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#1University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission M.S Computer Graphics and Game T...GRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.21L/Yr
$32,796
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#2University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science (Games)SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(21 Users)
#3Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission B.S Game StudiesSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr
$31,104
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#4University of California logo

University of California, Irvine

California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.95L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living₹14.35L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Game ScienceACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.95L/Yr
$42,954
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.8/10(5 Users)
#5Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,889/Yr)Living₹22.91L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission M.S Game Science and DesignGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹11.95L/Yr
$13,889
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#6Rutgers University - New Jersey logo

Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick

New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission B.S Information Technology and I...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.48L/Yr
$14,506
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#7University of California logo

University of California, Santa Cruz

California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.58L/Yr ($40,204/Yr)Living₹13.81L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission M.S Games and Playable MediaGRE310TOEFL80PTE54₹25.19L/Yr
$29,280
Course duration: 1 year
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6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#8George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.01L/Yr ($36,056/Yr)Living₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission M.A Computer Game DesignGRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹29.17L/Yr
$33,906
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)
#9Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute logo

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy

New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.41L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living₹12.87L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission B.S Games and Simulation Arts an...TOEFL88PTE59₹50.41L/Yr
$58,600
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#10Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission B.A Games and AnimationACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr
$22,810
Course duration: 4 years
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#11American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.15L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.A Game DesignTOEFL80PTE53₹48.15L/Yr
$55,980
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#12Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.21L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science- Game Devel...₹36.21L/Yr
$42,090
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#13Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa48.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.17L/Yr ($56,000/Yr)Living₹16.05L/Yr ($18,662/Yr)Admission B.S Interactive Media and Game D...TOEFL90PTE61₹48.17L/Yr
$56,000
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 82 by US News in 2024
#14University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.04L/Yr ($59,340/Yr)Living₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission B.S Game DevelopmentIELTS6.5₹51.04L/Yr
$59,340
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#15Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.48L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science with Game P...IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.48L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#16Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.56L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Design, Animation a...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.56L/Yr
$21,578
Course duration: 4 years
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3.8/10(4 Users)
#17Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester

New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.41L/Yr ($53,948/Yr)Living₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission M.S Game Design and DevelopmentIELTS7.0PTE70₹46.6L/Yr
$54,176
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#18Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.51L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science-Game Develo...IELTS6.5PTE60₹44.51L/Yr
$51,738
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#19DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.29L/Yr ($42,189/Yr)Living₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission B.S Game DesignSAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.29L/Yr
$42,189
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#20Quinnipiac University logo

Quinnipiac University, Hamden

Connecticut, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.94L/Yr ($47,590/Yr)Living₹12.21L/Yr ($14,190/Yr)Admission B.A Game Design and Development₹40.94L/Yr
$47,590
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 215 by FORBES in 2019
#21Sacred Heart University logo

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield

Connecticut, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.84L/Yr ($46,310/Yr)Living₹15.07L/Yr ($17,520/Yr)Admission B.S Game Design and DevelopmentTOEFL80PTE62₹39.84L/Yr
$46,310
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024Ranked 370 by FORBES in 2019
#22University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth

Massachusetts, Usa
Tuition:  ₹26.16L/Yr ($30,412/Yr)Living₹11.13L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Animation and Game ArtsSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.16L/Yr
$30,412
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 209 by US News in 2024Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#23Maryville University logo

Maryville University, St. Louis

Missouri, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,070/Yr)Living₹8.68L/Yr ($10,088/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Game DesignIELTS6.0PTE44₹22.43L/Yr
$26,070
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 421 by FORBES in 2019
#24Loyola University logo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.48L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science with Game P...IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.48L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 260 by US News in 2024Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#25Ferris State University logo

Ferris State University, Big Rapids

Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living₹8.51L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Digital Animation and Ga...IELTS5.5PTE43₹14.18L/Yr
$16,482
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#26University of Houston - Clear Lake logo

University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston

Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.41L/Yr ($19,082/Yr)Living₹8.37L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission M.S Instructional Design and Tec...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹16.41L/Yr
$19,082
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#27Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.25L/Yr ($23,538/Yr)Living₹8.64L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission B.S Games, Interactive Media, an...IELTS6.5PTE50₹20.25L/Yr
$23,538
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#28University of Colorado logo

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Colorado, Usa92.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.16L/Yr ($23,442/Yr)Living₹8.95L/Yr ($10,400/Yr)Admission M.S Computer Science - Games and...TOEFL80PTE58₹20.16L/Yr
$23,442
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1926 by CWUR in 2022
#29Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw

Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.26L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living₹9.86L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Game Design and Dev...SAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.26L/Yr
$23,556
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#30Wilmington University logo

Wilmington University, New Castle

Delaware, Usa99%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.41L/Yr ($13,260/Yr)Living₹5.16L/Yr ($6,000/Yr)Admission B.S Game Design and DevelopmentTOEFL71PTE46₹11.41L/Yr
$13,260
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#31Grand Canyon University logo

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix

Arizona, Usa56.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.19L/Yr ($16,500/Yr)Living₹7.35L/Yr ($8,550/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science With An Emp...₹14.19L/Yr
$16,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#32Marist College logo

Marist College, Poughkeepsie

New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.84L/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission B.A Media Studies and Production...IELTS6.5PTE58₹18.84L/Yr
$21,900
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#33Messiah University logo

Messiah University, Mechanicsburg

Pennsylvania, Usa79.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,370/Yr)Living₹8.79L/Yr ($10,220/Yr)Admission B.A Digital Media - Mobile Appli...SAT1196TOEFL80₹33.01L/Yr
$38,370
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 291 by FORBES in 2019
#34Hampshire College logo

Hampshire College, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,500/Yr)Living₹11.7L/Yr ($13,606/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Game Design and Developm...₹21.94L/Yr
$25,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 373 by FORBES in 2019
#35Saint Edward's University logo

Saint Edward's University, Austin

Texas, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.16L/Yr ($46,690/Yr)Living₹10.24L/Yr ($11,900/Yr)Admission B.A Interactive Games StudiesIELTS6.5PTE54₹40.16L/Yr
$46,690
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 384 by FORBES in 2019
#36Iona College logo

Iona College, New Rochelle

New York, Usa91.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.61L/Yr ($37,911/Yr)Living₹12.76L/Yr ($14,832/Yr)Admission M.S Computer Science - Game Deve...IELTS6.5₹30.67L/Yr
$35,650
Course duration: 1 year
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7.5/10(1 User)Ranked 390 by FORBES in 2019
#37Elmhurst College logo

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst

Illinois, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.22L/Yr ($37,454/Yr)Living₹8.9L/Yr ($10,344/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Game and Entertainm...IELTS6.0PTE54₹32.22L/Yr
$37,454
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 488 by FORBES in 2019
#38Lawrence Technological University logo

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield

Michigan, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,370/Yr)Living₹8.17L/Yr ($9,500/Yr)Admission B.A Game ArtIELTS6PTE60₹33.01L/Yr
$38,370
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 503 by FORBES in 2019
#39Alma College logo

Alma College, Alma

Michigan, Usa64%Acceptance Rate
Living₹9.15L/Yr ($10,642/Yr)Admission B.A Game Design--
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 582 by FORBES in 2019
#40Savannah College of Art and Design logo

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah

Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.04L/Yr ($39,578/Yr)Living₹12.25L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission M.A Interactive design and game ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹34.45L/Yr
$40,050
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(2 Users)
#41State University of New York Polytechnic Institute logo

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, Albany

New York, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,490/Yr)Living₹10.7L/Yr ($12,440/Yr)Admission B.S Interactive Media and Game D...IELTS6.0PTE53₹7.3L/Yr
$8,490
Course duration: 4 years
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#42Bridgewater State University logo

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater

Massachusetts, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.06L/Yr ($7,050/Yr)Living₹10.97L/Yr ($12,750/Yr)Admission M.S Physical Education - Teachin...₹6.06L/Yr
$7,050
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
9.8/10(1 User)
#43New York Film Academy logo

New York Film Academy, Burbank

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.3L/Yr ($29,408/Yr)Living₹16.26L/Yr ($18,900/Yr)Admission B.F.A Game DesignTOEFL68₹25.3L/Yr
$29,408
Course duration: 3 years
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#44Champlain College logo

Champlain College, Burlington

Vermont, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.4L/Yr ($22,550/Yr)Living₹12.82L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission B.S Game DesignIELTS6.5PTE58₹19.4L/Yr
$22,550
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(2 Users)
#45University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Wisconsin, Usa
Tuition:  ₹14.02L/Yr ($16,304/Yr)Living₹5.54L/Yr ($6,442/Yr)Admission B.A Media Arts and Game Developm...IELTS6.0PTE48₹14.02L/Yr
$16,304
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)
#46Columbia College Chicago logo

Columbia College Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.89L/Yr ($26,610/Yr)Living₹11.72L/Yr ($13,630/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Game Design₹22.89L/Yr
$26,610
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(2 Users)
#47Columbus State University logo

Columbus State University, Columbus

Georgia, Usa53.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.18L/Yr ($18,812/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,550/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science - Games Pro...IELTS6.5PTE58₹16.18L/Yr
$18,812
Course duration: 4 years
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#48New England Institute of Technology logo

New England Institute of Technology, Warwick

Rhode Island, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.03L/Yr ($29,100/Yr)Living₹10.01L/Yr ($11,640/Yr)Admission B.S Game Development and Simulat...IELTS6.0PTE53₹25.03L/Yr
$29,100
Course duration: 3 years
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#49Edinboro University logo

Edinboro University, Edinboro

Pennsylvania, Usa95.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.42L/Yr ($16,760/Yr)Living₹9.65L/Yr ($11,219/Yr)Admission B.S Computer Science - Game and ...IELTS6.5PTE50₹14.42L/Yr
$16,760
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)
#50Fitchburg State University logo

Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg

Massachusetts, Usa74.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.06L/Yr ($7,050/Yr)Living₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission B.S Game DesignIELTS6.5PTE50₹6.06L/Yr
$7,050
Course duration: 4 years
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