Game Development Technologies
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09.04.03
Технологии разработки компьютерных игр
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About the program
This Master’s program trains specialists competent to be a part of a development team and create their own video games.In this program, you’ll explore the key theoretical and practical aspects of game development – from gamer psychology and team management to product launch and much more. You will not only gain theoretical knowledge but also work on team projects and start building your portfolio.
The program includes two specializations:
Video Game Design offers an in-depth study of the overall gamedev pipeline: game design, project documentation, content, prototypes, and products for various platforms.
In-Game Technologies revolves around technologies behind the gaming industry: low-level graphics programming, game engine development, and AI programming for games.
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Career
Graduates can become game developers, AI developers, tools developers, render developers, engine developers, build/DevOps engineers, back-end developers, data analysts, technical game designers, and technical artists.
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ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.
Visit our international website for more information.International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.
Visit our international website for more information.International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.
Visit our international website for more information.International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.
Visit our international website for more information.International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.
Visit our international website for more information.International opportunities
ITMO supports and encourages students to participate in online and offline educational events in Russia and abroad. We also count 70+ leading scientific institutions around the world among our partners.
You can apply for participation in online and offline conferences, seminars, schools, crash courses, competitions, championships, research internships, and other events in Russia and abroad that are organized by ITMO’s partner universities as well as other scientific and educational organizations.


