OpenFieldMaster of Science (M.Sc.) in Serious Games and Game Development (Sweden Game Arena Flagship)
Two-year master's curriculum connected to the Sweden Game Arena startup incubator, designing interactive simulation games, gamified rehabilitation systems, and educational virtual environments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with major in informatics, computer science, game design, or media with solid grades
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 each section) or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated portfolio in game design, programming (C#/C++), or interactive multimedia systems
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship (100% tuition + SEK 12,000/month stipend) + game incubator incubation access
- Application fee
- SEK 900
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 135,000/year (fully offset by SI scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Round 1 Autumn 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Skövde documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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