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Game and Media Technology Utrecht University

Highlights
Tuition fee
24432 EUR / year
2601 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
24432 EUR / year
2601 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands

About

The industry therefore needs professionals who can apply these developments to new innovations and know how to implement them within an organization. The Master’s programme in Game and Media Technology at Utrecht University will train you to become such a professional. 

Overview

Game and Media Technology is the only game research Master’s in the Netherlands. The focus is not on playing games, but rather on the technological aspects of games and multimedia in the context of computer science. You will therefore work on creating the systems and techniques behind the game and media system.

In this research Master’s programme in Game and Media Technology at Utrecht University you will explore:

  • Modelling virtual worlds

  • Creating character animation and behaviour

  • Computer vision-based video analysis

  • Building multi-sensory interfaces

Career Prospects

The gaming industry has undergone rapid development in the past decades and now generates turnover that exceeds that of the entertainment and movie industry. Needless to say, the industry requires many savvy employees with high-level degrees in gaming and multimedia. 

In addition, the potential of games as an educational tool is increasingly recognised, giving rise to new market opportunities. The rapid development of the computer sciences and computer hardware – including new gaming media such as mobile phones – drives the constant need for up-to-date professionals.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Motion and Manipulation
  • Game Production
  • Multimedia Retrieval
  • Optimization and Vectorization
  • Small Project Game and Media Technology
  • Pattern Recognition

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Utrecht, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:

  • Computer Science;
  • Data Science;
  • Artificial Intelligence;
  • Programmes with a major in these fields;
  • or progammes with a major in Science and a minor in Computer Science, Data Science or Technical Artificial Intelligence.

general Computer Science solid knowledge and skills

  • a strong motivation plus knowledge, skills, and competences through your CV, course grades and motivation.
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    • Legal aid

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    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      24432 EUR/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 24432 EUR per year during 24 months.
    • EU/EEA

      2601 EUR/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.

    Living costs for Utrecht

    900 - 1450 EUR /month
    Living costs

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Game and Media Technology.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2025
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program
    Merit-based Need-based

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    20 Dec 2025
    OAS ISS Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2025
    ServiceScape Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2025
    Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Headway
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    25000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Aug 2025
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2025
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    90000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Ramsay Centre
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
    The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
    Merit-based

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    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2025
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
    Merit-based Need-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2025
    The MyUS Community Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    MyUS
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2026
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
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    Merit-based Need-based

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    Florida Rentals
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2025
    CryptoRunner Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    CryptoRunner
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
    Merit-based Need-based

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    European Commission
    Location not available

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