Bachelor of Arts in Game Design

DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, a partner of Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), opened in 2008 as DigiPen’s first international campus at the invitation of Singapore’s Economic Development Board.

Students can earn degrees in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Computer Science and Game Design, Digital Art and Animation, and Game Design.

Students can also pursue Systems Engineering through a joint degree with SIT.

Since 1988, DigiPen Institute of Technology has been preparing students to succeed as skilled engineers, artists, and designers in the growing technology industries.

An educational pioneer, we were the first college in the world to offer a bachelor’s degree in video game technology and development.

Today, we offer a wide range of technology-focused programs, all with an eye toward the career opportunities of tomorrow.

Through a combination of academic rigor and interdisciplinary team-based projects, our educational model empowers students to be active learners, bold problem-solvers, and creators.

Our programs are intentionally designed to reflect the standards and practices of the professional industries: Small teams with different backgrounds and skills collaborate to apply their knowledge, overcome challenges, and build amazing things together.

These teams form the core of our tight-knit student and alumni community.

Over the past three decades, our reputation has been carried by our student and alumni success. DigiPen students continue to garner awards and recognition at international competitions and festivals for their outstanding student work.

And as graduates, they go on to rewarding careers at some of the world’s leading tech companies, game studios, and startups.

Our Community

The student body at DigiPen is a vibrant community of inspired people who share a passion for games, art, technology, and innovation. Together, we thrive on teamwork, creativity, and a spirit of learning — both in and out of the classroom.

Our Redmond, Washington, campus brings together students and faculty from across the United States and nearly 50 countries around the world. We are proud to foster a diverse population that is welcoming and supportive to people of all backgrounds.

A Center of Innovation

DigiPen’s main campus is situated 15 miles east of Seattle in the tech hub of Redmond, home to some of the biggest game and software giants, including Microsoft and Nintendo.

Neighboring cities in the Seattle metro area teem with other renowned technology companies, such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook, as well as major game studios like Bungie, Valve, PopCap Games, and Monolith.

In all, there are more than 400 interactive media companies in the region, making it one of the largest game development centers in the world.

Why DigiPen

Students choose DigiPen for a variety of reasons — be it our specialized programs, emphasis on team projects and applied learning, exceptional alumni network and industry connections, or experienced faculty.

These are just a few of the characteristics that define both who we are and what we do.

Focused

We teach you the knowledge and skills that are immediately relevant to your professional goals and interests. Our specialized degree programs allow you to develop an advanced level of expertise in your field of study.

Hands-On

We give you the tools to become problem solvers and innovators through real-world projects. By collaborating with your peers in a studio-like environment, you gain the practical experience of how to build something complex and amazing from start to finish.

Connected

DigiPen’s close proximity and connections to hundreds of video game and technology companies doesn’t just benefit you after graduation — they allow you to tap into a deep well of industry experience and begin building your professional network from your first days on campus.

Our relationships with major tech companies like Microsoft, Nintendo, and dozens of others tie directly into curriculum advisory input, guest lectures with industry leaders, student internship opportunities, and more.

Renowned

From The Princeton Review to Business Insider, DigiPen is internationally recognized as one of the premier colleges for games, engineering, simulation, animation productions, and more.

Our students and alumni create award-winning work like the groundbreaking Portal series and contribute to emerging technologies like the Microsoft HoloLens.

Experienced

We hire world-class content experts at the top of their field. Our faculty instructors bring the collective experience of Nobel Prize-winning research, Oscar-winning film production, and industry leadership directly to the classroom.