University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration
and Compulsory diploma of your choice*
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE | IN PERSON MODALITY
Can you imagine that your job was to give life to numerous characters and allow millions of people to live adventures through your videogames? With this university degree, you can turn your passion into your profession. Design, create, learn to tell stories and be the one to shake up the videogame industry, an area that has more than 21 million players in Spain and is expected to grow by 12%.
Have you always enjoyed testing every game console and are you the first to discover the latest videogame to hit the market?- Are you passionate about the idea of creating your own games, from concept to design to development?
- Do people say you are a creative and imaginative person?
- Do you like the idea of working in a constantly evolving industry, from mobile games to virtual and augmented reality?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
*Subject to minimum enrollment requirements for degree program.
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University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration in Madrid
Study the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration at UFV and learn how to develop interactive experiences with impact. Combine art, narrative, and technology in an innovative and creative environment.
Find out more in this video.
UNIVERSITY OWN DEGREES TO CHOOSE FROM
You will become an expert by specializing in the area of communication that interests you most, thanks to the 12 diplomas offered by the Faculty of Communication. In this way, you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work successfully in the sector.
OUR STUDENTS
Our students’ projects
Unleash your full potential, just like our students have already demonstrated.
PROJECTS
Discover our students' projects
The video game industry has an urgent need for talent.
Spain ranks as the third largest market in Europe for video games.
COWDUCTION
Developers
Sara Brau Vicuña
José Luis Cubillo Mora
María Delgado Carrascal
Alejandro Vega Martínez
Inés Velado Arenas
CONFIDO PRŌIECTUS
Developers
Mateo Hildebrand
Paula Corbacho
Raquel Vicente
Dayán Palanca
Diego Rodríguez
TOPOTA
Developers
María Guerra
Pablo Pierrad
Gonzalo López-Quiroga
Pablo Blanco
Julio Caballero
Do you have doubts about the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration?
WHY UFV?
You will experience a full university experience firsthand.
Internships at top companies in the sector
You will have the opportunity to do your mandatory internships at leading companies such as Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Péndulo Studios, Soedesco, Microsoft, and Warner Bros Entertainment. Learn from the best as you take your first steps in the industry!
Work in a real production company from the 1st year
UFV is the only university with a real video game production company on campus: Next Level Studios, managed by students from the LevelUP society. You will be part of creative and technical teams developing real projects from day one.
Release 4 video games during your degree
Yes, you read that right: you will release one video game every year. Four real titles that will form part of your professional portfolio before you graduate. Practical training with real impact.
Ubisoft and Electronic Arts Talent Scholarships
If creativity is your thing and you are ambitious, you can apply for the exclusive Talent Scholarships, which offer financial assistance and four personalized mentoring sessions with experts from Ubisoft and EA. A unique opportunity to boost your career from the start.
Publica 4 videojuegos durante la carrera
Sí, has leído bien: publicarás un videojuego cada año. Cuatro títulos reales que formarán parte de tu portfolio profesional antes de graduarte. Una formación práctica con impacto real.
Ubisoft and Electronic Arts Talent Scholarships
If creativity is your thing and you’re ambitious, you can apply for the exclusive Talent Scholarships, which offer financial assistance and four personalized mentoring sessions with experts from Ubisoft and EA. This is a unique opportunity to boost your career from the start.
Partners that open doors
Thanks to strategic alliances with giants such as Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, and Minecraft, you will have access to first-rate training, high-impact projects, and exclusive opportunities that make a difference.
Trips to international studios
Every year we organize visits to leading studios in the world of video games, so you can see firsthand how professionals in the sector work, discover new trends, and start building your network of contacts.
A unique approach: storytelling as a creative engine
Here you will not only learn to program: you will learn to tell stories, design worlds, animate characters, create sound, and even launch your own game on the market. Storytelling, creativity, and technology come together in a single degree program.
A university life full of opportunities
Join societies such as LevelUP, Nido Creativo, or Emprende UFV, participate in events, create your own projects, or join our sports teams. At UFV, if something doesn’t exist… you can create it!
HIGHLIGHTS
Top companies that represent us.
Get to know firsthand the companies that make UFV an icon of recognition at all levels, providing us with a service in line with our quality and the opportunity to learn firsthand how to work in a top-level company.
International
Agreements
8,4 / 10
in international
experience of
our students
Source: 2024 undergraduate student experience report.
We have more than 200 exchange agreements, so you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, where you will learn about other audiovisual environments and broaden your horizons. In addition, you will live on the UFV campus with students of different nationalities.
Alejandro Montiel
Professor / 3D Modeler
and Graphic Designer
“Rolling Bob”
Play Station Talents to the Most Innovative Game.
Alba Gasca
Professor
Senior PR Manager
for PlayStation España,
at Precision Spain
Bernardo Hernández
Professor
CEO of Soedesco
and founder of Zerouno Games
Michael Santorum
Professor
Design Director at Tequila Studios
Andrés Olmedo
UFV Alumni
Game UX Designer at Ubisoft Barcelona
Jorge Bravo-Hernández
Director, EA Sports
Employer
Ainhoa Ponce
UFV student
Winner of the Ubisoft Scholarship 2025
Paula Corbacho
UFV student
Winner of the Ubisoft Scholarship 2024
Aaron Rugama
UFV Alumni
Lucid Games. Technical Artist.
Josu de Prado
Professor
Crema Games. Animator 3D
Lucia Fernandez
UFV Alumni
Toya Play
Alejandro Batuecas
UFV Alumni
Game Designer
Price of the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration, Academic Year 25/26
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TITLE OF THE UNIVERSITY DEGREE
UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN VIDEOGAME DEVELOPMENT AND NARRATION
INITIAL FEE
€1,500
MONTHLY FEE
€845
TOTAL
€9,950
Scholarships and Grants
At UFV, we understand the importance of studying a university degree that fulfills you. That is why one in three UFV students receives a scholarship or grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narrationat UFV cost?
The total price for the first year of the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration at UFV is €9,950. This amount is broken down into an initial payment of €1,500 and ten monthly payments of €845.
What does the admission process for the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration consist of?
To become a student at UFV, you must pass our admission tests. They cost €80 and can be taken either online or in person. For more information about our admission process, click here.
How many years does the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration last?
The University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration at UFV lasts four academic years.
What are the career opportunities for graduates of the University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration at UFV?
Some of the career opportunities of the university degree in Videogame Creation and Narration are:
- Game designer: designs all aspects of a game from its mechanics to its story. They can specialize in areas such as level design, narrative design or gameplay design.
- Technical artist: is one of the most current and in-demand roles in the industry. This is an artist with knowledge in programming and graphic engines, which allows them to directly implement their work in the videogame without the need to depend on other departments.
- Programmer: responsible for creating the game logic and algorithms, programming mechanics and tools for the team.
- 2D artist: creates illustrations and animations for the game, specializing in characters, environments or objects, as well as interfaces and promotional elements.
- Data analyst: uses metrics and data analytics to make decisions about the development and balance of the game.
- 3D artist: models 3D elements and applies textures, specializing in characters, environments or objects.
- 3D animator: responsible for adding animations to the 3D models made by the artists. Before the animations can be created, the models must be “rigged”, adding virtual bones to them so that they behave in a natural way when animations are added. This task is so extensive that they may specialize only in rigging.
- QA Tester: responsible for testing the game and detecting and reporting any bugs.
- Concept artist: creates the first conceptual images of the game, transforming ideas into illustrations. Later these illustrations are reworked at higher quality or in 3D for the final product.
- Producer: supervises the development of the game and manages the needs of each department in an integral way.
Title
University Degree in Videogame Development and Narration
Centers where it is taught
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Branch of knowledge
Social and Legal Sciences
Field of knowledge
Cultural industries: design, animation, cinematography and audiovisual production
Modality
In person
Language
Spanish
Total number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Specializations
Not applicable
Places
50
