GameDev Academy
Professional Course

Master Unity Game Development

Learn to create stunning cross-platform games with the world's most popular game engine in our comprehensive 12-week course. Taught by industry professionals in Cyprus.

12 Week Program
In-Person & Online
Career Support
Unity Game Development
Most Popular
Course Fee
€1,499

Why Learn Unity Game Development?

Unity powers more than 50% of all mobile games and a significant portion of PC and console titles. It's the most versatile engine for cross-platform development.

Versatile & Powerful

Create games for any platform – mobile, PC, console, VR/AR – all with a single development environment and workflow.

High Market Demand

Unity developers are among the most sought-after professionals in the game industry, with competitive salaries averaging €45,000-€75,000 in Cyprus.

Beyond Gaming

Unity skills extend to visualization, simulation, architecture, film, and other industries that need real-time 3D content creation.

12
Weeks Duration
20
Hours Per Week
5+
Portfolio Projects

Who This Course Is For

Complete beginners with no coding experience
Programmers looking to specialize in game development
Artists and designers wanting to bring their creations to life
Career changers seeking to enter the game industry

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our project-based curriculum is designed by industry professionals to give you real-world skills that employers are looking for.

1 Foundations (Weeks 1-3)

Introduction to Unity & Game Development

Understanding Unity's interface, navigating the editor, and core concepts of game development. Creating your first simple game.

C# Programming Fundamentals

Learning the programming language that powers Unity games. Variables, methods, conditionals, loops, and object-oriented concepts.

2D Game Development

Creating sprite-based games, animation systems, and physics for 2D environments. Building a complete 2D platformer game.

Project: 2D Platformer Game

2 3D Game Development (Weeks 4-6)

3D Environment & Character Controllers

Building 3D worlds, terrain systems, and implementing first-person and third-person character controllers.

Physics & Game Mechanics

Implementing physics-based interactions, collisions, rigidbodies, and creating core gameplay mechanics.

Camera Systems & Lighting

Creating dynamic camera systems, implementing post-processing effects, and mastering Unity's lighting systems.

Project: First-Person Adventure Game

3 Game Systems & UI (Weeks 7-9)

UI Systems & User Experience

Creating intuitive game interfaces, menus, HUDs, and implementing responsive UI for different screen sizes.

Game States & Management

Implementing save systems, game state management, scene transitions, and data persistence between sessions.

Audio Systems & Sound Design

Implementing 3D spatial audio, sound effects, music systems, and audio mixing for immersive game experiences.

Project: RPG Inventory & Quest System

4 Advanced Techniques (Weeks 10-12)

AI & Behavior Systems

Creating intelligent NPCs with pathfinding, behavior trees, state machines, and advanced decision-making systems.

Shader Graph & Visual Effects

Creating custom shaders, visual effects, particle systems, and post-processing for stunning game visuals.

Multiplayer & Networking

Introduction to multiplayer game development concepts, networking architecture, and implementing basic multiplayer functionality.

Optimization & Deployment

Optimizing games for different platforms, profiling performance, and preparing your game for distribution on various stores.

Final Project: Complete 3D Game
Lead Instructor

Aleksandar Kyriakopoulos

With over 12 years of experience in game development, Aleksandar has worked on award-winning titles across multiple platforms. As a former Senior Developer at Wargaming Cyprus and Technical Lead at independent studios, he brings real-world expertise directly to the classroom.

Senior Unity Developer at Wargaming (2016-2021)
MSc in Game Development, University of Southampton
Speaker at Unite Europe and GDC conferences
Creator of 3 published game development frameworks

Student Success Stories

Our graduates are now working at leading game studios across Cyprus and Europe.

92%
Employment Rate
€45K+
Average Starting Salary
200+
Graduates Since 2019

Unity Game Development Opportunities in Cyprus

Cyprus is rapidly emerging as a vibrant hub for game development in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a growing ecosystem of studios, indie developers, and tech companies embracing Unity as their primary development platform. As the island continues to diversify its economy and invest in the digital sector, game development has become an increasingly attractive career path for tech-minded professionals.

Unity's versatility and cross-platform capabilities make it the perfect engine for Cyprus's burgeoning game development scene. With relatively small teams and studios focusing on mobile and indie game development, Unity's accessible workflow and powerful features provide the ideal balance of ease-of-use and professional capability.

The game development industry in Cyprus has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with several success stories emerging from the local scene. Studios like Traptics and Wargaming Cyprus have established a strong presence, while numerous independent developers have successfully launched titles on global platforms. This growing ecosystem offers exciting opportunities for trained Unity developers.

Our Unity Game Development course is specifically tailored to the needs of the Cyprus market while maintaining international standards and practices. We've designed the curriculum in consultation with local industry leaders to ensure graduates possess the exact skills that employers are seeking. From foundational programming concepts to advanced game systems, our comprehensive training prepares students for immediate employment in the field.

Beyond technical skills, our course emphasizes the business and entrepreneurial aspects of game development that are particularly relevant to Cyprus's emerging game industry. Students learn about publishing, monetization strategies, and marketing approaches that work well within the European and Middle Eastern markets that Cyprus developers can easily access.

With the average salary for junior Unity developers in Cyprus ranging from €35,000 to €50,000 and senior roles commanding €65,000+, game development represents a lucrative career option on the island. The combination of competitive compensation, creative work environment, and growing industry presence makes Unity development one of the most promising tech career paths in Cyprus today.

Begin Your Game Development Journey

Secure your spot in our next cohort starting June 15, 2025.

Course Dates

June 15 - September 7, 2025

Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm

Tuition

€1,499

Flexible payment plans available

Location

Limassol Campus

Remote option also available

After submitting, our admissions team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss next steps and answer any questions.