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Study in Finland One Academic Year (60 cr)

Software Development and Games (60 cr)

Develop your creativity and technical skills with our Diploma Programme in Game Development.
This one-year programme (60 cr) covers game coding, design, and publishing.
Learn C++ and C#, and create 2D, 3D, and XR/VR games using industry-standard engines.
Build a portfolio through hands-on projects, work in teams, and gain skills in 3D graphics, animation, and game marketing.

1. C++ Programming 5 cr

Student is able to implement object- oriented software in C++. They know how to utilize the standard library and knows some object-oriented design patterns. They are proficient with debugger and other programming tools.

    ❖ Programming and Execution Environment, debugging
    ❖ Variables and Control Structures
    ❖ Pointers and References
    ❖ Memory Management
    ❖ Operators
    ❖ Generic Programming
Start

2. Game Development 5 cr

Student is able to develop games and gamified applications using a game engine. They knows how to program with C# language and create features to video games.

    ❖ Programming C# and using game engine
    ❖ Game features and design
    ❖ Game AI programming
    ❖ Game development workflows
    ❖ Testing game features
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3. 3D Graphics and Animation 5 cr

Student is able to produce basic graphic content for games both 2D and 3D.

    ❖ Fundamentals of 2D and 3D art
    ❖ Workflow study with art and game engine
    ❖ Basics of 3D graphics processes

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4. Game Portfolio Project 10 cr

Students will develop first game in a group. They will use game engine to produce a working prototype of a video game for Windows operating system.

    ❖ Using workflows with the game engine
    ❖ Testing and iterating a better product
    ❖ Optimizing performance
    ❖ Teamwork
    ❖ Publishing game and gathering feedback

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5. Data Structures and Algorithms 5 cr

Students will learn how to design, analyze, and implement basic algorithms using essential data structures.

    ❖ Introduction to algorithm analysis and Big-O notation.
    ❖ Arrays, linked lists, and basic sorting algorithms
    ❖ Stacks, queues, and recursion techniques
    ❖ Trees and binary search trees

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6. XR Development 10 cr

Student will learn to design and optimize engaging VR experiences.

    ❖ Introduction to XR and VR technologies and platforms
    ❖ User interaction and input handling in VR
    ❖ Optimizing performance for VR devices
    ❖ Lighting, textures, and sound design in immersive environments
    ❖ Prototyping and testing VR game experiences

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7. Game Portfolio Project 10 cr

Students will develop second game in a multidisciplinary group. The group will set up a version control system and team management to handle the project.

    ❖ Teamwork and game design
    ❖ Creating the game and iterating
    ❖ Programming and 3D art in practice
    ❖ Producing a working game for target group
    ❖ Using version control system and team management programs

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8. Game Publishing and Analytics 5 cr

Students will explore different publishing strategies, platforms, and distribution channels while understanding the role of analytics in tracking player behavior and optimizing game performance.

    ❖ Monetization strategies: free-to-play, premium, and hybrid models
    ❖ Marketing strategies for game launches
    ❖ Introduction to game analytics and key performance indicators
    ❖ User acquisition, retention, and engagement metrics
    ❖ A/B testing and iterative game design based on player data
    ❖ Post-launch support and updates, including live operations

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9. Finnish for Foreigners 5 cr

    ❖ Learning Finnish is required in the program.

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Start your career to the Game Industry

Finland in numbers

Our educators are super experienced veteran game developers and educators. We have already helped thousands to make their path in the game industry. Now available for you!

  • 4100€ to 5100€ / month game developers or software engineers average salary
  • 8% unemployment
  • 5 584 000 inhabitans
  • 300 000 lakes
  • 18 habitants per square kilometre
  • Games and software jobs available
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You get

Certificate of being a Qualified game developer
Entry point to masters degree in Finland
Certificate from Finnish educational institute
Ability to seek work from Finland

Requirements:

Bachelors degree
2 years work experience
Willingness to relocate to Finland
Willingness to study the Finnish language to level B1

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Limited amount of seats. You may apply and once approved, you will be invoiced resulting in binding commitment.

Basics

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I understand that to study in the program, I am required to move to Finland.
I hereby confirm I have a Bachelor's degree from engineering studies completed and I can present the required official documentation to prove it.
I hereby commit to learning Finnish as part of my studies in Finland.
I hereby understand that after initial payment, refund options are only possible if the minimum group size is not met.
I hereby understand the Terms and Conditionions related to my studies in Finland.
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