Bachelor
Creative Media and Game Technologies
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Tuition · Intl
↗€14,250
EU: €3,650/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗163
DUO ↑6% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗17:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗89%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,564
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Bring your ideas to life with Creative Media and Game Technologies. Discover the latest tools and technologies, learn from the best, and help shape the future of games.
Choose your specialisation: Programming, Visual Arts or Design & Production. Work together in a real studio environment with students from all disciplines – just like in the game industry.
From day one, you will build up an impressive portfolio that opens doors to top studios such as Guerrilla, Ubisoft, and Ghost VFX.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripGame developmentGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignment
About Breda University of Applied Sciences
Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) specializes in games, tourism, logistics, and built environment. Known for its internationally focused programs and strong industry partnerships, particularly in the gaming industry where it consistently ranks among top game development schools in Europe.
Living in Breda
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€440/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
184k
Charming, friendly, and southern Dutch. Breda has a distinctive Burgundian atmosphere typical of the southern Netherlands, with good food, outdoor cafes, and a welcoming community. The city feels more relaxed than northern Dutch cities.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Visual ArtsSpecialisation
If you choose for Visual Arts, you will be prepared for a role as a 3D modeller, animator, character artist, or environment artist in the film or games industry. You will learn eve…
ProgrammingSpecialisation
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of programming? This track will prepare you for a role as a software engineer in the triple-A games industry with a focus on PC …
Design & ProductionSpecialisation
Are you interested in the Design & Production aspects of the game industry? In this track we prepare you for a role as game designer, level designer, system/tech designer, or produ…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: multimediadesign en mediatechnologie
Median starting salary (field)€2,564/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating89%
Months to a substantial job29
Working in their own field58%
Permanent contract34%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Game Technology25%
Muziek22%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten reclame en marketing15%
Vakspecialisten website-ontwikkeling en -beheer12%
Grafisch vormgevers en multimedia vormgevers11%
Web- en multimediaontwikkelaars4%
Interaction & Service designers4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 281%
Complete this degree57%
Continue studying after graduating5%
Women among first-years36%
Say workload is “just right”58%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 204 respondents
Content & set-up4.2
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.9
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English4.8
Would choose again4.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
BUas Bachelor Scholarship€3,000 tuition-fee reduction in the first year; €1,500 in consecutive years
NL Scholarship (incoming students)€5,000 living-cost contribution
Internships
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