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DigiPen Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Game Development
A 30-credit online MS in Game Development completed in five part-time semesters, with C++ and game design coursework and a team capstone game project.
Dedicated online Master of Science in Game Development.
Source: online.digipen.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Two core computer science courses (data structures and object-oriented C++), six game development courses covering design principles, technical, system, level and UX design methods and industry trends, and a capstone project.
No hardware or software requirement published on the pages we checked.
Portfolio policy not published
The school's pages we checked do not state a portfolio policy for this program. That does not mean no portfolio is required — ask the admissions office.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances. How to prepare a game design portfolio
Priority deadline
November 20, 2026 · for Spring 2027
Source: online.digipen.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline
December 21, 2026 · for Spring 2027
Source: online.digipen.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Online graduate (MS in Artificial Intelligence and MS in Game Development), per creditFrom the school's online tuition table | $1,666 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$49,980 = 30 credits × $1,666 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: online.digipen.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Dragon Opportunity Scholarship Institutional scholarshipCompetitive
Up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years · Renewable for up to four years
Eligibility: Incoming students only, including International Partnership students
How to apply: Separate application required
Deadline: April 1 (year not printed)
Source: digipen.edu · verified October 12, 2026School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.
None verified for this program. Game design degrees do not require one specific specialized accreditation.
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Washington.
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