Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University

    Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University

    Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University

    Purdue University offers the Bachelor of Game Development and Design as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for game development and design and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Game Development and Design

    There's more to game development than just games!

    The game development and design major brings virtual worlds to life in industries that include education, health care, science, research and employee training. Create new uses for computer games by combining your imagination with classes in visualization, rendering, animation and programming.

    The Purdue Polytechnic Institute is one of 10 academic colleges at Purdue University. The Polytechnic specializes in team-based labs where you'll test ideas, take things apart and put them back together - only better. You'll learn side-by-side with professors who have worked in the industry and thrive on combining theory, imagination and real-world application. In this innovative environment, you'll learn by doing - gaining deep technical knowledge and applied skills in your chosen discipline coupled with problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication and leadership skills employers desire.

    Disciplines

    Purdue Polytechnic Institute

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University

    Entry Requirements

    For most first-time college students (future freshman) a complete application includes:

    • The application itself
    • Purdue-specific questions from the application
    • Self-reported high school grades
    • Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores*
    • Proof of English proficiency (for citizens of non-English speaking countries)
    • The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)

    Students apply to Purdue using the Common Application. This application requires you to provide a personal essay and answer Purdue-specific questions. View current essay questions.

    We accept SAT or ACT scores and have no preference on which test is taken. You may report the best scores from across different tests. If able, you should take one or the other in the spring of your junior year in preparation for the November 1 Early Action deadline that encompasses scholarship consideration.

    When you apply, you are able to report best components from different test dates. School codes for Purdue West Lafayette: ACT – 1230; SAT – 1631.

    *For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023, Purdue is test flexible. This means that if a student can take an SAT or ACT, we prefer they do so. However, we recognize that possible cancellations and postponement of national standardized tests due to pandemic restrictions may be impacting students’ applications. With that in mind, we will move forward and review any application from a student who is unable to take a standardized test.

    Looking ahead: In 2024, Purdue will return to requiring the SAT or ACT test score(s) for admission consideration. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Game Development and Design

  •   Technical artist
  •   Game Design Scripter
  •   Software Engineer
  •   Cinematic Lead
  •   Animation/Performance Tracker
  •   Character Designer
  •   Interaction Designer
  • Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University

    The steps to apply to Purdue are relatively simple.

    1. Complete and submit an online application.
    2. Pay attention to and meet application deadlines.
    3. Make sure we receive all material required for your application to be complete.
    Bachelor of Game Development and Design at Purdue University
    Purdue University
    Purdue University
    United States of America

    United States of America, West Lafayette

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