Apply for the Game Design, Development & Innovation MEng
Thank you for your interest in our program!
Our program uses a rolling admissions process that evaluates applications as they are submitted and returns decisions in a timely manner. Find out how to apply and see our schedule of application deadlines below.
If you have questions, please contact our Admissions team at pratt_masters@duke.edu.
Applicant Requirements
The Duke Master of Engineering (MEng) program in Game Design, Development & Innovation is designed to be accessible to participants from a variety of engineering and science backgrounds. Applicants should have:
- An undergraduate degree in science or engineering (or equivalent technical work experience if your degree is in a non-technical field), and
- A minimum of one (1) semester of programming (any language), and
- Sufficient DUOLINGO, IELTS, or TOEFL English Language Testing scores (official result required; international students only), and
Prior coursework in probability and statistics and linear algebra is highly encouraged, but not required for admission.
Application Checklist
| Application Fee US$75 | |
| Paid by credit card with your application. Fee waivers » |
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| Documentation of your Bachelor's Degree, in engineering or science from an accredited institution: | |
| Transcripts (or, for institutions not using a 4.0 system, estimated GPA and grade scale) | |
| Other Items: | |
| Short Answer Essays | |
| Resume | |
| Three (3) Recommendations | |
| Video Introduction | |
| International Applicants: | |
| English Language Testing official results | |
| Optional for 2024 Applicants: | |
| Graduate Record Exam (GRE) official results, or equivalent exam | |
Deadlines
For Fall Entry
| On-Campus Master of Engineering | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| For Application Round | Applications Received by | Receive Decision Notification by | With Reply Required by |
| 1 | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2 | March 15 | April 15 | May 1 |
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Tuition & Fees
All amounts are based on the 2023-2024 academic year and are estimates only.
Enrolling students are required to pay a deposit. More information »
| Year 1 | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,762.50 | $31,762.50 |
| Health Fee | $473 | $473 |
| Health Insurance | $3,282 | $0 |
| Activity Fee | $18 | $18 |
| Student Services Fee | $12 | $12 |
| Transcript Fee | $120 | $0 |
| Recreation Fee | $180 | $180 |
| Housing | $5,792 | $7,240 |
| Board (Food) | $1,816 | $2,270 |
| Books & Supplies | $310 | $310 |
| Local Transportation | $872 | $1,090 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $1,832 | $2,290 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, per semester | $46,470 | $45,646 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, per academic year (Year 1) | $92,115 | |
| Year 2 | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,762.50 | $7,940.63 |
| Health Fee | $473 | $473 |
| Health Insurance | $3,282 | $0 |
| Activity Fee | $18 | $18 |
| Student Services Fee | $12 | $12 |
| Transcript Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation Fee | $180 | $180 |
| Housing | $5,792 | $7,240 |
| Board (Food) | $1,816 | $2,270 |
| Books & Supplies | $310 | $310 |
| Local Transportation | $872 | $1,090 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $1,832 | $2,290 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, per semester | $46,350 | $21,824 |
| Total Cost of Attendance, per academic year (Year 2) | $68,174 | |
Total Cost of Degree (Estimate): $160,289