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Can you imagine creating interactive experiences that reach millions of users?
At UDIT we offer you the Official Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design and Development, ideal for those who want to train in the digital entertainment industry.
You will learn what it means to study video games: programming, level design, interactive narrative and game prototyping. You will develop all of this in a practical and technological environment.
You will also master the tools used by the industry: Unity, Unreal, C++, C#, Node.js, Angular, among others. Everything you need to start developing video games right away.
Now, in addition, UDIT's Videogames area has been redesigned so that you can share the first year with the Degree in Art and Design. This way, you will learn the whole process and you will be able to choose your path and specialise in a double official degree in five years.
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All the essential information you need to know about this degree.
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We were the first to raise the Video Game Design and Development degree to the university level. We are a fundamental part of the video game industry, members of DEV (Spanish Video Game Development) and AEVI (Spanish Video Game Association), founding member of the Madrid Video Game Cluster and sponsors of the Spanish eSports team.
Every year we showcase the talent of our 4th year students at Match in games, the videogame fair for studios, distributors and videogame companies.
85% of our teachers are professionals who combine teaching with their careers in the video game and technology sector, which guarantees teaching that is connected to the reality of work and based on real experiences. In our classrooms you learn directly from those who are developing videogames for well-known companies and studios.
At UDIT we know that there is no single path to creating great interactive experiences. That is why we have redesigned the Videogames area so that the first year is common with the Bachelor's Degree in Videogame Art and Design. So you can explore and choose your path. From there, you will be able to customise your itinerary, access the option of double official degrees in 5 years and take, in parallel, our own degree in applied AI that enhances your creative-technical profile.
Excellent training backed by the achievement of the highest score in teaching quality and employability in the QS international ranking.
You might be unsure whether this programme is the right fit for you, or whether another of our degrees might suit you better. Don’t worry — that’s completely normal.
We’re here to help. Book a video call or a campus visit, and we’ll give you clear, no-obligation guidance.
Learn about the subjects that will prepare you to excel in the world ofVideo Game Design and Development and Virtual Environments.
Complement your undergraduate studies with our range of specialised degrees in skills and knowledge that are in high demand in the labour market.
You will learn how to make the most of advances in artificial intelligence and apply them to your designs, creating innovative and revolutionary pieces that will captivate the world. We will provide you with the tools you need to use these technologies effectively and creatively, allowing you to explore new possibilities and push conventional boundaries.
It will give you the key business skills to manage, finance and scale your own project. It's not just about having a good idea, it's about knowing how to make it happen and defend it in the professional world. This training will give you a decisive competitive advantage. Become an entrepreneur capable of creating innovative solutions and leading projects that transform ideas into impactful businesses.
We offer you a unique learning experience designed to help you achieve your academic goals. Through a wide range of specialised courses in different languages, you will learn and strengthen your language skills, both for academic and professional purposes.
Internships are your first real contact with industry and a key lever for employability.
At UDIT, curricular internships are part of the curriculum and are guaranteed for all students. We work constantly with companies and institutions to bring you closer to the market and help you build professional experience from the university. We have more than 2,400 active internship agreements with the main companies in the sector, such as the following:
The perfect opportunity for you to visit our facilities and learn first-hand about UDIT's training offer.
The professional opportunities for graduates in Design and Development of Video Games and Virtual Environments are some of the following:
UDIT's Video Games students have been recognised on more than 70 occasions for their talent, creativity and innovation in video game development:
Our university campus brings together technological and professional equipment, the same that you will find in leading studios and companies. You will enjoy 21,000 m2 in three buildings with cutting-edge spaces, designed for learning by doing and practising at a professional level.
At UDIT we are constantly working to foster partnerships with the best universities and companies related to Design, Innovation and Technology. We seek to promote opportunities for our students, incorporating international and multicultural experience into your time at the university.
You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, courses or conferences in English, and take part in international trips, workshops, experiences and programmes.
Learn first-hand what it's like to study Video Games at UDIT through their experiences.
Hector de la Peña
Alumni of the Bachelor's Degree in Videogame Design and Development
After 4 years I can say that studying at UDIT has been the best decision. The working method, the teachers, the atmosphere... Everything makes UDIT the perfect place to prepare you as a design and technology professional.
Alberto Vidiella
Student of the Bachelor's Degree in Videogame Design and Development
I always loved the visual effects industry and always had the goal of one day being able to work on the films that made me fantasize as a child, so I decided to stay there a little longer and through hard work and preparation I managed to enter the industry. It's up to us to be whatever we want to be, with a goal, time and dedication.
Director of the Department of Videogames and Animation. Director of the Degree in Video Game Design and Development. Computer Engineer and Master in Image, Advertising and Corporate Identity. He teaches the subjects Fundamentals of Structured Programming and Programming II in the Degree in Video Game Design and Development. Responsible for the launch of the Degree and the development of its syllabus. He has also participated in the creation of other UDIT degrees, such as the Degree in Multimedia and Graphic Design and the Degree in Interior Design. Director of the I International Congress of Art, Design and Development of videogames in The Creative Industry held in 2015.
We have a first class teaching staff.
Professionals with years of experience both in teaching and in companies in the Design, Communication, Advertising or Technology sectors.
Dr. Luis Peña
PhD in Computer Engineering from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Founder of a Technology Startup, awarded by A
During your training at UDIT you will have access to all the professional tools necessary to learn the different disciplines within your curriculum.
In addition, you will have a fullAdobe Creative Cloud licence that you can use both inside and outside the University.
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Request Information
Fill in the following form, call us on 91 555 25 28 or write to us at orientacion.universitaria@udit.es and solve all your doubts about the qualifications you are most interested in.
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Arrange a visit to our Madrid campus from Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, sign up for the Open Days we hold on Saturdays or the online information sessions.
Admission process:
University Degrees: to guarantee the best match between your profile and the degree chosen, the admission process includes two tests:
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Once you have taken the test and have been informed of your admission to UDIT, you must book your enrolment to guarantee your place for the next course. Places are allocated in strict order of booking.
No. of places on the Degree in Design and Development of Video Games and Virtual Environments: 90
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Because UDIT is a pioneer in university training in video games in Spain and a consolidated benchmark in the industry. Our commitment to creative talent has been key to training profiles that today 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 promoted the Madrid Video Game Cluster and we collaborate with the Spanish eSports Team, among other strategic projects.
This new degree is born 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 production flows. Here you don't just come to study art. You come to build it to be part of a global industry.
The degree curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including:
If you want to study the Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design you can do so without having taken a specific baccalaureate, you must meet the access requirements set out in art.3 of Royal Decree 412/2014, nor have prior knowledge of development engines, graphic creation programmes or programming languages. All our Bachelor's Degrees start from scratch, so it is not necessary to take a specific type of baccalaureate that trains you in these areas. All our Degrees start from scratch, so it is not necessary to take a specific type of bachelor's degree that trains you in these areas.
Yes, all Degrees taught at UDIT are official and internationally recognised.
In the Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design you will have the opportunity to carry out several projects, we give you the example of Jesús García, Dario Muñoz and Alberto Liu, students of the Degree in Design and Development of Video Games and Virtual Environments, in which they tell us about their experience carrying out their TFG Knight Overhand.
All our degrees start from scratch, so it is not necessary to take a specific type of baccalaureate.
It is true that due to the type of our degrees, it is usually recommended to take a baccalaureate in arts or science and technology.
The purpose of the entrance exam is to get to know the profile of the future student in order to be able to offer you personalised attention and, if necessary, to reinforce any previous skills, such as artistic drawing.
In no case should you be concerned about your previous training when it comes to getting the most out of our degree courses.
The Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design and Development at UDIT lasts 4 years, divided into eight semesters. During this time, you will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge, ensuring a comprehensive training.
If you come from the Spanish education system, to study this Degree at UDIT you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Students coming from educational systems outside Spain:
This degree is oriented towards the technical side: programming, engines, AI, networking, backend, DevOps and XR/simulation.
On the other hand, the other degree is oriented towards the artistic and design part: digital art, visual design, UI/UX, level design and narrative.
Both share the first course to understand the whole process. From the second year you choose your specialisation and, with academic advising, you can follow an official double degree pathway in 5 years.
The first step is to request information, you can do this via the web, by telephone on 91 555 25 28 or by email: orientación.universitaria@udit.es.
The next step is to take the level test, the aim of which is to find out the student's academic competences, allowing you to detect reinforcement actions before the start of the course.
Once you have taken the test and have been informed that you have been admitted to UDIT, make a registration reservation to guarantee your place for the next course. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Of course, by offering you an official degree, you can apply for all the public grants for this type of degree. Moreover, official scholarships are compatible with our internal study grants, so if you have a good academic record or if creativity is part of your DNA, don't hesitate to apply for all of them.
UDIT does not require a cut-off mark for admission to the University Degree in Video Game Design and Development. However, due to the specificity of these, potential students must take their own specific admission tests.
If you come from the Multiplatform Applications Development Cycle (DAM) and you want to take the Degree in Design and Development of Video Games and Virtual Environments, a total of 60 credits will be validated.
If you come from the Cycle of 3D Animation, Games and Interactive Environments and you want to study the Degree in Design and Development of Video Games and Virtual Environments, a total of 60 credits will be validated.
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