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    Master of Fine Arts in Game Design

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    New York, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $159,292.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    33
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $159,292.

    About the program

    Two-year program covering game design, production, studies, history, studio courses, play labs, electives, and culminating in a thesis project. Students create and study games to become designers, developers, artists, curators, critics, and scholars.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We do not require the GRE or any other standardized test scores, but these can be submitted if they support your overall application.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min We do not have a minimum required score, but your test scores will be considered during the review process. Competitive applicants will receive a total score of 100+ on the TOEFL and its equivalent on the IELTS.
    IELTS
    required
    Min We do not have a minimum required score, but your test scores will be considered during the review process. Competitive applicants will receive a total score of 100+ on the TOEFL and its equivalent on the IELTS.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $44,680.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University is $159,292 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University?
    Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 25%.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Game Design at New York University typically enrolls around 33 students per cohort.