Game Design, Bachelor's Degree

As a student of Game Design, you will learn how to design and produce games in collaborative development teams. You will harness the full potential of a broad creative toolkit spanning visual design, interactive storytelling, and game mechanics within modern game production pipelines. Through hands-on experience with game engines, extended reality (XR) development, and AI integration, you will be prepared for a career at the forefront of the evolving game industry and emerging technologies.

Degree
Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Extent
240 ects credits
Duration
4 years
Mode of studies
Language
English
Price
Tuition fees might apply

Studies

Game Design is a new BA degree starting in Helsinki in 2027! 😻

We build upon the strong foundation of XR Design, but now preparing students for careers in game industry and more. Come study game design in Helsinki, Finland, one of the world’s top game development hubs, and learn to design games where creativity meets technology.

The application period for the first joint application round of the spring is in January 2027. In the first joint application round of the spring, you apply for foreign-language degree programs at higher education institutions that begin in the fall 2027.

Become a Game Design Professional

As a Game Design student, you will learn to create engaging games and interactive experiences for digital platforms. You will design worlds, mechanics and user experiences using industry-standard tools such as game engines and 3D software.

At Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, you study in a truly international environment that prepares you for a global career in the fast-growing game industry. The degree equips you with a strong foundation to work as a game designer, developer, technical artist, or creative professional in interactive media worldwide.

Inspiring Study Experience

In the degree programme of Game Design, you will develop versatile production skills including designing virtual environments and characters, product design in games and emerging technologies, project management, programming and AI technologies. You will learn how to build interactive systems in game engines and bring your ideas to life through programming and design.

Game development is a collaborative process. During your studies, you will work in production teams that simulate real industry environments and participate in client-based projects. This hands-on approach helps you build both creative and technical expertise while developing teamwork and project skills.

The programme follows an intensive, full-time study model and offers a vibrant, multicultural learning community, preparing you for international collaboration in the game industry.

We are committed to responsible use of AI technologies.

Broad Range of Career Opportunities

The game industry and emerging creative technologies are among the fastest-growing sectors globally, offering diverse career paths. As a graduate, you can work in areas such as game development, interactive media, simulation, entertainment, and digital storytelling.

Career opportunities include roles in game studios, entertainment and media production, design agencies, marketing and advertising, educational content creation, and emerging interactive technologies.

Studying Game Design at Metropolia UAS gives you the skills, experience, and creative mindset to succeed in this dynamic and evolving field.

Scholarships and tuition fees

Annual tuition fee for non-EU/EEA applicants 12 000 €.

This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.

Read more on tuition fees

Read about scholarships

Ask Head of Degree Programme about studies

Markus
Norrena
Senior Lecturer
Markus.Norrena [at] metropolia.fi

Subscribe to the Applicant’s Newsletter

You will receive information 1–3 times a year about Metropolia's degree programmes, application schedules, and studying with us.

Starting studies

Welcome to study for a degree at Metropolia!

Congratulations! You have been admitted to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and we are delighted to have you as a new member of our vibrant community of more than 16 000 students!

You have made an excellent choice - Metropolia offers you unique multidisciplinary opportunities throughout your studies with its strong connections to working life and active role in innovations built around socially significant phenomena.

We are happy to have you with us and help you with any questions you might have. Welcome to Metropolia!

The below information applies to students who have been accepted to study for a full degree at Metropolia. Make sure to complete all the steps in order to secure your study place.

How to start Game Design studies

Information will be published later.