Ready to move beyond the classroom and create a live Fortnite island? The UEFN Student Bootcamp is for you!
This free online learning experience is designed to fit your summer—just three hours each morning, so you can level up without giving up your break. Over five days of intensive training followed by two weeks of building your own Fortnite island, you'll gain hands-on experience that sets you apart. Every step of the way, you’ll be mentored by industry experts who will answer your questions, help you learn new skills, and assist you in solving challenges.
Registration to the bootcamp is now open—apply today.
This free online learning experience is designed to fit your summer—just three hours each morning, so you can level up without giving up your break. Over five days of intensive training followed by two weeks of building your own Fortnite island, you'll gain hands-on experience that sets you apart. Every step of the way, you’ll be mentored by industry experts who will answer your questions, help you learn new skills, and assist you in solving challenges.
Registration to the bootcamp is now open—apply today.
Who is the bootcamp for?
Many students never ship anything that real players see. Portfolio projects sit in Drive folders. The gap between “I took a game design class” and “I have a shipped, measured product with players” is where aspiring developers stall.
Don’t let that be you—apply for the UEFN Student Bootcamp.
It’s designed to teach practical, real-world skills—ones that will result in a tangible product at the end. Instead of classroom-style grades, we’ll teach you to use real-world metrics like retention and playtime to assess success. Guest speakers from the industry will provide “career track” context to help you understand how your skillset can translate to a professional path.
Bootcamp details
The UEFN Student Bootcamp is a free online learning experience designed to teach students Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) over five days—just three hours each morning, making it the perfect way to spend your summer break. Supported by career development sessions and industry briefs, and culminating in a public showcase. It is open to students and fresh graduates from across Europe and North America.
US / Europe
July 27–31 – Hands-on UEFN curriculum (three hours a day)
Aug 1–15 – Two-week independent project work period
Aug 17 – Island submission deadline
Aug 18–22 – Judging & award selection
Late August – Showcase event