In Cantabria, the final days of enrolment are under way for the second edition of the Curso Universitario de Desarrollo e Industria del Videojuego. The Universidad de Cantabria, the Society for the Development of Cantabria (SODERCAN) and PlayStation Talents will begin the programme on 13 October 2026; it is scheduled to end on 1 June 2027 scheduled. Regular enrolment is open from 3 to 9 October 2026 open, and advance registration was possible until 29 September 2026 possible.
The course is an independent qualification (título propio) of the Universidad de Cantabria and combines technical, design and business content. According to the organisers, the course is intended to strengthen digital skills in the region and train professionals for the growing games and creative industries. The teaching format is announced as hybrid, with in-person and online components. It is aimed at people who meet the higher education entry requirements, including students and graduates, as well as those who have completed vocational training.
The partnership with PlayStation Talents provides for industry professionals to contribute as teachers and mentors. SODERCAN emphasises that the course is intended to improve employability in regional and national studios. For the first edition (October 2025 to March 2026), the organisers point to a large number of projects submitted in 2D, 3D, mobile applications, online environments and narrative formats; however, no specific effects on the labour market can yet be inferred.
Deadlines and entry requirements are key during the current enrolment period. Applications must be submitted between 3 and 9 October 2026. The organising bodies have published details of course fees, possible selection criteria and the number of places available. Interested applicants should check these conditions before applying.
The course forms part of Cantabria’s regional strategy to promote innovative industries. Universities and development agencies aim to increase start-up activity in interactive media and strengthen links between study, prototyping and businesses. The university also points to the opportunity to develop projects further during the course and test them with external guidance.
The schedule remains tight: after the course begins on 13 October 2026, the modules are to be delivered continuously and grouped into practical phases; the course is scheduled to finish on 1 June 2027. The partners say they will provide information about further events during enrolment week.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).