Admission Requirements
We Welcome Diverse Backgrounds: Applicants from various academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including computer science, art, design, media, engineering and other related fields. No prior artistic education is required. Our interdisciplinary programme is designed to accommodate learners with different starting points who share a passion for game design and technology.
- For applicants whose first language is not English, you must provide an IELTS score of ≥ 6.5 or a TOEFL score of ≥ 90. This requirement is waived if you completed your Bachelor's degree at a university where English was the medium of instruction. All test scores must be less than 2 years old at the time of application.
- Submission of a personal statement outlining your reasons for pursuing the GDAT programme and your career aspirations in game design and technology.
- Submitting an artistic portfolio and/or reel is entirely optional but not mandatory. If you choose to submit one, it should showcase your creativity, technical skills and understanding of game design principles and/or visual development for games. Include your best work such as game prototypes, level designs, 3D models, animations, concept art or process documentation. Please disclose any use of generative AI in your work.
- Two academic or professional referee reports must be submitted via the application portal.
- Technical Requirements:
- Portfolio: PDF format (A4), maximum 20 pages with 1-4 images per page, under 20 MB
- Reel: Maximum 3 minutes in .avi, .mov, or .m4a format, under 80 MB
- Combined file limit: 100 MB total
- Alternative: Include direct links to online videos or your website in a PDF (must be accessible without passwords across all major browsers)
| | Minimum Candidature (Term of study) | Maximum Candidature (Term of study) |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 1 year | 3 years |
| Part-Time | 2 years | 4 years |
To graduate, students have to earn a total of 30 Academic Units (AU). The course structure is as follows:
- 5 core courses
- 5 electives
Summary of Graduation Requirements
A minimum CGPA 2.50 is required for graduation.
| Compulsory courses | 15 AU |
| Elective courses | 15 AU |
| Total graduation requirement | 30 AU |
ADM has one intake per academic year in August.
| Intake | Application Period |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Applications open from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026 |