The Future of Applied Learning

At USV, students don’t simulate professional work — they do it. Our four interconnected studios operate as real companies, producing work that ships to market, wins awards, and solves problems for real clients.

THE STUDIO PHILOSOPHY

THE STUDIO PHILOSOPHY

AI-Native from Day One

AI isn’t a shortcut — it’s a force multiplier. Prompting alone won’t make you great. A filmmaker who understands cinematography, shot blocking, and scriptwriting produces work that rises above AI-generated noise. A coder who knows databases and system design uses AI to build faster, smarter, and cleaner. At USV, students master both the fundamentals and the future — because real mastery only happens when the two work together.

Open Source at the Core

Open source is in our DNA — we deploy it, contribute to it, and sustain it. And when the challenge calls for proprietary innovation, we create that too. What defines us isn’t the license, but the impact.

Client-Driven Excellence

Real clients. Real deadlines. Real consequences. Studios maintain active partnerships with startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 500s.

Cross-Disciplinary by Design

Innovation happens at intersections: films need distribution platforms, games need soundtracks, and software needs design.

THE FOUR STUDIOS

THE FOUR STUDIOS

Where STORIES MEET TECHNOLOGY

USV Productions

USV Productions

USV Productions

Produce films, albums, podcasts, and immersive experiences using AI-assisted workflows that compress timelines and expand possibilities.

GAMES WITHOUT GREED

USV Interactive

USV Interactive

USV Interactive

Design games and interactive experiences that prioritize creativity, storytelling, and player respect — no gimmicks, no predatory monetization. Games Without Greed

Where Creativity Meets Commerce

USV Agency

USV Agency

USV Agency

Run a full-service design and marketing agency, solving brand and strategy challenges for real clients.

BUILDING THE TOOLS THAT BUILD THE FUTURE

USV Labs

USV Labs

USV Labs

Develop software, AI systems, and open-source tools adopted by companies and communities worldwide.

HOW THEY WORK

HOW THEY WORK

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Professional-Grade Infrastructure

Each studio runs like a real company: deadlines, budgets, deliverables.

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Rotating Leadership

Students take turns leading projects, managing teams, and interfacing with clients.

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Real Stakes, Real Rewards

Studios generate revenue, win awards, and create products used by thousands.

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Cross-Studio Collaboration

Projects combine forces across studios — films with soundtracks, games with design, software with distribution.

Your Portfolio Starts Here

By graduation, every USV student starting in 2026 will have:

2–4 shipped projects with measurable real-world impact

Leadership experience managing teams and client relationships

Technical expertise in AI-assisted workflows

Industry connections built through partnerships

A portfolio that proves they can build under pressure

Ready to Build What Comes Next?

Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers

Ready to Build What Comes Next?

Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers

Ready to Build What Comes Next?

Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers

Ready to Build What Comes Next?

Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers

Ready to Build What Comes Next?

Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers