The SIE Academic Development Programme

Bringing together game development courses, unique hands-on projects, and research collaborations, PlayStation First is SIE’s global Academic Development Programme. As part of the programme, educational establishments can access PlayStation development tools as well as guidance and support.

Platform licences

We think that emerging development talent should have access to PlayStation development tools. Registered institutions can access PlayStation development kits and software.

PlayStation®4

PlayStation First is open to legally registered institutions who can demonstrate the use of PlayStation technologies as a critical part of the curriculum. However, individuals are not eligible to apply. Applications to PlayStation First are currently on hold.  If you represent an institution and would like more information please register your interest.  

Register your interest

Research Collaborations

Through PlayStation First we work with select Universities on PhD research collaborations.

See the below list of Education Partners marked with a * for those Universities we are currently working with as Research Partners. If you represent an institution and would like more information please email our team.  

Email the team

Education Partners

United Kingdom

London

  • Kingston University
  • University College London
  • University of Goldsmiths
  • University of Greenwich

South East

  • Buckinghamshire New University
  • National Film & Television School
  • Southampton Solent University
  • University of Portsmouth

South West

  • Bournemouth University*
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Falmouth
  • University of Gloucestershire
  • University of West of England

East England

  • Cambridge Regional College
  • Norwich University of the Arts

East Midlands

  • University of Derby

West Midlands

  • Birmingham City University
  • Staffordshire University
  • University of Wolverhampton

Yorkshire

  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • University of Hull
  • University of York*
  • York St. John University

North East

  • Newcastle University
  • Northumbria University
  • Sunderland College
  • University of Sunderland

  North West

  • Lancaster University*
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • Liverpool University
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • University of Bolton
  • University of Central Lancashire

Wales

  • University of Wales: Trinity St. Davids

Scotland

  • Edinburgh Napier University
  • University of West Scotland
  • University of Abertay Dundee

Northern Ireland

  • University of Ulster

Ireland

  • Institute of Technology Carlow
  • Limerick Institute of Technology
  • Waterford Institute of Technology
Europe

France

  • Creajeux Academy
  • Games Dev lan Epitech
  • Rubika
  • SARL Pole 3D

Italy

  • Event Horizon School

Spain

  • DigiPen Institute of Technology, Bilboa
  • Escola de Noves Tecnologies Interactives (ENTI-UB)
  • ESAT (Escola Superior D’Art Tecnologia)
  • ESNE (Estudios Superiores Internacionales)
  • EVAD
  • Florida Universitària
  • Technical University of Madrid
  • Technical University of Valencia
  • Universidad de la Laguna
  • University of Madrid
  • University of Malaga
  • U-tad

Portugal

  • ETIC
  • ETIC Algarve
  • Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
  • Universidade Europeia

Germany

  • Cologne University of Applied Science
  • Fachhochschule Salzburg GMBH
  • Fachhochschule Trier – Fachbereich Informatik
  • Fachhochshule Tecknikum Wien
  • Hochschule Darmstadt
  • Hochschule der Medien – Stuttgart
  • Media Design Hoschule

Netherlands

  • Breda University of Applied Sciences
  • Hogeschool Rotterdam

Belgium

  • Howest University
  • Albert Jacquard University

Sweden

  • Playground Squad
  • University of Boras

Finland

  • Centria University
  • Kajaani University
  • Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
  • Oulu University

America North America

  • Abilene Christian University
  • Academy of Art University
  • Baylor University
  • California State University Sacramento
  • College of DuPage Foundation
  • Columbia College Chicago
  • Full Sail University
  • Grove City College
  • Indiana University
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Missouri State University – West Plains
  • New Mexico State University – Doña Ana Community College
  • Ocean County College
  • Parsons, The New School for Design
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Shawnee State University
  • Southern Methodist University
  • University of Advancing Technology
  • University of California Irvine
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • University of Southern California
  • University of Wisconsin – Stout
  • Xavier University of Louisiana

South America

  • Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos  (UNISINOS)
  • Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral (ESPOL)
  • TECSUP No 1

Canada

  • Fanshawe College
  • University of Alberta
  • University of Ontario Institute of Technology
  • University of Saskatchewan
Middle East & India

India

  • ICAT Design & Media College

Jordan

  • Jordan Gaming Lab

UAE

  • SAE Dubai
Asia Pacific

Australia

  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment
  • Murdoch University
  • Torrens University Australia

New Zealand

  • Media Design School
Asia

Singapore

  • Nanyang Polytechnic