Best University Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ university games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top University Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1University Empire Tycoon-IdleUniversity Empire Tycoon-IdleFree4.4★ (8.7K)YesYesNov 2026
2Idle High School TycoonIdle High School TycoonFree4.7★ (5.7K)YesYesNov 2026
3College Love GameCollege Love GameFree4.6★ (6.3K)YesYesNov 2026
4My City: University RoleplayMy City: University RoleplayFree4.6★ (710)YesYesNov 2026
5ACT College AdventuresACT College AdventuresFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Idle UniversityIdle UniversityFree4.3★ (4)YesYesOct 2026
7The Program: College FootballThe Program: College FootballFree4.7★ (41K)YesYesNov 2026
8Global City: Building gamesGlobal City: Building gamesFree4.8★ (6.2K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for University Games

University Empire Tycoon-Idle#1

University Empire Tycoon-Idle by Codigames

College Management Sim Game
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😊(8.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and manage your own university from a small campus to a renowned educational institution. Make strategic decisions to expand facilities, meet student and staff needs, and compete with other universities online. Grow your business and become the best rector.

What We Love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive concept
  • 💡 Unique university management
  • 🎨 Cute art style

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ Excessively long build/upgrade times
  • 🔒 Paywall for additional builders
  • 🐛 Bugs with competition/event participation
  • 🤔 Lack of depth/progression beyond initial gameplay
Idle High School Tycoon#2

Idle High School Tycoon by Kolibri Games GmbH

School Management Clicker
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😐(5.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage a high school, from student well-being to academic success. Upgrade classrooms, hire teachers, and watch your school grow. Earn money even when offline in this idle simulation game.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Entertaining
  • 💡 Interesting concept
  • 🚀 Fun to play

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Resets progress
  • 🐛 Ads not working
  • 🐛 Offline earnings issues
4.6😐(6.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in romantic flirting with unique college girls, each requiring a distinct approach. Develop your love skills through witty conversations and exciting mini-games to win their hearts. Explore virtual locations and uncover their secrets in this simulation game.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 👍 Fun and sexy
  • 👍 Way better than Campus game

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes
  • 🐛 Puzzle pieces disappearing
  • 🔋 Slow energy/money generation
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

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FAQ about University Games

What are the best university games for iPhone?
University Empire Tycoon-Idle tops our university games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 8.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top university games we rank are free to download, including University Empire Tycoon-Idle and Idle High School Tycoon.
University Empire Tycoon-Idle shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ university games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.