Game and Media Technology: Utrecht University

About the programme

The Game and Media Technology Master’s programme focuses on the technological aspects of gaming and multimedia in the context of computer science.

The Game and Media Technology programme provides a stimulating atmosphere in which students actively participate in group activities, complete projects and are involved in on-going research with regard to both fundamental algorithmic questions and applications. Internationally oriented, this Master’s programme is open to foreign students and courses are presented in English when required by the students.

Career Opportunities

The gaming industry has undergone rapid development in the past decades and now generates turnover that even exceeds that of the entertainment movie industry. Needless to say, the industry requires many savvy employees with high-level degrees in gaming and multimedia. In addition, the potential of games as an educational tool is now increasingly being recognised, giving rise to new market opportunities.

Graduates with an interest in software development are well qualified for jobs in many different companies in such fields as multimedia, consumer electronics, 3D web design, game development, industrial computer vision, medical image analysis, automated cartography, geographical information systems or 3D interactive systems. Their work could involve the development or supervision of new products and applications. Graduates are also qualified for jobs in consultancy or can establish a start-up company in an emerging market.

Entrance requirements

Applicants for the Game & Media Technology Master’s programme should have:

• solid basic knowledge of computer science and logic
• the ability to analyze and model computer science problems
• the ability to communicate facts and findings verbally and in writing, also using information and communication technology and audio-visual means.

Degrees in all probability meeting these requirements are:

• a BSc with a major in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence
• a BSc with a science major and
  • a minor in Computer Science or
  • a minor in Technical Artificial Intelligence or
  • a comparable use of the non-major part of the Bachelor’s programme
• a HBO-diploma (HIO) or (Technical) Computer Science

Applicants holding a BSc in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence of Utrecht University have a legal right under Dutch Law to be admitted to the computer science degree.

Proof of English proficiency

• IELTS: 6.5 (all components together) with a minimum of 6.0 for the writing section.
• TOEFL: 237 for the computer test, 93 for the internet test.