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Rochester Institute of Technology · School of Interactive Games and Media
Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development
A 121-credit campus BS in Rochester that emphasizes game programming within a computing core and requires two blocks of cooperative education.
Dedicated BS in Game Design and Development.
Source: academiccatalog.rit.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Internship Required
Two blocks of cooperative education, which may start after the second year
Source: academiccatalog.rit.edu · verified October 12, 2026The plan of study includes game development and algorithmic problem solving, 2D and 3D animation and asset production, development for real-time simulations and games, game design and development courses and advanced IGM/GDD electives in areas such as game design, production, engines and systems, and graphics programming.
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.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
Early decision
November 1 (Early Decision I and Early Action) · for Fall 2027
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Source: rit.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline
January 15 (Regular Decision); Early Decision II January 1 · for Fall (year not printed)
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Source: rit.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — New Undergraduate Students, Full Time Tuition for Domestic and International Students (12-18 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $63,508 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: rit.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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