Game Design & Development
Design and build video games - Canada has more game studios per capita than anywhere else.
Game Design programs combine game design theory, programming, art, and production management. Students build and ship playable games throughout the program. Canada is home to major studios (Ubisoft, EA, BioWare) and has one of the world's highest concentrations of game development talent.
Admission Average
high 70s to high 80s - portfolio of games required (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Computer Science (recommended)
- Portfolio of games (valued)
Skills You'll Build
- Game Engines (Unity, Unreal)
- Programming (C#, C++)
- Level & Narrative Design
- User Research & Playtesting
- Team Production
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC
- Concordia University – Montreal, QC
- Toronto Metropolitan University – Toronto, ON
Careers This Major Leads To
- Game Developer – Entry $65,000
- Animator / Visual Effects Artist – Entry $55,000
- UX / Product Designer – Entry $65,000