Learn more about studying Game Design and Development as an international student.
What Hampshire College says about their program:
One focus of our game design curriculum is to give students a foundation for further work in the field or outside it, by giving them opportunities to grow and strengthen their skills in teamwork, communication, iterative development, playtesting and user testing, storytelling, game programming, 2D and 3D art and animation, game design, audio design, entrepreneurship, and project management.
Because students at Hampshire have a great deal of freedom in designing their own courses of study, many game design and development students work with their peers and advisors to craft games of their own design. The courses are project-based and offer ample opportunities for students to work in interdisciplinary teams and develop games that will enhance their portfolios.
Please note: Hampshire College does not have minimum requirements for GPA or other academic indicators. All applications are assessed on an individual and holistic basis. However, the average (unweighted) GPA of an admitted student is 3.50/4.00.
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minimum grade of "C'" or 75/100
minimum predicted mark of "C"
If none of these apply, you may also request an English Proficiency waiver. Reasons for a waiver might include speaking English as a first language, living in a majority English-speaking country, etc.)
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Submit an example of your independent or collaborative project work. This project can be creative, scientific, or otherwise showcase the type of work you've done in high school.
Merit scholarships ranging from $32,000 to $40,000 per year (effective fall 2026), renewable for up to eight semesters, are awarded automatically to admitted students who demonstrate exceptional academic and extracurricular promise; no separate application is required beyond the admission file. The college's financial aid pages explicitly state that "all international students admitted to Hampshire College are eligible for merit scholarships," making this award open to international undergraduate applicants on the same basis as domestic applicants.
A single international undergraduate applicant each year is selected to receive this merit award covering the full cost of attendance at Hampshire College -- tuition, housing, food, and required fees -- for up to eight semesters (travel, books, supplies, and miscellaneous charges are not included). Preference is given to candidates who also demonstrate significant financial need. This award is explicitly reserved for international applicants who have "demonstrated distinction as scholars, leaders, and active members in their communities," so it is open only to international undergraduates, not domestic students.
Two international undergraduate applicants each year are selected to receive merit awards covering the complete cost of tuition at Hampshire College for up to eight semesters; recipients are responsible for housing, food, and other fees. Like the related Full Cost of Attendance Award, this scholarship is targeted specifically at international applicants who show distinction as scholars, leaders, and community members, confirming its eligibility is limited to international undergraduates.
Hampshire College reserves three merit scholarships for undergraduate applicants who attend or attended a United World College: two awards cover the full cost of tuition and one covers the full cost of attendance, each renewable for up to eight semesters. Because United World Colleges enroll students from around the world, these awards are inherently open to, and commonly awarded to, international undergraduate students applying from a UWC campus.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
US$57,158 per year
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,643 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,471 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $128 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $28 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $145 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $11 |
| Gym membership | $121 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.