— VIRTUAL REALITY DEVELOPMENT

MASTER’S IN VIRTUAL REALITY IN UNREAL ENGINE

Course Start: September 2025

Formats: In-person, Online, and Recorded

Duration: 1 academic year.

Schedule: Morning shift

Language: English , Greek  


Requirements: Admission process

ENROLLMENT PERIOD OPEN!

What You’ll Gain

This program equips you with the essential tools, creative mindset, and technical expertise needed to build fully immersive VR experiences using Unreal Engine. You’ll learn how to design interactive 3D environments, implement intuitive user interactions, and optimize performance across major VR platforms. Whether you're developing games, simulations, or virtual installations, you’ll gain hands-on experience with VR pipelines, spatial design, motion controls, and hardware-specific workflows.
By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to create immersive, real-time projects for headsets like Meta Quest, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR — and step confidently into the fast-growing world of virtual and extended reality.










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Our Methodology 



Focused, Practical Learning

Each class is a 2-hour session combining in-depth instruction with hands-on application. Every module is designed to reflect real-world professional scenarios, helping you build skills that are immediately relevant and actionable.

   Continuous Support

You’ll have direct access to instructors, mentors, and peers, creating an environment of open communication, personalized feedback, and active collaboration.

Proffesional Development

Game and software development is approached using real-world workflows like Agile, SCRUM, and Kanban, simulating the fast-paced, team-based environments found in the industry.

 Industry-Active Instructors

Our instructors are not only experienced educators but also working professionals in fields like 3D art, game development, virtual production, and interactive media. They bring current, real-world knowledge directly into the classroom, ensuring you're always learning the most up-to-date practices.

  Version Control

Students will gain confidence using tools such as Git, Perforce, or Subversion—essential for managing large projects and collaborating within a development team.

Career Support

Through our professional network and project-based learning environment, students are encouraged to showcase their talents, work on real challenges, and position themselves competitively for roles in the game development industry.

Program Overview

This program is designed to immerse you in the world of Virtual Reality development using Unreal Engine. Combining cutting-edge technology with creative problem-solving, you’ll learn how to create fully interactive, immersive experiences—from concept and design to real-time deployment. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, industry tools, and XR-specific workflows, this program prepares you for the rapidly expanding fields of VR, AR, and mixed reality across entertainment, education, simulation, and more.

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What You’ll Learn

︎ Unreal Engine for XR
Master the Unreal Engine pipeline for building immersive virtual environments. Learn how to optimize your scenes for smooth VR performance and ensure your projects are fully responsive in real-time 3D space.


︎ Interaction & Motion Design
Learn how to design intuitive interaction systems for VR—such as gaze control, gesture recognition, hand tracking, and haptic feedback. You'll explore ways to make the user feel present and in control inside virtual spaces.


︎ XR Hardware & Platforms
Understand the technical requirements and deployment pipelines for devices like Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Pico, and PlayStation VR. You'll get familiar with SDKs, XR plugins, and hardware-specific best practices.


︎ Spatial Audio
Discover how immersive sound works in VR. Learn how to place, trigger, and optimize 3D audio using tools like Unreal’s Metasound to deepen the user's sense of presence and realism.


︎ Blueprint Visual Scripting
Use Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system to rapidly prototype interactivity, animations, navigation, and logic for VR without deep programming knowledge—while also having the option to integrate C++ when needed.


︎ Optimization for XR
Work with VR-specific optimization techniques including draw call reduction, occlusion culling, lighting strategies, and LOD control to ensure comfort, safety, and performance across all headsets.


︎ World Design & Presence
Design believable, explorable spaces that engage all the senses. Learn how to guide the player’s attention and movement using environment cues, lighting, and layout principles built for virtual worlds.


︎ Real-Time Collaboration & Agile XR Pipelines
Simulate a studio production setting using Agile methods (SCRUM/Kanban) and collaborate in teams to plan, iterate, and deliver complete VR experiences on real deadlines.

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Your Future: Career Pathways

Wondering where this path can take you? With the skills you develop, you’ll be prepared for a range of high-demand roles in creative tech industries:

︎   VR Developer

︎ XR Interaction Designer

 ︎ 3D Technical Artist for XR

 ︎ Simulation & Training Developer

 ︎ AR/VR Experience Designer

︎ Spatial Sound Designer

︎ Immersive Media Artist




We give you the foundation and guidance—you choose your specialization.

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Flexible Learning Options

We understand different students have different needs. That’s why Apnea offers multiple ways to access the program:

︎︎ On-Site

Access to studio facilities

In-person collaboration and mentoring

Use of professional resources and workstations


 ︎︎Live Online

Participate in real-time from anywhere

Interact directly with instructors and peers

Join live discussions and feedback sessions



︎︎ Online On-Demand

Ideal for working professionals or those with busy schedules

Learn at your own pace with full access to recorded lessons

Receive personalized support via email, forums, or tutorials