Let’s make games!

European Master Program / Game Design

REPLAY is the two year European Master Program, where students from across the globe come together with the objective of designing, experimenting and developing meaningful game experiences.

Discover the programme →See the games
Students presenting their game on stage
REPLAY students at a game jam opening
Design · experiment · develop

Lisbon.
Genk.
Helsinki.

Three countries · four semesters

REPLAY is split between three game universities in three different European states. Throughout their journey, the students will be immersed in three unique national game development and artistic ecosystems.

Mobility Scheme →The Consortium
Lusófona University, Lisbon
LUCA School of Arts, Genk
Aalto University, Helsinki
① Lisbon ② Genk ③ Helsinki

Call for applications

7 October 2026 – 8 January 2027

Applications for the 4th intake are open until 8 January 2027. Candidates are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, awarded on the basis of excellence.

Apply now ↗Admissions and Requirements
REPLAY students and staff together on outdoor steps
Max. 24 students per intake
Sept 2027 · Semester 1 in Lisbon
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About REPLAY

REPLAY is the two year European Master Program, where students from across the globe come together with the objective of designing, experimenting and developing meaningful game experiences.

Students are empowered to shape the future of game design, unlocking the industry's potential for creativity, innovation, and societal relevance. Throughout their journey, the students will be immersed in three unique national game development and artistic ecosystems. Join us in redefining the future of game design.

  • 2year European Master Program
  • 3game universities in three European states
  • 4semesters, from Lisbon to Genk to Helsinki

REPLAY is split between three game universities in three different European states:

The Consortium
Lusófona University campus in Lisbon at duskLusófona UniversityLisbon, PortugalRead more →LUCA School of Arts campus at C-mine, Genk, at nightLUCA School of ArtsGenk, BelgiumRead more →Aalto University main building with the A! signAalto UniversityHelsinki, FinlandRead more →

Applications are open from 7th October 2026 to 8th January 2027.

Apply now ↗Admissions and Requirements →

Calendar

  1. 1September 2027All students at Lusófona University, LisbonStart of Semester 1
  2. 2January 2028All students move to LUCA, GenkStart of Semester 2
  3. 3September 2028All students move to Aalto, HelsinkiStart of Semester 3
  4. 4January 2029Students move separately for one of REPLAY campus for their thesis projectStart of Semester 4