Programme overview

Computer games keep stimulating the ever growing market of gaming industry. According to experts‘ opinion, by the year 2020 its value will have reached more than 230 bln. US dollars. This VVK study programme is intended for those who wish and seek to become a part of this market.

Degree awarded: Professional Bachelor’s degree in Computing
Study field: Informatics
Duration: Full-time: 3 years
Credits: (ECTS) 180
Language: English

Programme objective: To prepare a specialist, who is able to create media systems, computer games, attractive online information systems; who has professional programming skills, the knowledge of principals of human-computer interaction, computer audio and video processing, who would have the basics of creative visual thinking. Such specialist can work as a programmer or as a developer-designer at any company, which creates computer games, develops and (or) uses media technologies either on his/her own or by establishing his/her company as well as  being a part of an IT team in any IT company.

Programme learning outcomes: You will learn information technology applications, programming basics, computer graphics and animation, computer design basics, 3D graphics and animation, object-oriented programming, content management systems and computer games. You will learn to develop audio visual technology, interactive media components, smart devices and other multimedia, also games with Unity3D engine.

Career prospects

You will become: programmer, audio and video processing specialist, IT team member for any company which uses information technologies, or you could work in your own established IT services company.

You will also:

• become a specialist of the most demanded profession at this moment
• create computer games and mobile applications
• apply knowledge of web and modern communications technology
• create attractive online information systems
• work in a highly advanced job field.

Prospects for the internship/placement: from all the fields of ICT specialities, computer programmers remain the most demanded specialists in the market. The computer gaming industry has already surpassed the film industry by popularity. Computer game development is an innovative and promising technology and must be observed from a creative perspective. It provides career opportunities for energetic and creative IT students.

Programme structure

I-st Year Studies:

• Psychology
• Professional English
• Applications of Information Technology and Computer Architecture
• Basics of Programming (C++)
• Computer Game Design
• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Mathematics
• Object-Oriented Programming 5
• 3D Graphic Modelling
• Operating Systems and System Software
• Guided Internship: Game Design Project
• Elective Course

II-nd Year Studies:

• Professional Language and Written Communication
• 3D Graphics and Animation Human-Computer Interaction
• Sound Technologies
• Fundamentals and Technologies of Computer Game Development
• Basics of Dėbi Technologies
• Project: Game Prototype Development
• Computer Networks and Security
• Audiovisual Technologies
• IT Project Management
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Elective Course
• Internship in a Company

III-rd Year Studies:

• Integrated Business Studies
• Basics of Law
• Dėbi Programming and Databases
• Computer Game Development (Unite)
• Multimedia for Smart Devices
• Game Development Project
• Software Engineering
• Content Management Systems
• Elective Course
• Final Internship
• Final Project/Thesis

Admission Requirements

• Certificate of secondary education or diploma translated into English. The cumulative grade point average of your secondary school results, including final exams, must be no lower than 60%. The grade point average from Mathematics, IT and Economics/Geography/History must be at least 70%. Please note that all previous education certificates/diplomas must be officially recognized by the Center for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Lithuania (www.skvc.lt ).
• English language requirements: B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Applicants may choose one of these methods to prove their level:

Students who do not meet the minimal English language level requirement can still be admitted to VBC but will have to complete one semester of the Academic English Preparatory Programme On line before arrival to Lithuania.

• Admission Interview. All applicants must complete the admission interview with a VBC admissions officer.
• Applicants who have participated in various Academic Olympiads or taken additional professional development courses can provide certificates of achievement to obtain extra admission points.

Autumn Intake Deadline

2026-05-31

Spring Intake Deadline

2026-11-01

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