Creative Media & Game Technologies (BSc)

Creative Media & Game Technologies (BSc) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands. It takes 4 years full time, with intakes in September (Groningen).

Hanze University of Applied Sciences is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €9,639 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly €38,556 (≈ ₹40.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 institutional tuition fee for non-EEA students (full time, September start) from Hanze's tuition fee calculator; the same rate applies to bachelor's and master's. Fees for 2027-28 were not yet published in October 2026.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the Netherlands as a whole: €12,000–16,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Games developer
• Game designer
• Game artist
• Multimedia programmer
• VFX artist
• Software tester

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Electronic Arts
• Ubisoft
• Rockstar Games
• Sony
• Nintendo
• Epic Games
• 2K
• Microsoft
• Activision Blizzard
• Wētā FX

General entry requirements at Hanze University of Applied Sciences for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A secondary school diploma comparable to Dutch HAVO; foreign diplomas may be checked by Nuffic or Ecctis. Use Hanze's eligibility self-check for your Class 12 board.
• Deadline for non-EU students: 1 June for a September start. If you apply after 1 May, a matching procedure is compulsory for some programmes.
• Apply through Studielink.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5, at most two at 5.5).

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This course starts in: September (Groningen).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the Netherlands, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheets (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
• English test certificate (not an online or home edition)
• Motivational video (MBA International Business and Management)

• Hanze Scholarship (master's)

  Full-time master's, non-EEA students

  Value: €10,000 a year towards living costs, paid as €1,000 a month

  Non-EEA nationals admitted to listed master's, such as International Business and Management, Data Science for Life Sciences, Energy for Society and International Communication. For September 2026 entry, applications ran 1 March to 30 April; check the dates for 2027. A second-year award is possible.

  Official page

• NL Scholarship (master's)

  Master's, non-EEA students

  Value: €5,000, paid once in November of the first year

  Non-EEA nationals admitted to listed master's who have never studied at a Dutch higher education institution. Applications 1 March to 30 April (2026 cycle).

  Official page

• Hanze Music Scholarship

  Prince Claus Conservatoire bachelor's and master's, non-EEA

  Value: Up to €5,500, paid once in November

  Non-EEA students admitted to or enrolled at the Prince Claus Conservatoire.

  Official page

• Hanze Minerva Scholarship

  Design, Fine Art or Popular Culture bachelor's, non-EEA

  Value: €1,666 a year, paid once at the end of November

  Awarded on motivation and financial need; a motivation letter with a budget is required.

  Official page

Hanze University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Groningen, a lively student city in the north of the Netherlands. It is a member of the STARS European University alliance and offers a broad set of English-taught bachelor's and master's alongside its Dutch programmes.

Its English-taught bachelor's include Applied Computer Science, International Business (in 3-year and 4-year versions), International Finance & Control, Marketing Management, International Communication, International Facility Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Creative Media & Game Technologies. It also has a conservatoire (Prince Claus Conservatoire) and an art academy (Minerva Art Academy).

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in the Netherlands

• Creative Media and Game TechnologiesBreda University of Applied Sciences4 years (3-year VWO track) · €14,650 / year
• BSc Computer Science and EngineeringDelft University of Technology3 years · €20,563 / year
• BSc Computer Science and EngineeringEindhoven University of Technology3 years · €22,400 / year
• Bachelor of ICT (English-taught)Fontys University of Applied Sciences4 years full-time · €13,080 / year
• Information Technology (ENG)Inholland University of Applied Sciences4 years full-time · €10,360 / year
• Computer Science (BSc)NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences4 years full-time · €10,335 / year

More courses at Hanze University of Applied Sciences

• Applied Computer Science (BSc)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BSc)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc)3 years full time · €9,639 / year
• International Business (4-year, BBA)4 years full time · €9,639 / year
• International Business (3-year, BBA)3 years full time · €9,639 / year
• International Finance & Control (BSc)4 years full time · €9,639 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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