Which Universities to study Level Design in Europe (Best Game Industry related Universities?)

    I maybe want to take part in game industry; not sure yet, deciding (between this and more "traditional" jobs). I dislike coding a bit, but there are other options. I am thinking of

    • Press Relations / Media
    • Journalism
    • Level Designer (or similar)
    • Manager / Lead (I guess there is not really a course for this, but you're supposed to get good in your field and then you get promoted to Lead Designer or something similar)

    Do you have any recommendations on which universities (preferrably EU, not necessary though) are the best (good skill development and connection with industry)

    Also, are there any interships / volunteerings available during summer? I know I should probably contact companies on case-by-case basis, but if you have had any experience with this and know if could I help them (without any prior game development knowledge) that would be welcome :)

    Thanks for your time.

    Well if you want to become a level designer, you can already start now by making stuff. Going to a university doesn't guarantee you a job in the game industry it might help not sure, I never went to a game design school or anything related. The only thing I know is that the majority of game developers are self-taught. I don't think a lot of studios offer internships to people that don't have any game development knowledge.

    Thanks for the reply. So, best thing is to make web portfolio? Any specific programs you would recommend (industry most wanted); I suppose it's necessary to be able to use more?

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    1 hour ago, etos said: Thanks for the reply. So, best thing is to make web portfolio? Any specific programs you would recommend (industry most wanted); I suppose it's necessary to be able to use more?

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    Unreal Engine 4 is very popular these days. However, a skilled level designer should be able to learn any tool needed for the job. It's really about your own talent and creativity to get the work done.

    Problem with unreal there's only UT you can map for.

    Many companies offer internships, even as advance as working on rendering, I saw openings in DICE, Rovio and many others, just look. But they are targeted to students.

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