What Supinfocom does

Supinfocom, operating under the Rubika brand (with program-level DBAs RUBIKA Supinfocom and RUBIKA Supinfogame), is a private international higher-education institution specializing in creative industries education. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Valenciennes, France, the school operates three physical campuses in Valenciennes (France), Montréal (Canada), and Saint-Gilles-les-Bains on La Réunion (France), serving roughly 1,200 enrolled students across approximately 15 programs in Animation (2D and 3D), Video Game Design and Development, and Industrial Design. Its core offering is multi-year degree programs combined with preparatory courses, continuing education short courses (such as Blender initiation and customer journey design), and international summer camps.

The institution's product surface is structured as a platform-plus-programs model: students progress through five-year degree tracks that culminate in industry-jury-evaluated graduation projects (student short films and games), with select outputs published on platforms such as Epic Games Store and recognized at Oscars-qualifying festivals. The academic stack relies on standard creative-industry tooling (animation software, game engines, design methodology) rather than proprietary technology, and no patents, APIs, or proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed. Differentiators cited by the school include selective admissions, a 300+ industry-partner network spanning Ubisoft, Framestore, Illumination Studios Paris, and Mikros Animation, and externally validated rankings including 2nd best animation school in France and 7th globally (Animation Career Review 2024), 3rd best video game school in Europe (Game Éducation 2024), and over 200 design awards.

Rubika's revenue model is tuition-driven and primarily B2C/individual: students pay program fees, with French domestic admissions routed through the Parcoursup higher-education platform and international admissions handled via direct application. Ancillary revenue streams include the Formations Continues short courses and paid summer camps. The institution reports over 5,000 cumulative alumni and a portfolio of 15 training programs, but no financial filings, funding rounds, or parent-company ownership structure are disclosed.

Name

Supinfocom

Legal name

Rubika

Website

https://supinfocom.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rubika (operating as Supinfocom) is a private international creative-industries school with three campuses in France and Canada, offering degree and short programs in animation, video game design, and industrial design to roughly 1,200 students, supported by a 300+ industry partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education in Creative Arts (Animation, Video Game, Industrial Design)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Game Development (Unity, Unreal, 2D/3D) (EDAMACAE)

Keywords

• Animation degree programs
• Video game education
• Industrial design training
• Creative arts higher education
• Professional film and game production

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for various programs including Animation, Video Game, and Industrial Design programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Supinfocom is an international school of animation, video game design, and industrial design that sells multi-year degree programs, preparatory courses, continuing education short courses, and seasonal summer camps to prospective students. Instruction is delivered across three physical campuses (Valenciennes, Montréal, La Réunion) and culminates in student-produced films and games evaluated by industry partners such as Ubisoft, Framestore, Illumination Studios Paris, and Mikros Animation. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition fees and course fees across these programs.

Product overview

Rubika Supinfocom is an international school network (École d'Animation, Jeu Vidéo et Design à l'International) offering a unified portfolio of degree programs in Animation (2D and 3D), Video Game Design, and Industrial Design. The institution operates a platform-plus-programs model, combining multi-year degree programs with continuing education short courses and seasonal summer camps. The portfolio includes five-year degree programs, preparatory courses for admission, professional development workshops (such as Blender training), and international summer camps. The school maintains three physical campuses (Valenciennes, Montréal, and La Réunion) and collaborates with industry partners including Ubisoft, Framestore, and Illumination Studios for student placement and project collaboration. Key differentiators include industry-jury evaluated graduation projects and student work published on major platforms like Epic Games Store and recognized at festivals including Oscars-qualifying competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Animation (2D et 3D) Five-year degree program in 2D and 3D animation teaching traditional and digital animation techniques, culminating in student-produced short films evaluated by industry professionals. Targeted at aspiring animators seeking professional certification.
• Formation Jeux Vidéo Video game design and development program covering game design, programming, and production, with students producing games published on platforms like Epic Games Store. Targeted at aspiring game developers and designers.
• Formation Design Industriel Industrial design program focusing on product design, user experience, and design methodology for various industries. Targeted at aspiring industrial and product designers.
• Formations Continues (Continuing Education) Short professional development courses including Blender initiation (2 days/14 hours), Design au service du Parcours Client (2 days/14 hours), and other specialized workshops offered at campus locations. Targeted at working professionals and freelancers seeking to upgrade specific creative skills.
• Summer Camps et Camps d'Été International summer camps including Stop Motion Animation camp in Montréal (3 weeks) and RUBIKA International Summer Camp (2 weeks) for creative education. Targeted at pre-college and international prospective students.
• Prépa (Préparation) Preparatory programs for admission into the main degree programs, providing foundational skills in animation, video games, and design. Targeted at prospective students needing foundational preparation before enrolling in the full degree programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• High employment rate for graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UbisoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor video game publisher providing internship and employment opportunities for Rubika graduates. Partnership offers students real-world industry experience and career pathways.
• FramestorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading visual effects and animation studio providing industry connections and employment opportunities for graduates.
• Illumination Studios PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partnership offering internship and career opportunities for animation students.
• Mikros AnimationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partnership providing industry experience and employment pathways for graduates.
• Gaoshan PicturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational animation studio partnership for student exchange and project collaboration.
• Quad GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and animation studio partnership providing industry connections.
• HARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation and design studio partnership offering professional development opportunities.
• Aubergine DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partnership providing internship opportunities for design students.
• Brunch StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partnership offering industry experience for students.
• Caribara AnimationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partnership providing professional opportunities.
• Creative Touch StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative studio partnership for student industry exposure.
• ONEGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership providing design and animation opportunities.
• KatibizeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partnership for student industry connections.
• dmwminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio partnership providing professional development opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rubika (India) / MAAC / Arena Animation: Indian animation and VFX training networks operating large-scale private vocational programs in the region. Regional peer with comparable curriculum focus on 3D animation and game development, though serving a distinct geography.

Direct peers

• EMCA (École des Métiers du Cinéma d'Animation): Angoulême-based French animation school with degree programs in 2D/3D animation. Direct peer in the French animation school market, often listed in the same Animation Career Review rankings as Rubika.
• Gobelins, l'école de l'image: Paris-based French school specializing in animation, photography, and digital media. Direct competitor in the French animation education market and regularly ranked alongside Supinfocom/Rubika in Animation Career Review listings.
• Gaming Campus: Paris-based private school offering undergraduate and graduate programs in video game design, programming, and 3D animation. Operates a similar tuition-based, employer-partner-driven model targeting French-speaking students.
• Gnomon School of Visual Effects: Los Angeles-based school focused on VFX, animation, and game development. Comparable private, industry-oriented creative arts school with a similar target student profile.
• ENJMIN (École Nationale du Jeu et des Médias Interactifs Numériques): French public institution offering master's-level programs in video game design and interactive media. Directly comparable to Rubika's video game program and competes for the same pool of French game-industry talent.
• Vancouver Film School: Canadian private post-secondary institution with programs in animation, film, and game design. Comparable international peer given Rubika's Montréal campus and similar tuition-based, industry-partner-driven business model.

Broad incumbents

• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): Large US private university offering extensive animation, game development, and industrial design programs. Broader incumbent with global reach and a similar tuition-driven, career-outcomes-focused positioning.
• CalArts (California Institute of the Arts): Premier US institution offering BFA/MFA programs in character animation and experimental animation. Larger, more established peer with broader program portfolio, regularly ranked among the world's top animation schools.

Emerging players

• CGMA (Computer Graphics Master Academy): Online-first platform offering industry-led courses in game art, animation, and VFX. Emerging peer representing the digital-native competition that could pressure Rubika's campus-based tuition model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RubikaEducation
• Facebookfacebook.com/supinfocom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3505373

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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