About Game Programming in DePaul University
DePaul’s Game Programming program will teach you the fundamentals and details of programming, with a focus on the interdisciplinary aspects of game development.
Throughout your game development degree coursework, you’ll collaborate on teams with other programmers, artists, game designers, producers, writers and audio designers. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to work in computer gaming and programming, as well as interactive media fields.
You’ll have four different gaming labs to take advantage of: development and research labs, the game play lab, the augmented reality lab and the playtest and usability lab.
Classes
Coursework
- 3-D Design and Modeling
- Computer Graphics Development
- Computer Systems
- Discrete Mathematics
- Game Engine Programming
- Practical Scripting for Games
- Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Animation
- Commercial production
- Computer graphics
- Film production
- Game development
- Software engineering
- Television production
A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school).
Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements. The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants.
Minimum requirements:
- GPA 2.5
- IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
- Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
- SAT/ACT not required for students applying from outside the U.S.
Transfer
A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university).
Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements. The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants.
Minimum requirements:
- GPA 2.0
- IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
- Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
DePaul also has formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
| Other Fees |
$1,303 |
| Room and Board |
$14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty |
Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) |
Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
| College of Education |
13,517 |
655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies |
13,527 |
655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
13,517 |
715 |
| College of Science and Health |
13,517 |
735 |
| College of Communication |
13,517 |
760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media |
13,517 |
865 |
| School of Music |
13,938 |
865 |
| Theatre School |
13,938 |
865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business |
13,517 |
-- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business |
-- |
1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type |
Cost |
| New Student Orientation |
USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation |
USD 75 |
| Student Activity |
USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee |
USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) |
USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
USD 105 |
| Health Plan |
USD 60 |
