As most of educational institutions offering game related education are members of Neogames through the Finnish game education network, the association plays an active role in the development of game-related education and research in Finland. By sharing information and ideas between businesses, schools, and other actors, it ensures that the focus of education keeps up with the changing needs of the games industry.
As listed below, game-related curricula are offered by vocational colleges, universities of applied sciences and universities in Finland. Representatives of Neogames visit these institutions regularly and give lectures on the game industry, its current state and its future.
Universities (Bachelor’s degrees, 180-210 ECTS credits, and Master’s degrees, typically 120 ECTS credits).
- Lappeenranta University of Technology LUT
- University of Turku
- University of Eastern Finland
- University of Tampere / TRIM / Game Research Lab
- University of Jyväskylä
- Aalto University (MA in New Media)
Universities of Applied Sciences (210−240 ECTS credits)
- Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
- Karelia University of Applied Sciences
- Oulu University of Applied Sciences
- Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
- Lahti University of Applied Sciences
- Centria University of Applied Sciences
- Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences (Game Design and Game Programming)
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences
- Turku University of Applied Sciences
- Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Vocational Upper Secondary Education and Training
- Helsinki Vocational College
- Kainuun ammattiopisto
- Amiedu
- Laajasalon opisto
- HEO Media
- AEL
- Helsinki Vocational College
- Kouvola Region Vocational College
- Sataedu
- Oulu Vocational College
- North Karelia College Outokumpu