Alumni Success
Earning a degree at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao can be the catalyst that launches your professional career. Our graduates are prepared to pursue a wide range of exciting opportunities in fields such as video games, technology, and animation.
From Bilbao, the projects developed during their studies reach standards close to professional production and gain international visibility. This enables many graduates to join leading companies in the industry, contributing their talent to globally recognized brands and productions, while others choose to start their own studios or creative ventures.
“The biggest challenge has been to translate the style of the film — pictorial and even somewhat chaotic — into a 3D environment since the formats are very different”
Amaia Bonachera
Game Animator, Aheartfulofgames (BFA graduates)
The journey does not end at graduation: their work continues to make an impact across festivals, platforms, and the industry, reflecting a hands-on, collaborative education that is closely connected to the real world.
A Growing, Lasting Network
Although graduates from DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao are spread across the world, many of them end up working at the same companies as their peers, forming communities of DigiPen alumni within key studios and companies in the video game, animation, and technology industries. Below are some of the companies that have hired graduates from DigiPen Europe-Bilbao.
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"I had a lot of fun during this project. I really enjoy seeing what we can manage to do in such a short time, especially when I get to work with people I know I will have fun with, but also get to organize ourselves properly and trust that each will be making a good effort and contributing to creating something as fun and interesting as this was.”
Ignacio Berciano
Unity Networking (RTIS graduates)
Alumni Game Credits
Students and graduates from DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao have contributed to thousands of professional video game projects, working as artists, designers, programmers, and in many other roles.
DigiPen was the first university to offer a degree in video game development, and talent trained at its Bilbao campus has contributed to more than 2,000 globally credited video games. In addition, projects developed in Bilbao have received over 420 awards across various festivals and competitions.
Professionally, more than 1,750 companies worldwide have hired DigiPen talent, including over 200 companies that have recruited students and graduates from the Bilbao campus.
A Tribute to the Animation Golden Age: Conej Steps Out Triumphs Across the Globe
What started as a student project at DigiPen exceeded all expectations, becoming the most awarded short film in the institution’s history. It has been selected in 15 countries, won over 20 international awards, and participated in more than 60 legendary festivals, including Annecy, Cannes Marché du Film, and Animafest Zagreb. It has crossed borders, been translated into French, Spanish, and Hungarian, and screened on Movistar+ and at Instituto Cervantes centers worldwide.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao is a rigorous, project-based program focused on building the core technology behind video games and interactive systems.
Students study mathematics, physics, and computer science while developing strong programming skills in areas such as data structures, graphics rendering, and software architecture.
A Focused Education with Broad Applications
Think a DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao education is only applicable to video games? Not at all. DigiPen’s project-based approach in Bilbao creates graduates who thrive in team environments, preparing them for real-world professional environments.
They learn by working on real, production-style projects that mirror industry standards from day one. This hands-on methodology helps students build both technical skills and creative thinking. As a result, graduates are prepared to adapt quickly to fast-changing professional environments.
Our alumni have applied their talents to a wide range of fields, including video games, technology, animation, simulation, audiovisual entertainment, and other related industries, both in Spain and internationally.
Many have joined leading studios and companies across Europe and beyond, contributing to high-profile productions. Others have founded their own studios or creative ventures, building new opportunities within the industry, and their work continues to have an impact across multiple sectors where interactive and digital media play a key role.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao is a rigorous, project-based program focused on professional art production.
Students begin by mastering traditional fundamentals such as drawing, composition, color, and visual storytelling, and progressively move into digital tools, including 2D and 3D animation, modeling, and industry-standard software pipelines.
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