What does a Game Developer do?

You program video games for PC, console or mobile.

What education does Game Developer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Game Developer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 70'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

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Game Developer

IT & Technology

Development of video games for various platforms. Programming of game mechanics, graphics, and user interfaces.

Entry

~CHF 70'000

CHF 5'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 160'000

CHF 13'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Game Developer

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 70'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT9/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic5/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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