adapt to the future, but to lead it.
About EUAS
Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences is located in Ülemiste City, which is the largest business campus in the Baltics. Our aim is to create a community of talented individuals from all around the globe. We offer practical education that aligns with the needs of global employers in innovative business sectors, thus enhancing our students' career prospects.
Alumni
Taivo Seppa
Inspirational specialists from both Estonia and abroad lecture in the field of computer game design and entrepreneurship, sharing their practical knowledge and experience. Thanks to the diverse curriculum, I can apply the knowledge gained at Mainor in various fields.
Kevin Otto Koit cum laude
Unreal Tallinn community leader and computer game development instructor at Tallinn Polytechnic School.
During these 3 years, I have not only gained knowledge and skills but also made good friends and connections. The lecturers were amazing and cool, and thanks to one of them, I found my way into the huge community of Estonian game developers, which was life-changing for me. Through this, I discovered new opportunities and was able to contribute to this community.
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