Program details

Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies

MasterScience

City Centre

Sep

Available Intake(s)

Course Overview

Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies is a 2-year master programme in Science at Tampere University in Tampere, Finland. Tuition is €12,000 EUR per year. Intake is in Sep. Scholarships are available for this programme.

Compiled from the details recorded in this listing. The university may describe the program differently — check its own page before you apply.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) with minimum 60% in Game Studies, Interactive Media, Information Studies, Communication, Cultural or Art Studies, Interaction Design,Psychology, Sociology or other relevant field for the study of play and games.

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Program Fees

Tuition Fee / year

€12,000 EUR

approx. ₹13.1 Lakh · exchange rate as of 3 Sept 2026

This is the annual tuition fee. Multiply by the course length for the full cost.

Application Fee$100

Initial Deposit€12,000 EUR

Typical Scholarship€1,000 EUR

Rupee figures are a guide only, converted from EUR at a rate we refresh monthly and rounded to the nearest ₹10,000. The university bills in EUR; what you actually pay depends on the rate on the day you transfer.

Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.

Early Bird discount upto 2000 EUR on the tuition fee will be provided

As of Aug 5, 2026, verify on the university’s site.

Programme Notes

University Notes

The application fee of € 100 will cover applications submitted through Studyinfo.fi, allowing applicants to apply for multiple programs, upto a maximum of 6 programs. Please note that a core programming degree (e.g. Engineering or Computer Science) does not qualify applicants for this program, as this is not a game programming or game development program. English language test waiver is applicable if the Bachelor's, Master's, Licentiate, or Doctoral degree is in the English language from Finland or another EU/EEA country or Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint, Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Application period starts on 15th December 2025 and ends 5th January 2026.

These notes come from the university's own admissions material. Where they conflict with anything else on this page, we confirm with the university before you apply.

Document Checklist

This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Finland is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.

PassportEvery university and every immigration authority identifies you by your passport, and most require six months of validity beyond your stay.
10th MarksheetYour secondary record is the first rung of the ladder every admissions office reads.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)Almost every university outside direct-entry undergraduate systems asks you to explain, in your own words, why this course.
Letters of Recommendation (LOR)Postgraduate admissions rely on an academic or professional reference; the number varies by programme.
Resume / CVPostgraduate applications are assessed on work and research history as well as marks.
English Proficiency Test Score ReportUniversities and immigration authorities both need evidence you can study in English.
Standardized Test Score Report (GRE / GMAT)CheckNo immigration authority sets a GRE or GMAT requirement; only the university does.
Proof of Funds / Financial StatementEvery study destination requires evidence you can pay tuition and live for at least a year. The amount is set by the destination and changes -- check the current figure before you prepare this.
Health / Medical InsuranceCheckFew destinations let an international student enrol without health cover.
MEA Apostille on Indian Academic DocumentsCheckAn apostille is how an Indian certificate becomes legally recognisable abroad without an embassy stamp.
LRS Form A-2 and PAN for fee remittanceAn Indian resident cannot wire tuition or living costs abroad without filing Form A-2 and quoting a PAN.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies is a program offered by Tampere University.

What is the tuition fee for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

Tuition is €12,000 EUR per year.

What are the entry requirements for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

Minimum qualification required: Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) with minimum 60% in Game Studies, Interactive Media, Information Studies, Communication, Cultural or Art Studies, Interaction Design,Psychology, Sociology or other relevant field for the study of play and games..

What English language test scores are required for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

English proficiency test requirements vary -- a GCQ360 counsellor can confirm the exact score needed for this program.

Is GRE or GMAT required for admission to Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.

When is the application deadline for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

Available intakes include: Sep.

Are scholarships available for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

Yes, scholarships are available for this program -- a GCQ360 counsellor can help you check eligibility and application steps.

What is the study mode and language of instruction for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the City Centre campus.

Is work experience, an internship, or a thesis required for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.

Can GCQ360 help me apply to Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies?

Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Masters in Social Sciences - Game Studies at Tampere University.