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HD in Game Development

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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At Niagara College in Niagara Falls, Canada, HD in Game Development is offered as a higher diploma in Software Engineering programme. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 2,953 per semester for local students).

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Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Software Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,953 / semester

International tuition: CAD 8,775 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: niagaracollege.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

We usually recommend desktop PCs with dual monitors for the best experience. Higher end laptops can be used as well but consider purchasing a second monitor that can be connected to the laptop. Dual monitors are preferred due to the number of applications you’ll be working with. Single monitors will work as well, it’s just less efficient to work with. Consider current cost effectiveness, transportability and usable life of the computer as well, ideally you want something that will perform reasonably for 3-5 years.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with any Grade 12 English and any Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level; Grade 11 or 12 Computer and Information Science, Information Technology courses, and art/media courses are recommended but not required. International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency; Niagara College's institution-wide scale for undergraduate diploma/certificate programs applies: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in Writing and Speaking, Duolingo English Test 105 or above with no subscore below 95, PTE Academic 58 or above with no skill below 53, or CAEL 60 with no band under 50. No portfolio is required for admission; students arrange their own transportation for co-ops and off-campus activities.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Niagara College's equal-consideration deadlines apply equally to domestic and international applicants to competitive programs, published for the 2026-2027 cycle: for September 2026 entry the date was 1 February 2026, for January 2027 entry it is 5 June 2026, and for May 2027 entry it is 30 October 2026, each followed roughly three weeks later by a document deadline and an earliest-offer date. All other programs, the majority, are processed first-come, first-served starting each November for both domestic and international applicants, with offers issued until seats fill or the term begins. Niagara does not publish which named programs currently hold competitive status. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Niagara College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Students: 10,500

Programs: 138

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Game Development award?

Niagara College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Software Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Game Development take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does HD in Game Development cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 2,953 per semester for local students).

Can HD in Game Development be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Niagara College.

What language is HD in Game Development taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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