Worcester,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Interactive Media and Game Design in Boston United States | Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,980
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This master's program centered on art and studio practice provides students with dedicated space, time, and resources to cultivate their artistic work. As a terminal degree, this three-year MFA curriculum supports emerging artists in refining their unique creative perspectives. The program incorporates professional growth opportunities such as pedagogical training and networking events with industry and academic professionals through ongoing colloquia.
Graduates with an MFA in interactive media & game design develop expertise that extends beyond traditional game design concepts, qualifying them for tenure-track faculty positions, teaching roles, and diverse career paths across industries requiring professional design skills. These include corporate and cultural institutions, experiential product companies, and immersive gaming environments. WPI maintains partnerships with the Worcester Art Museum and Worcester Center for Crafts, along with strong ties to both established industry groups and emerging startups.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All required application credentials should be uploaded electronically through the application. WPI accepts unofficial transcripts during the application process. All international applicants must upload a copy of their original transcript in the official language as well as an English translation to their application. Paper documents mailed will be discarded.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.
Applicants who enroll at WPI will be required to submit final and official transcripts from any university that issued a degree or where classes were taken towards a degree. Mailed final and official transcripts will be accepted.
require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 84, TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, IELTS score of 7 (minimum sub-score of 6.5), or Duolingo score of 115.
GRE Requirement
Several WPI programs require or strongly recommend the GRE. Please review the application requirements page to identify if the test is required. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted students is typically 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.
Tuition
USD
28,980