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Tuition
€20,000/yr verified
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Intake
Autumn 2026
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About this programme
Game Design and Development is a multidisciplinary major in the globally recognised Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture. As the top game design and development programme in Finland, the major offers a unique mix of courses exploring both the artistic and technical aspects of game development. This major produces visionary, out-of-the-box thinkers with the ambition to push the boundaries of game design. Using a project-based, “hands-on with minds-on” approach, the major cultivates a strong community of select students from highly diverse backgrounds. The programme welcomes students with any Bachelor’s degree who have experience in game development or have other applicable skills. Accepted students have included programmers, 3D artists, animators, UX designers, creative writers and sound designers – even architects and psychologists. Please see the intended learning outcomes of the study option at the Programme page.
Course details verified 10 Sep 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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