History
DigiPen was founded by Claude Comair in 1988 in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a computer simulation and animation company. As the demand for work increased, Mr. Comair faced difficulty in finding qualified personnel who not only had a fundamental understanding of computer science but were versed in the latest digital technology as well.
Education
Our nine undergraduate and two graduate degree programs fall into three general categories:
- Art, Music, and Design
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Career
- Where will you go from there? DigiPen alumni have proven to be among the most sought-after employees in the games, simulation, and film industries and beyond. In addition to being credited on well over 1,000 commercial game titles, they continue to push the boundaries of what technology can accomplish.
- Employment projections anticipate more than 10,000 new jobs to the Spanish interactive entertainment industry by 2019.
DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao at DigiPen Institute of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- 25 Scholarships
- 173 Academic Staff
- 1,197 Students
DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao at DigiPen Institute of Technology Overview
DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao at DigiPen Institute of Technology Scholarships
DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao at DigiPen Institute of Technology Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao at DigiPen Institute of Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Go-Again Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Housing services
DigiPen is happy to assist students who are relocating to attend DigiPen Europe Bilbao. We can put students into contact with current or incoming students to find roommates and connect students with local real-estate services who can help students find apartments for rent.Typically, most students choose to live in Portugalete, Santurtzi, and Zierbena, which are nearby towns that have easy transportation services to and from the campus.
Library services
The DigiPen Library (also called the Learning Resource Center) aims to provide high-quality learning materials to support the Institute’s curriculum, students, and faculty. Students have access to a variety of resources such as books, e-books, DVDs, board games, video games, and reference books relevant to their programs of study.
Campus life
In September 2018, DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao moved into its new, modern campus at BETA 1, a building repurposed and renovated as part of the innovative Zorrotzaurre urban regeneration project in the heart of Bilbao’s Deusto district. These new facilities offer more space to expand the Institute’s academic programs and enrollment while maintaining the same state-of-the-art equipment and amenities that students and faculty have come to expect. DigiPen Europe-Bilbao’s workspaces and labs are designed with collaborative projects in mind, simulating the work environments found in real-world, professional studios.
Accreditation
DigiPen Institute of Technology – Europe Bilbao is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as a branch campus of DigiPen Institute of Technology located in Redmond, Washington, USA. ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career-oriented education.
DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao at DigiPen Institute of Technology Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Spain Country
Zierbena City
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