Providing the Best Education for Tomorrow’s Game Developers
Among the top-ranked game design Master’s programs in the world, the UC Santa Cruz MS in Games & Playable Media and MS in Serious Games are 5 quarter, intensive programs in which students are offered unparalleled access to the games industry. We offer in-depth studio tours, an amazing advisory board, and challenging project-based game development courses to set your career path on the right trajectory.
This is the games education you were hoping for.
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Why Us?
93%
Employment or placement of students within game and tech industries
#1
On the worldwide ranking of Institutions Active in Technical Games Research
50+
Game industry guests a year for talks, evaluating student projects, and networking opportunities
#15
On the Princeton Review’s list of the Top 25 graduate game design programs in the world
Award-Winning Faculty and Advisory
Learn from faculty who define genres and whose games have won dozens of awards. All faculty are game-industry experienced and highly involved in your projects.
Professional Development
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Dedicated Placement
Companies That Have Hired Our Recent Graduates
Modern Facilities in Silicon Valley
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the UCSC GPM and SG Master’s programs offers unprecedented access to game industry companies, game development resources, networking, and events.
Opportunities for Innovation
The degrees culminate in a comprehensive, collaborative capstone project. Students work together in spring, fall, and winter quarters to learn fundamental game engineering and project management practices while also pitching and developing project ideas. Come get a taste of what we do here!
Want to Learn More?
If you have questions or would like to schedule a visit, don’t hesitate to contact us at msgames@ucsc.edu for more information. We can’t wait to hear from you!