Program Overview
The Game and Media Technology at Utrecht University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Game and Media Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Game and Media Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Game Physics
- Games And Agents
- Sound And Music Technology
- Mobile Interaction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You have BSc programmes with a major in computer science; or a BSc with a major in science and a minor (or comparable) in computer science.
- You have a solid basic knowledge of computer science and logic;
- You have the ability to analyze and model computer science problems; and to communicate facts and findings verbally and in writing, also using information and communication technology and audio-visual means.
- You have the ability to make a computer programme of reasonable complexity and size, in an object-oriented programming language such as Java or C++; knowledge of data structures, algorithms and related concepts of reasonable complexity, such as sorting algorithms, O(..)-notation, balanced binary search trees, etc.;
- You have knowledge of mathematics, notably calculus, logic, linear algebra, probability and statistics; and knowledge of basic computer-graphics techniques;
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
