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Can you imagine creating interactive experiences that reach millions of users?
At UDIT, we offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design and Development, ideal for those who want to train for a career in the digital entertainment industry.
You’ll learn what studying video games involves: programming, level design, interactive storytelling and game prototyping. You’ll develop these skills in a practical, technology-driven environment.
You’ll also master the tools used in the industry: Unity, Unreal, C++, C#, Node.js and Angular, amongst others. Everything you need to start developing video games straight away.
What’s more, UDIT’s Video Games programme has now been redesigned so that you’ll spend your first year alongside students on the Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design. This will allow you to gain an understanding of the entire process and choose your own path, specialising through an official dual degree programme over five years.
If you want to know more, you can fill in this form and we will contact you as soon as possible. We will send you the official brochure, where you will find all the detailed information about the programme, the curriculum, career opportunities, the admission process and much more so that you can make the best decision.
If you’ve spent years imagining what it would be like to create your own video game, design worlds, build levels or bring characters and stories to life, this degree is designed for you. At UDIT, you’ll turn your passion for video games into a real career within an industry that already generates over 2,400 million euros in annual turnover in Spain. You’ll learn to create interactive experiences by combining design, art and programming whilst developing the projects you’ve always dreamed of.
You’ll experience what it’s like to be part of the industry from day one. You’ll take part in game jams, creative challenges and real-world projects, work with professional engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine, and learn alongside practising professionals. You’ll have access to specialised technical facilities, including high-performance workstations, 22-inch Wacom Cintiq tablets, audiovisual labs, a motion capture studio, 3D workstations, and VR, AR, MR and XR equipment, enabling you to develop your projects using the very same tools and workflows as professional studios.
As Spain’s first officially recognised university specialising in video games, we have created this degree programme in close collaboration with the industry so that you can learn how things really work in a professional studio. You’ll be trained by practising professionals who are creating today’s video games, and you’ll take your first steps in the sector through work placements at leading companies such as Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, PlayStation, Nintendo and MercurySteam. What’s more, you’ll take part in game jams, competitions and real-world projects in a state-of-the-art environment that replicates the day-to-day life of a studio, where your ideas stop being mere exercises and become real-life experiences.
At UDIT, we have played an active role in the sector from the very beginning as members of DEV, AEVI and PlayStation Talents, and as founding partners of the Madrid Video Game Cluster and sponsors of the Spanish eSports team.
As Spain’s first officially recognised degree in video games, we have developed the programme in collaboration with companies in the sector right from the start, forging a close relationship that gives us excellent links with the industry. Furthermore, 85 per cent of our teaching staff are professionals currently working in the video games industry.
You will learn how to present and defend your projects to panels of judges, lecturers and industry professionals at competitions, game jams and real-world events. You will develop communication and professional pitching skills to explain your decisions and demonstrate the value of your work in an environment similar to that of a video game studio.
You will specialise in video game development, working with C++ and C# to create gameplay systems, AI and advanced logic within Unity and Unreal. You will learn about graphics programming, immersive environments, optimisation and deployment on real platforms, whilst integrating knowledge of performance, architecture and professional production.
You will experience a culture of competition and excellence through your participation in industry events such as BIG Bilbao, Gamergy, Animac and Animaweek. Throughout the degree programme, you will take part in three annual Game Jams, participate in external competitions and compete for cash prizes, tackling real-world challenges alongside other students and professional studios.
Thanks to strategic partnerships, our students have access to top-quality work placements, as well as the opportunity to take part in national and international projects, workshops and collaborations. You’ll be able to undertake work placements at leading companies in the sector, such as Electronic Arts, PlayStation, Ubisoft, Nintendo and Tequila Works.
Students on UDIT’s Video Games programme have been recognised on more than 70 occasions for their talent, creativity and innovation in video game development:
PhD in Fine Arts (UCM) and Director of the accredited degree programmes in Video Game Design and Development and Virtual Environments, and in Digital Art and Visual Creation for Video Games and Interactive Environments.
Master’s in Teacher Training, specialising in Audiovisual Communication and Processes (URJC).
Bachelor’s degree in Video Game Design and Development (UCJC). He has seven years’ experience in teaching and educational management at university and vocational training level.
He specialises in rigging and 2D and 3D animation, applied to video game and animation projects. Professionally, he has worked as a rigger and animator on titles such as the video game “Drawfighters” and the animated series “4 Amigos y Medio”.
Dr. Luis Peña
PhD in Computer Engineering from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Founder of a Technology Startup, awarded by A
At UDIT, internships are an integral part of the curriculum and are guaranteed for every student. We work closely with leading companies and institutions to connect you with the industry, helping you build valuable professional experience throughout your studies from day one.
Spaces equipped with 22-inch Wacom Cintiq graphics tablets, state-of-the-art workstations and professional software, designed to enable you to carry out all kinds of projects.
You will work with engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine, programming languages such as C++, C#, Node.js and Angular, and graphics software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, 3ds Max and ZBrush.
A multimedia laboratory equipped with professional audiovisual production equipment (Canon, Nikon and JVC cameras, lighting, microphones, chroma key screens, etc.) features a motion capture studio, 3D workstations and VR, AR, MR and XR equipment.
Spaces designed to enhance your traditional and experimental artistic skills, with a layout that encourages drawing, illustration and creative expression.
Integrate artificial intelligence into your creative process and discover new ways to design, experiment, and develop projects with real-world impact.
Gain the knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset to turn ideas into real ventures, learning how to launch, manage, finance, and scale projects with a strong business perspective.
Develop your language skills through a practical, goal-oriented approach, building the confidence to communicate effectively in international and professional environments.
Because UDIT is a pioneer in university-level video game education in Spain and a well-established leader in the industry. Our commitment to creative talent has been key to training professionals who now work in studios, agencies and production companies both nationally and internationally.
We are active members of DEV (Spanish Video Game Development) and AEVI (Spanish Video Game Association); we have helped to establish the Madrid Video Game Cluster; and we collaborate with the Spanish eSports Team, amongst other strategic projects.
This new degree programme stems from direct contact with the studios: it prepares you to become a digital artist specialising in video games, with a visual, narrative and technical approach aligned with real-world production workflows. You don’t just come here to study art. You come to create it and become part of a global industry.
The degree programme covers a wide range of subjects, including:
If you wish to study the Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design, you can do so without having completed a specific sixth-form qualification; you do not need to meet the entry requirements set out in Article 3 of Royal Decree 412/2014, nor do you need any prior knowledge of game engines, graphics software or programming languages. All our Bachelor’s degrees start from scratch, so there is no need to have completed a specific type of sixth-form course that trains you in these areas. All our Bachelor’s degrees start from scratch, so there is no need to have completed a specific type of sixth-form course that trains you in these areas.
Yes, all the degree programmes taught at UDIT are officially recognised and internationally accredited.
In the 2027–2028 academic year, the first-year fee for the Bachelor in Videogame Design & Development 100% in English at UDIT is €13,020 for place reservation and tuition for 60 ECTS credits. This figure comprises a €2,100 place reservation fee, which secures a place on the chosen programme, and €10,920 in tuition fees, at €182 per credit. New students also pay a one-off €500 fee to open a student file, payable only in the first year. Enrolment includes student insurance.
Tuition fees can be paid in a single instalment —between 1 and 5 September, with a 3% discount— or, for students from Europe, Latin America and Brazil, in ten monthly instalments from September to June, due on the 5th of each month. Students from other regions must pay the full amount in July, before the start of the academic year; from the second year onwards, they may also use the monthly payment plan. To reduce the cost, students can consult the current calls for UDIT’s Academic Excellence, High Academic Achievement, Young Talents and Trébol Study Support scholarships and grants, family allowances, company scholarships available for certain degrees, and any applicable government-funded scholarships. Eligibility and award amounts depend on the terms of the current call for applications.
On the Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake various projects. Take, for example, Jesús García, Dario Muñoz and Alberto Liu, alumni of the Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design and Development and Virtual Environments, who talk to us about their experience working on their final-year project, *Knight Overhand*.
All our degree programmes start from scratch, so it is not necessary to have completed a specific type of A-level programme.
It is true that, given the nature of our degree programmes, it is usually recommended that you have completed a sixth-form course in arts or science and technology.
The purpose of the entrance exam is to gain a better understanding of the prospective student’s profile, precisely so that we can offer you personalised support and, if necessary, help you strengthen any existing skills, such as artistic drawing.
Under no circumstances should you be concerned about your prior education when it comes to getting the most out of our degree programmes.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design and Development at UDIT lasts four years, divided into eight semesters. During this time, you will acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded education.
If you come from the Spanish education system, to enrol on this Bachelor’s degree at UDIT you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Students from education systems outside Spain:
This degree focuses on the technical aspects: programming, game engines, AI, networking, backend development, DevOps and XR/simulation.
In contrast, the other degree focuses on the artistic and design aspects: digital art, visual design, UI/UX, level design and storytelling.
Both programmes share the first year to provide an understanding of the entire process. From the second year onwards, you choose your specialisation and, with academic guidance, you can follow an official dual-degree pathway over five years.
The first step is to request information. You can do this via the website, by telephone on 91 555 25 28, or by email: orientación.universitaria@udit.es
The next step is to sit the placement test, the aim of which is to assess the student’s academic abilities, enabling us to identify any areas requiring extra support before the course begins.
Once you have taken the test and been notified of your admission to UDIT, book your place to secure your spot for the coming academic year. Places are allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Of course, as we offer an officially recognised degree, you can apply for all the government grants available for this type of course. What’s more, government grants can be combined with our in-house study grants; if you have a good academic record or creativity is in your DNA, don’t hesitate to apply for all of them.
UDIT does not require a minimum grade for admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design and Development. However, given the specialised nature of the programme, prospective students will be required to sit specific admission tests set by the university.
If you have completed the Cross-Platform Application Development (DAM) programme and wish to enrol on the Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game and Virtual Environment Design and Development , a total of 60 credits will be recognised .
If you have completed the 3D Animation, Games and Interactive Environments diploma course and wish to enrol on the Bachelor’s degree in Video Game Design and Development and Virtual Environments , a total of 60 credits will be recognised .
Get in touch with Admissions and we’ll help you sort them out over the phone or during a visit to the campus.
Number of places on the Bachelor’s degree in Video Game Design and Development and Virtual Environments: 90
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