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Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Interactive Media & Game Development
Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Media & Game Design
A three-year, studio-based on-campus MFA in Interactive Media & Game Design in which students develop an individual creative practice and finish with an individual project shown in a public forum and a portfolio.
Dedicated MFA in Interactive Media & Game Design.
Source: wpi-grad.cleancatalog.net · verified October 12, 2026We list dedicated game degrees and officially named game concentrations at institutionally accredited US schools. Eligibility rules
Exhibition / showcase Required
Project shown in a public forum open for public engagement and critique
Source: wpi-grad.cleancatalog.net · verified October 12, 2026The 2026-27 catalog lists 45 credit hours: Design Studio (12), core coursework (21), an elective (3) and a thesis project (9); exit requirements are a capstone project, its public presentation and a portfolio.
No hardware or software requirement published on the pages we checked.
Portfolio required
Portfolio and an artist/designer/writer's statement required.
Official portfolio instructions
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 12, 2026We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances. How to prepare a game design portfolio
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall (year not printed)
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 12, 2026Funding consideration deadline
Jan 15 · for Fall (year not printed)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 12, 2026Funding consideration deadline
Oct 15 · for Spring (year not printed)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate tuition (general rate)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,775 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$79,875 = 45 credits × $1,775 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: wpi.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Early decision scholarship Institutional scholarshipGuaranteed (as stated)
Minimum $25,000 per year · Each year (four years)
Eligibility: First-year applicants admitted through early decision
Source: wpi.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.
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University of Southern California
Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Media
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