DigiPen is a private, for-profit university in Redmond, Washington, with international campuses. It specializes in video game programming, design, and animation.
Address: 9931 Willows Rd NE, 98052 Redmond, Washington, United States
Real-Time Interactive Simulation (Game Programming), Digital Art and Animation, Game Design
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Master
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Industrial Design, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Pioneer in video game education. Strong focus on preparing students for careers in the interactive entertainment industry. Located near major game companies (e.g., Nintendo, Microsoft).
Research:
Project-based learning focused on game development. Students create numerous games as part of their curriculum.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
200
Current students***:
1200
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Industry-leading programs in game development, strong focus on practical skills and portfolio development, connections to game industry.
Cons
For-profit status, very intensive and demanding programs, specialized focus primarily on game development.
Best For
Students aspiring to careers in the video game industry as programmers, artists, designers, or audio engineers, seeking intensive, project-based training.
- Interactive Design, Project Management, Prototyping, Software Development Kit (SDK), User experience (UX), User Interface (UI)
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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