If you are a creative game developer or aspiring game designer looking to innovate and create meaningful game experiences, the Erasmus Mundus REPLAY Joint Master's Scholarship is your gateway to a world-class education across Europe. This article will cover the essential details about this exciting opportunity!
The Objective of the Erasmus REPLAY program is to design, experiment, and develop meaningful game experiences. Applicants will learn and gain skills to create the future of games, leading to more creative, innovative, and socially meaningful games.
Erasmus Mundus REPLAY Scholarship Summary
Host Countries: Portugal, Belgium, Finland
Duration: 2 years
Application Deadline: January 17, 2025
Funding: Fully Funded
Study Level: Master's degree
Short Eligibility: Outstanding international students with a bachelor's degree in relevant fields
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Coverage: Full tuition fees covered
Monthly Stipend: €1,400 per month for 24 months
Travel Costs: Covered for mobility between universities
Accommodation Costs: Covered
Visa Fees: Covered
Living Expenses: Additional support for living expenses
Participating Universities
Lusófona University, Lisbon (Portugal)
Luca School of Arts, Genk (Belgium)
Aalto University, Helsinki (Finland)
Curriculum, Program Structure, and Tracks
The REPLAY program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in game design and development. The curriculum includes modules on game design, game development, interactive storytelling, and user experience design. The program is divided into four semesters:
First Semester: Study at Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal
Second Semester: Study at Luca School of Arts, Genk, Belgium
Third Semester: Study at Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland
Fourth Semester: Work on the thesis at any of the participating universities
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Open to outstanding international students from any country
Academic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
Language Proficiency: Professional working proficiency in English
Experience: Demonstrated contributions to their institution, community, or society
Commitment: Strong interest in game design and development and commitment to the development of the sector
Application Procedure
Applications for the REPLAY program are open from October 1, 2024, to January 17, 2025. Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
Application Form: Online submission through the online application form
ID Document: Passport (non-EU) or EU ID card
Photograph: Recent headshot (IMG).
Diploma: Bachelor's/Master's degree + transcripts (English or certified translation)
CV: Highlight qualifications, experience, and skills in game design/production
Motivation Letter: Explain fit for the program (3000 characters max)
Recommendation Letters: 2-3 letters with contact details and signatures
Post-Mortem Analysis: Critical review of up to 2 projects, focusing on lessons learned (2000 characters/project)
Showreel: 1-minute video showcasing relevant projects (Link).
Portfolio: A PDF including links to additional work.
English Proficiency Proof: Test scores or proof of English-taught degree
Residence Certificate: From municipality or employer
🗓️ Application Deadline: January 17, 2025
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