Université de Montréal offers PGDip in DESS en design de jeux, a postgraduate diploma in Applied Design programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Applied Design
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in game design is a 30-credit graduate program for holders of a bachelor's degree, combining professional training with game design practice. The curriculum covers gameplay systems, prototyping, player experience, and production practices used across the video game industry, preparing graduates for design and production roles within game studios. Full-time study is completed in person over approximately eight months, corresponding to a minimum of two trimesters, with daytime courses at the Montreal campus; part-time completion is also possible. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification. The application requires a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a portfolio following the program's required guide, and two letters of recommendation. Depending on prior education, applicants may also need to demonstrate French-language proficiency through an approved test.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification. Candidates without significant prior education in French must submit results from an approved French test (TFLM, DELF, TCF, or equivalent) meeting a B2 average in oral and written comprehension and B1 (upper range) in written expression. The application must include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a portfolio prepared according to the program's required guide, and two letters of recommendation.