3D Game Art, Bachelor's Degree
As a student of 3D Game Art, you will learn to use 3D graphics to produce images, animations, special effects, and real-time 3D applications for both traditional devices and VR/AR/XR devices
Studies
History
3D Game Art has a long history as an extremely popular and successful degree programme in Finnish. Now for the first time this programme is available also in English!
See 3D student exercises
2025 third year student showreels made by our Finnish language sister programme.
Games made by our students:
Would I be a good 3D animator?
A 3D Game Art student is required to have three-dimensional visualization skills, the ability to communicate using images, and motivation to learn new tools. Knowledge of 3D programs is not required of the applicant - they will be studied in depth during the education.
Contents of the 3D Game Art studies
In addition to 3D courses, the degree also includes study modules in the areas of 2D motion graphics and animation, as well as traditional visual arts and visual design
Central to 3D Game Art studies is learning by doing practical exercises
3D productions are usually created as a collaboration between specialists from several different areas. During the studies, students often work in production groups that simulate work life practices. This intensive working model requires students to commit to full-time studies.
During their studies, 3D Game Art students work on large projects in which they get to know and delve deeper into the special areas of 3D production. In the final stage of their studies, projects are often done in collaboration with representatives of work life.
Diverse employment opportunities
For example, the following fields require 3D graphics specialists:
3D animation in film and television
3D images and animation in advertising
3D games and 3D simulators
VR/AR/XR applications
Special effects in film and television
3D visualization of architecture and products
Science visualization
3D user guides
3D user interfaces
Graduates have found employment in, for example:
3D or 2D game graphics
Character designers
Character animators
VR/AR/XR artists
Compositors
VFX artists
3D advertising graphics
Architectural visualizers
Product visualizers
TV graphics
You can find a job, for example from:
From the gaming or entertainment industry
From VR/AR/XR productions
From TV and film productions
From design agencies
From the advertising industry
From educational material production
From science illustration and research
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee for non-EU/EEA applicants 12 000 €.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
Coming in 2027:
Next spring, there will be two 3D programs available: Finnish-language 3D Animation and Visualization in the second joint application round of spring 2027, and English-language 3D Game Art in the first joint application round of spring 2027. The content of these programs is the same, so if studying in English isn’t a problem for you, you should definitely apply to both. In addition to these, for those interested in the gaming industry, an English-language program in Game Design will also be available in the first joint application round in spring 2027.
The first joint application round for spring 2027 begins as early as January, and the second round in March. So if you’re applying next spring, be sure to follow the application instructions carefully and well in advance!
Studies at the Metropolia's Open UAS
The Design degree programme offers the following studies:
- Introduction to 3D Character Animation, 3 cr
- Introduction to 3D Animation, 2 cr
- Qualitative User Research: Design Probe 1 cr
- Qualitative User Research: Interview 1 cr
Game & XR Creator - Immersive Media Start, 7 cr
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Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2027
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Instructions for applying
In the spring 2027 Joint Application 1 to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2027. The application period starts on the 7 January 2027 at 8 am and ends on the 21 January 2027 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
Application fee
Applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland are required to pay an application fee in order to apply to higher education studies. The application fee of 100 euros is collected for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA seeking education leading to a degree in higher education. The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling in the Studyinfo application form. There is no application fee for Finnish or EU citizens.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies. The application fee is not refunded if you cancel your application or are not offered admission.
More about application fee in Studyinfo.fi.
Questions about application fees? Contact applicationfee [at] oph.fi (applicationfee[at]oph[dot]fi)The One Study Right Rule
The One Study Right Rule refers to legislative amendments entered into force on 1 August 2026. Under these amendments, a student’s study rights at the same or lower level will be terminated if they accept a new study right leading to a degree. The rule applies only to study rights at Finnish higher education institutions.
Coming in 2027:
Next spring, there will be two 3D programs available: Finnish-language 3D Animation and Visualization in the second joint application round of spring 2027, and English-language 3D Game Art in the first joint application round of spring 2027. The content of these programs is the same, so if studying in English isn’t a problem for you, you should definitely apply to both. In addition to these, for those interested in the gaming industry, an English-language program in Game Design will also be available in the first joint application round in spring 2027.
The first joint application round for spring 2027 begins as early as January, and the second round in March. So if you’re applying next spring, be sure to follow the application instructions carefully and well in advance!
In order to be considered for the student selection, you must fill in the joint application form at Studyinfo.fi during the application period 7 January - 21 January 2027. The pre-assignment must be submitted as an attachment to the electronic joint application form during the application period, by 21 January 2027 3:00 p.m. the latest (local time in Finland).
Pre-assignments for spring 2027 Joint Application 1 will be published by the beginning of the application period.In order to be considered for student selection, you must pass the degree programme's own entrance examination as described in Studyinfo.fi. Entrance exam invitations are sent approximately one week before the entrance exam by email to the email address provided by the applicant on the application form.
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Starting studies
First, read guidelines common to all Metropolia degree students and then degree specific instruction below.
Coming in 2027:
Next spring, there will be two 3D programs available: Finnish-language 3D Animation and Visualization in the second joint application round of spring 2027, and English-language 3D Game Art in the first joint application round of spring 2027. The content of these programs is the same, so if studying in English isn’t a problem for you, you should definitely apply to both. In addition to these, for those interested in the gaming industry, an English-language program in Game Design will also be available in the first joint application round in spring 2027.
The first joint application round for spring 2027 begins as early as January, and the second round in March. So if you’re applying next spring, be sure to follow the application instructions carefully and well in advance!