Game educations in north Sweden

Welcome to be inspired to a future career in the games industry!

Are you passionate about game development? Discover the creative games industry in Umeå, Skellefteå, Boden, and Luleå! With four campus areas, two universities, and a variety of game education programs, the region offers endless opportunities for growth. Join a community of like-minded individuals – whether you’re interested in game design, programming, or artistic expression, you’ll find your place here.

In close collaboration with the local industries, students benefit from internships and networking opportunities. Arctic Game hosts annual community events, co-organized regionally, which boost connections and provide valuable industry insights. With a housing guarantee in both Skellefteå and Boden, and a high post-graduation employment rate, our programs in the region offer a promising path in the games industry.

Meet students and alumni

  • Student

    Mattias Rywe

    Game Design In the north of Sweden, Mattias Rywe found what he was looking for in terms of a practical game program and closeness to nature.

  • Alumni

    Johanna-Lovisa Vannebäck

    Project Manager Johanna is a born leader and has combined her passion for games and leadership in her professional role.

  • Student

    John H. Sandman

    Indie Game Developer He refers to the program as a “melting pot” of everything he needs to learn to create games and be ready for the job market.

  • Alumni

    Justyna Fryczak

    UX Designer Justyna is a Women in Games Ambassador and a great UX Designer with several years of experience in the games industry.

Intership

In the Arctic Game region (Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå and Boden) you have the possibility to study at university, vocational, and adult education level. Many of the programs consist of a large amount of internship (several weeks) at one of the games companies in the region.