Overview

In the Game Design and Development master's degree from Rochester Institute of Technolog, you will explore the entertainment technology landscape as well as other related areas.

The program simultaneously covers the breadth of the game design and development landscape through study in topics such as computer graphics, game engines, interactive narrative, and game world design.

The program is characterized by a clear focus on development, but also educates developers in the design process. The degree is intended specifically for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization.

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The MAGIC Center is a digital sandbox for students and faculty pushing the boundaries of technology, art and design. It includes five state-of-the-art classrooms built around delivering hands-on curriculum in game design, 2D and 3D animation, and digital design. Students learn on the same hardware and software platforms used in industry while honing their technical and creative skills. A fully outfitted sound stage and post-production studios further enhance experiential education opportunities and permit faculty to introduce real-world film, animation, and digital media workflows to the classroom.

Typical Job Titles

Game Developer

Junior C++ Developer

Systems Design Engineer

Unity Developer

Associate Engine/Graphics Automation Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Game Development Processes

Game Design

Gameplay and Prototyping

Colloquium in Game Design and Development

Game Industry Themes and Perspectives

Colloquium in Game Design and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission. January 31 priority deadline

Language

English

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Game Design Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 47 other Masters in Game Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete a graduate application.

Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in a relevant field such as information technology, computer science, software engineering, or computer graphics. Students with undergraduate degrees in related disciplines such as digital media or human-computer interaction may be considered.

Submit official transcripts (in English)

Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (or equivalent) or a first-class international degree with distinction.

Submission of a portfolio and/or scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required.

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.

Tuition Fees

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61762 USD / year

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61762 USD / year

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61762 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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