Overview

The Program

Students in the Game Programming program at DePaul University will learn about software engineering, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, animation, software architecture, and networking. The game programming degree addresses the real-world needs of industry through special, topic-based classes.

Courses are taught with a mixture of theory and applied practice. Covering both emerging trends and proven knowledge, the program's content is always relevant and current. This combination of approaches allows students to understand the connection between realized applied systems and issues they'll likely face professionally in years to come.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of the C++ programming language.
Use design patterns to create and design large-scale real-time software systems.
Architect and implement real-time Game Engine.
Implement and apply advanced rendering techniques for real-time graphics simulation.
Create and manage a development schedule of a complex software projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discrete Structures for Computer Science

Programming

Data Structures

Systems

Applied 3D Geometry

Optimized C++

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

52 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Game Design Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 342 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application ($75 application fee for international students)

Send official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended, one which must show the conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Bachelor’s degree awarded from a regionally accredited institution

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

Tuition Fees

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51116 USD / year

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51116 USD / year

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51116 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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