Undergraduate academic requirements
- Upper Secondary School Certificate (High School Certificate), or equivalent
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee135,000SEK
- Start dateSep
Program overview
What the University of Skovde says about their program:
Sweden is a leading nation in games, and Skövde is the leading Swedish city in which to study game development. Here you will find: bachelor's programmes covering all disciplines of game development, extensive game research, a successful game incubator, and in particular a large number of game companies. All these activities are located in the middle of Skövde and united under the umbrella of Sweden Game Arena. As a master's student in game development, you will be a part of this ecosystem and benefit from a competitive advantage in a career within the international game industry.
The game development programme is aimed at applicants with a bachelor's degree in any of the many areas involved in game development. You will gain not only a broad theoretical and practical understanding of game development, but also an in-depth understanding of a specialist area. Students who graduate from the programme can move on to game companies and PhD programmes in most countries, but it is also possible to stay in Skövde and pursue a career in games.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university in a relevant field.
English proficiency
Undergraduate and Graduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT
90 (with minimum score of 20 in written test)
- C1 Advanced (CAE)
Minimum overall score 180
- PTE Academic
62 (writing 61)
- Cambridge English Certificate
Level C1, minimum score 180
- Cambridge English
Advanced
Some graduate programs may have a higher score requirement.
English proficiency waivers
- Student comes from English speaking country
- Students with a degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen where English is the main subject, meet the English requirement.
- 60 credits with English as language of instruction from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or certain other English speaking countries. Students with 60 ECTS credits (or the equivalent) from one of the following countries meet the English requirement, if the language of instruction of the credit courses was English.
Documents required
Undergraduate:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
Postgraduate:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- CV, resumé, motivation letters, professional certifications, portfolios are optional for most programs
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
SEK135,000 per year
- Graduate tuition
SEK135,000 per year
Funding
University of Skövde Master's Scholarships The scholarships are partial tuition fee waivers. If you are granted, the amount will be automatically deducted from the tuition fee when you receive your invoice.
- Amount
50% of the tuition fee
- Requirements
The scholarship is granted for one academic semester, but it can be extended to subsequent academic semesters provided that the student's study results are satisfactory. The scholarship granting criterion is academic merit. The criteria for awarding a scholarship are good academic merits, the motivation text and video.
Pioneering Women in STEM The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM is an academic scholarship provided for full-time, one- or two-year, master’s studies in designated programmes in Sweden.
- Amount
Full coverage of tuition and living costs
- Requirements
The scholarship is open to female citizens from the eligible countries and applies to selected master’s programmes starting in the autumn semester. To apply for the scholarship you must be a female citizen of one of the 10 eligible countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand or Vietnam.
- Deadline
3 February 2025
Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships for Global Professionals The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a range of scholarships for master's students coming to study in Sweden.
- Amount
Full coverage of tuition and living costs
- Requirements
Available for master’s application from 32 eligible countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia
- Deadline
26 February 2025
What is the cost of living near University of Skovde?
| Category | Cost (in Swedish Krona) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | kr 8,592 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | kr 6,898 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | kr 1,218 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | kr 375 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | kr 267 |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr 860 |
| Monthly grocery basket | kr 3,000 |
| Coffee shop drink | kr 46 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | kr 159 |
| Gym membership | kr 393 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for the University of Skovde
Many international students will require a visa to study in Sweden, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.