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XR Creative Developer Program

Want to become a successful XR Creative Developer?
Download the program syllabus and find out how!

FORMAT

Full-time - In person

LOCATION

Stockholm

DURATION

80 Weeks

TUITION FEE

Government-funded or 216,000 SEK
Transform your career

The program will provide the knowledge and skills required to help you launch your career as an XR Creative Developer. The program responds to a demand for competence that can design an immersive experience with a holistic approach to user behavior, pedagogy, value creation, and ethics.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

Anyone who is curious to learn how to build three-dimensional worlds and next-level user experiences. You who are eager to explore things, test and fail, and try again.

How the metaverses and other immersive worlds are going to look and feel are still very visionary and things are not set in stone yet. So, this is a program for those who want to be part of mapping out what this future actually looks like. It’s really about breaking new ground.

PERIOD

August 4, 2025  – March 26, 2027
80 weeks (56 on campus – 24 on Industrial Placement)

Language

English

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Swedish Government-Funded Seats: Applications will open in January 2025

International Seats: The first round deadline is November 29, 2024


Got questions?

Book a call with our Admission Team.
We are here to help you find the best solution for you.

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Swedish Government Funded Seats Available.

Early Bird offer for our international applicants!

Join our VIP list by November 29th, 2024, to secure an exclusive discount of 20,000 SEK on all programs.

The Application Process

  • SWEDISH GOVERNMENT-FUNDED SEATS
  • INTERNATIONAL SEATS
All our YH Swedish government funded applications will be open in January 2025. We'd love for you to stay connected with us.
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To be eligible for a YH Swedish government-funded education, certain criteria must be met. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements

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Swedish residents may also qualify for financial aid through CSN during their studies. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements

For those applying from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands, you should contact your local education support provider.

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Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma (“Gymnasieexamen”) or a foreign equivalent and have a basic knowledge of Scandinavian language (for more information, please refer to Tab 1). No previous work experience is required.

Studying your last year at high school?

If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, you can still apply to Hyper Island.

Please ask your school to provide a certificate with your predicted grades and submit that document as your education backup. You will need to send your final grades to us as soon as you receive them.

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We do not accept any applications past the deadline.

List of documents you need to attach:

  • Submit your Application Task.

  • One-page CV in English.

  • Proof of education: show that you have completed at least high school, whether that's in Sweden or another country. Click here to see which document you need to upload. We do not require your education documents to be translated.

  • Please note that some of our programs have additional requirements, so you may need to provide extra supporting materials.

  • Proof of basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, or Norwegian). Please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
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You'll be notified and invited to join the second step of our admissions process in May 2025.

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You'll be notified with the final decision starting late June. Seats are offered from the reserve list until the end of the third week of school.

All our international applications are now open! Apply and connect with us.
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Hyper Island will provide the necessary documentation for applications to the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) for students requiring a student residence permit. In order to receive this backup documentation from Hyper Island you must be a fee-paying international student who has gone through the international admissions process with us. If you are unsure about whether you are an international student, please contact us.

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Successful applicants need to have at least a high school diploma. No previous work experience is required.

Studying your last year at high school?

If you have not graduated from high school yet but are on track to graduate in Spring 2024, you can still apply to Hyper Island.

Please ask your school to provide a certificate with your predicted grades and submit that document as your education backup. You will need to send your final grades to us as soon as you receive them.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following English language proficiency criteria:

  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 5.5, with no section scoring below 5.0.
  • At least a passing grade in a foreign equivalent of English 6 (Swedish high school course).
  • Proof of previous education in English: Successful completion of studies at an English-speaking institution (high school, vocational school, college, or university).
  • If you are from an English-speaking country, you are exempt from submitting an English test. However, you must still demonstrate English proficiency through a school transcript or other document. 
These requirements ensure students are prepared to succeed in our English-taught programs. Please note that all applicants’ English proficiency will be assessed during the Digital Admissions Day, regardless of your country of origin or documents submitted.
Send in your application task and documents expand_more expand_less

List of documents you need to attach:

  • Submit your Application Task.
  • One-page CV in English.
  • Proof of education: You must have at least a high school diploma.
  • Please note that some of our programs have additional requirements, so you may need to provide extra supporting materials.
Ready for a new journey? Start today and apply here.
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Upon submitting your application, you'll be notified if you have made it to the next round, which is the admissions day. You will be invited to an admissions preparatory meeting to get all your remaining questions answered and we will prepare you for the next step, Digital Admissions Day. This day consists of a personal but informal interview and an interactive group task with other international applicants. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information. 

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If you have successfully gone through the whole admissions process, you will be notified on your admissions decision a week after joining a full Digital Admissions Day.

Swedish Government
Funded Seats
STATUS:
Applications will open in January 2025.

We use the Classter platform for these seats.
If you already have an account, click Continue your application, otherwise Start your Application.

International
Student Seats
STATUS:

Applications are open.

If you are an international student, your application starts here.
Click above and follow the instructions.

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Have the skills and be prepared to work as:

  • check XR Developer
  • check Game Developer
  • check 3D Artist & Modeler
  • check XR Project Manager
  • check XR Designer

Program Overview

7 Areas of Study expand_more expand_less

During the XR Creative Developer program, you will explore 7 courses:

  • Foundation Weeks
  • Programming & Game Engines
  • The World In 3D
  • Holistic Development
  • Industry Simulation 1.0
  • Individual Project
  • Industrial Placement
Industrial Placement expand_more expand_less

Experiential learning is at the core of the Hyper Island methodology, therefore, the Industrial Placement course is an essential part of each program.

The Industrial Placement provides you with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding in your field of specialisation by being in a professional environment with the guidance of industry professionals in Sweden or anywhere else in the world.

EXPERIENCE

The Hyper Island Way™

Real world ready

Through experience-based learning you will have the opportunity to learn while working with real clients on their challenges.

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Seize your potential

Upon graduation you will equipped to get hired or to start your own business. 

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Study in our Stockholm campus

You will study in our Global Head Office, located in Hammarby Sjöstad, close to the water in a new building where we each year welcome over 500 people from all over the world.

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Loved by Lifelong learners

Danny Mallas Hyper Island Alumni working at Spotify

“Hyper Island values experimentation and failure as a learning method and brings students close to the industry, which is priceless.

I had an amazing time in this program. It was challenging, however, that was exactly what I was looking for deep learning experiences and non-conventional learning methods, as well as great connections and opportunities.”

 

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Danny Mallas

Product Manager @ Spotify

Testimonial YH 3

"Hyper Island gave me the foundation to approach creative challenges effectively. I gained an understanding of team dynamics and how to manage processes and culture. Focusing on how to work to optimize creativity and feedback within each team."

Linus Hultkrantz

UX Designer @ Valtech

Testimonial YH 2

"Hyper Island was my most eye-opening year to that date. At times terrifyingly challenging – and for the same reasons incredibly rewarding!"

Hanna Reuterwall

Marketing Manager @ Netflix Nordics
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"As a practical person who prefers learning by doing, I found a perfect match in Hyper Island. I had the chance to explore new ways of thinking and creating that challenged my status quo."

Marius Pedersen

Head of Content @ Red Bull

Got questions?

Our Admissions Team is available to provide guidance. Contact us and let us help you move towards reaching your goals.

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