Wargaming announces six gaming educational programmes in Cyprus

Wargaming has shared exciting opportunities for students and recent graduates in 2024, announcing the opportunity for them to master their skills under the guidance of gaming industry experts as the Wargaming Forge programme launches 6 online gaming educational courses in Cyprus.

According to an announcement from the game developer and publisher, the courses will focus on the following disciplines: Software Engineering, Game LiveOps, Maintenance, 3D Art, 2D Art and visual effects (VFX). The programmes’s curriculum incorporates a blend of practice and theory, providing access to unique information and expertise.

All six courses will be conducted online and free of charge. There is a quite competitive selection process to enroll to the courses, as the number of seats is limited. The candidates should meet some hard skills requirements such as mandatory English language for each course and basic programming skills for some of them i.e. Software Engineering. The best course listeners who fulfil all tasks and get great feedback from the mentors will be offered a paid internship at the Wargaming Cyprus office. Candidates should be legally eligible to work in Cyprus (visas and work permits are not sponsored by Wargaming for this type of position).

Last year Wargaming Forge strengthened collaboration with the universities in Cyprus. Two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed with the following institutions: the University of Cyprus and Cyprus University of Technology. Additionally, the Creative Research team in collaboration with universities, organized and conducted unpaid internship with students from the University of Nicosia and shared internship with UCLan students.

Enrollment Details:

- Software Engineering and Game LiveOps: enrollment started 22 January

- 3D Art, 2D Art, and VFX: enrollment opens 12 February

- Maintenance: enrollment opens on 19 February

If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, you can apply for your desired internship here https://wgforge.wargaming.com/, as well as find more details about each programme.

“We see high interest in our educational and internship programmes among young talents seeking career opportunities in computer gaming. In 2023, approximately 5000 candidates applied for various Wargaming Forge early career programmes globally,” states Renata Tilmantaite, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Wargaming. “We’re committed to develop our educational programmes throughout 2024 further, and these six disciplines are the entrance point for many candidates into one of the leading companies in the gaming sector!”

In 2023, Wargaming Forge successfully launched 18 courses and internships worldwide with the support of 93 mentors. In the past year, the company hired more than 40 people at various locations, all of whom successfully completed courses and internships.