Introduction to Game Development for Android

Education facts

Code: 5SD819

If you're eager to develop games for Android, learn a bit of Kotlin, and make a few fun games along the way, this course is perfect for you! This is a hands-on, online course that introduces you to game development for Android. Throughout the course, you'll create small games while learning how Android apps work-covering everything from their lifecycle to handling user interactions and managing assets. We'll focus on 2D game development, giving you the core building blocks for a simple game engine, which you can then expand upon to create your own unique games. Although the course is beginner-friendly for Android and Kotlin, some prior programming experience is necessary to hit the ground running. **Outline for distance course:** The course has no mandatory meetings. The course home page in Studium is used for communication and dialogue. The teacher will be available for supervision on Zoom. The course requires a computer running Android Studio and an Android Virtual Device (AVD). A physical Android device running at least Android 13 (API 33) is highly beneficial but not strictly necessary.

Entry requirements

15 credits in programming

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Introduction to Game Development for Android

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %