Can a passion for video games turn into a dream career? And could your studies take you all the way to South Korea – one of the world's leading gaming industry hubs?
On 23 October, at the gaming culture event “GameOn 2026” in Vilnius, Prof. Dr. Tadas Limba from Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) presented the bachelor's degree programme “Game Development and Digital Animation” and its specialisation “Digital Media Design”, which open doors to the world of creative technologies and international career opportunities.
On the “Indie Stage”, Prof. Dr. T. Limba introduced participants to the study opportunities offered through the collaboration between MRU and Dongseo University in South Korea, combining creativity, information technology and hands-on learning.
Playing games is fun, but creating them is even more exciting!
Behind every video game lies much more than an engaging storyline or impressive visual effects. Game development involves programming, 3D modelling, animation, artificial intelligence and countless creative decisions.
The “Game Development and Digital Animation” programme is designed for those who want not only to play games but also to create them – developing characters, environments and interactive experiences. Meanwhile, the “Digital Media Production” specialisation allows students to explore digital content creation, visual communication, animation and design solutions.
“At MRU, we provide students with a strong foundation that brings together game development, animation, digital media and computer science. However, it is important to talk not only about the study content or career prospects. The students themselves are best placed to share what these studies are really like – through their experiences, completed projects and future ambitions,” emphasised Prof. Dr. T. Limba during his presentation.
From Vilnius to Busan – studying without borders
One of the most distinctive opportunities offered by these studies is the chance to study in two countries. Students spend their first two years at MRU in Lithuania and the following two years at Dongseo University in South Korea. The entire programme is taught in English, and graduates receive a double degree.
During the event, Prof. Dr. T. Limba also presented a video created by students, in which they shared their study experiences, discussed projects involving 3D modelling, artificial intelligence and software development, and highlighted opportunities to put theoretical knowledge into practice from the very beginning.
What awaits after completing the final level?
Upon graduation, career opportunities extend far beyond video game development. Graduates can work in game development studios, the animation and film industries, digital design agencies, develop mobile applications, create virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solutions, or even launch their own businesses.
Participation in “GameOn 2026” gave MRU an opportunity to demonstrate how a passion for gaming can become the first step towards a creative, technology-driven career filled with international opportunities.
