4 Best Master's Game Development Universities in the United States

The University of Texas at Dallas leads the 4 Master's Game Development universities in the United States on research impact (3,709,730 citations). Next come University of Texas at Dallas (#230 in United States) and Bradley University (#606 in United States). Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#229 in United States Richardson, Texas, United States

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public University · 1 course in Master's Game Development

Game DevelopmentMaster's Degree

USD 40,144/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

21,751Students

—International

Admissions open

#229 in United States · by research impact

3,709,730 citations · h-index 543

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2Top pick

#230 in United States United States

University of Texas at Dallas

Public University · 1 course in Master's Game Development

Game DevelopmentMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#230 in United States · by research impact

3,709,730 citations · h-index 543

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3Top pick

#606 in United States United States

Bradley University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Game Development

Game Development (MS)Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

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—International

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#606 in United States · by research impact

174,642 citations · h-index 178

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#2,208 in United States United States

Academy of Art University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Game Development

Game Development MAMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

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#2,208 in United States · by research impact

388 citations · h-index 12

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. The University of Texas at Dallas has the largest research record in this group, with 3,709,730 citations and an h-index of 543.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Texas (1) account for the most of those we can place. The University of Texas at Dallas is the largest, with 21,751 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 18 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). The University of Texas at Dallas offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Game Development?

The University of Texas at Dallas (#229 in United States), University of Texas at Dallas (#230 in United States) and Bradley University (#606 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Game Development in the United States?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Game Development course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 18 months the next most common.

When do Master's Game Development courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Game Development courses in the United States?

The University of Texas at Dallas, with 1, ahead of Academy of Art University (1).

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