MA Design, Game Design
The Master’s degree specialization in Game Design guarantees students a comprehensive, practical and scientific examination of future-oriented topics in today's game design.
Course commencement
Autumn semester
Deadline for applications
27 February 2026
Standard period of study
4 semesters
Coursework Major / MA
90 / 120 credits
Main teaching language
German
Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
Subject area
Game Design focuses on the culture and design of interactive games. In numerous study and research projects, the subject area also cooperates with renowned international partners from both business and academia. For further information visit the website of the professional community.
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.
Possible minors for this major
Continuing Education
ZHdK’s Continuing Education Centre offers - in close collaboration with the Subject Area Game Design - the one-semester CAS Games & Play in Virtual Spaces. This course provides an introduction to game design and to the use of virtual spaces. Its focus is both on conceptional and technological questions and on creative implementation. Using their own prototypes as a basis, participants discuss gaming experiences, implementation strategies and design with fellow students and mentors from teaching and practice.
The course is aimed at people from different professions with experience in technical, visual, musical and narrative fields or with basic knowledge in game design.
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