Love playing video games?
Then just think how amazing it would be to design your own games!

 

The Computer Science department at the University Of Western Ontario is one of the oldest computer science departments in North America and is one of the first two in Canada to offer a specialization in game development!

The game industry in Canada and around the world is growing rapidly and is in desperate need of highly talented and skilled individuals. Why not let Western help open the "Video Game Design" doors for you.

Did you know:

  • You can get a Minor in Game Development from Computer Science at The University Of Western Ontario.
  • London Ontario is a Canadian game development hub led by five prominent gaming companies.
  • Western helps Computer Science students obtain internships at local and international gaming companies.
  • Western students have gone on to successful careers in gaming: locally, nationally, and internationally, both working for existing companies and starting their own companies.
  • At Western, students have the chance to do development for the Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, iPhone, PC, web, Mac, Blackberry and many other platforms.
  • Western has industry support from Microsoft, AMD/ATI, Nokia, and several other gaming companies.
  • Western also offers Masters and PhD degrees specializing in Game Development.
Here are some screen shots from games that Western computer science students have created for their Game Design Minor:
Video Game 1
Video Game 2

Click here for more details about the course requirements for the Minor in Game Design.

 

Western provides the best student experience among Canada's leading research-intensive universities.