GOBELINS Paris

What GOBELINS Paris does

GOBELINS Paris is a private non-profit higher education institution (Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Consulaire) operating as a subsidiary of CCI Paris Ile-de-France. Founded circa 1965, the school delivers degree programs (Bachelor and Master's levels), preparatory courses for competitive entrance exams, and continuing-education offerings across five disciplines: animated film, graphic/ interactive design, video games, photography and video, and music and sound. It holds the #1 ranking in Animation Career Review for six consecutive years through 2026 and three Eduniversal 2026 Palmes awards.

The institution operates three physical campuses — Paris Saint-Marcel, Paris Gambetta, and Annecy — and increasingly delivers content via distance learning (English-language Prépa Animation and online professional tracks). Course delivery uses industry-standard creative software (Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, TV PAINT, Krita, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma) and Blackboard Collaborate for virtual classrooms. The instructor pool exceeds 500 active professionals mobilized in 2023, anchored by named practitioners from the French animation, gaming, and design industries; member of RECA (French animation school network) and Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.

Revenue is generated across four streams: initial higher-education tuition (degree programs from Bac to Bac+5 in full-time, apprenticeship, and alternating formats), professional and continuing-education short courses (1–77 hours, some CPF-eligible), workshops and evening courses (€35–€2,750), and customized intra-company corporate training (clients include Société Générale, MACIF, LYLO TV, ARTE, BETC, AKQA, Pompiers de Paris). Distribution is multi-channel: Parcoursup national platform and competitive entrance exams for degree admissions; dedicated commercial team for enterprise sales; an e-commerce workshop storefront (ateliers.gobelins.fr); and organic social as the dominant top-of-funnel channel (YouTube 1.03M subscribers, Instagram 178K). Subsidiary GOBELINS Ateliers runs workshops and short courses for youth and adult learners.

Name

GOBELINS Paris

Legal name

GOBELINS Paris, Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Consulaire

Website

https://gobelins.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GOBELINS Paris is a private non-profit higher education institution and subsidiary of CCI Paris Ile-de-France, offering degree programs, preparatory courses, workshops, and corporate training in animation, game art, motion design, photography, video, and sound across campuses in Paris and Annecy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation and Creative Arts Higher Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Arts & Design (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) (EDAMAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design & Maker Skills (Graphic Design, Calligraphy, Lettering) (EDAAAGAJ), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Animation education
• Creative arts training
• Higher education
• Professional upskilling
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Initial Higher Education Tuition: Tuition from degree programs ranging from Bachelor to Master's level for students entering after Bac, Bac+2, Bac+3, and Bac+5. Programs include full-time, apprenticeship, and alternating schedules.
2. Professional / Continuing Education: Short professional courses (1 to 77 hours) for working adults, including UX Design (€4,928 for 77 hours), Figma training, Motion Design, and more. Some courses are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding.
3. Workshops and Evening Courses: Short-format workshops (€35–€2,750) for youth and adults covering animation, drawing, photography, video, game art, and BD/illustration. Evening courses and multi-session cycles also available for ongoing skill development.
4. Intra-Company / Corporate Training: Customized training programs for corporate clients delivered on-site or at GOBELINS campuses. In 2023, more than 500 employees were trained with 500+ active professional instructors mobilized. Clients include MACIF, Société Générale, LYLO TV, ARTE, BETC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GOBELINS Paris delivers higher education and professional training in digital creation and visual arts, offering degree programs (Bachelor to Master's), preparatory courses, youth and adult workshops, and customized corporate training across five disciplines: animated film, graphic/interactive design, video games, photography/video, and sound/music. Programs are delivered through on-campus, apprenticeship, and distance-learning formats using industry-standard creative software such as Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Figma, and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Product overview

GOBELINS Paris is a private higher education institution (Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Consulaire) specializing in digital creation and visual arts. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs spanning five core disciplines: animated film production, graphic and interactive design, video games, photography and video, and music and sound. The product portfolio includes Bachelor and Master's level degree programs, preparatory courses for competitive entrance exams, workshops for all ages (Ateliers GOBELINS), and professional continuing education programs for corporate clients. Programs are delivered through multiple modalities including full-time on-campus, distance learning, and apprenticeship formats. The institution is recognized as the world's leading school of animation, with its students producing award-winning animated films and projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ateliers GOBELINS: A subsidiary offering workshops, short courses, evening classes and annual programs for all ages in animation, photography, video, graphic design, video games, and motion design

Products and services

• Prépa GOBELINS Animation One-year full-time preparatory program for animation schools, teaching drawing, animation fundamentals, and portfolio preparation for entrance exams. Designed for students entering after high school.
• Prépa GOBELINS Animation en distanciel Distance-learning version of the one-year animation preparatory program, delivered 100% remotely in English for international students.
• Bachelor Animateur et Réalisateur de Films d'Animation Three-year full-time degree program training students to become animators and directors of animated films, covering 2D and 3D animation techniques.
• Bachelor Animateur de Personnages 3D Three-year program focused on 3D character animation, teaching skills for character performance and movement in 3D animated productions.
• Bachelor Graphiste Motion Designer Three-year program combining graphic design and motion design, training students to create animated visual communications for various media.
• Bachelor Game Art Three-year program training students in game art and design, covering character creation, environment design, and game development workflows.
• Bachelor Photographe et Vidéaste Three-year program in photography and video, training students in visual creation, technical skills, and artistic expression.
• Mastère Concepteur et réalisateur de films d'animation Two-year Master's program for advanced animation directors, focusing on creative conception and direction of animated films.
• Mastère Direction Artistique et Motion Design Two-year Master's program in art direction and motion design, available in full-time or apprenticeship (alternating) format.
• Mastère Visual Storytelling Two-year Master's program focused on visual storytelling techniques for animation and related media.
• Mastère in Advanced Game Creation and Real-Time Applications Two-year Master's program in advanced game creation covering real-time applications, available in full-time or alternating format.
• Mastère Spécialisé Designer d'Expériences Immersives, Interactives et Ludiques 15-month specialized Master's program for designing immersive, interactive, and playful experiences, covering game design and user experience.
• Ateliers GOBELINS Workshops and short-format courses for all ages and skill levels covering animation, photography, video, graphic design, video games, and motion design; offered as discovery, competition-preparation, and advanced tracks. Operated through the wholly-owned subsidiary Ateliers GOBELINS.
• Parcours Collégiens 56-hour distance learning program for middle school students (4th and 3rd grade) introducing visual arts and animation fundamentals.
• Parcours Lycéens Animation et Concept Art 8-month distance learning program for high school seniors preparing for animation school entrance exams, comprising 133 hours of coursework.
• Parcours Post-Lycée One-year online program for students after high school graduation, helping them discover visual arts and prepare for art school entrance exams.
• UX Design - Expérience centrée utilisateur Professional training program covering UX design methodology, user-centered design, and ergonomic fundamentals over 77 hours across 11 days; eligible for CPF funding and aimed at working professionals.
• Figma Training Courses Professional training courses in Figma software including initiation, advanced levels, and design system creation modules using atomic design methodology.
• Formation intra-entreprise Customized corporate training programs delivered on-site or at GOBELINS campuses, covering design thinking, UX, interview techniques, video production, and other creative skills. In 2023, more than 500 employees were trained across corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% professional integration rate at 6 months after graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI Paris Ile-de-France (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris Ile-de-France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOBELINS is a private non-profit consular higher education establishment (EESC) and a subsidiary of CCI Paris Ile-de-France. CCI Paris Ile-de-France is a major player in higher education with 43,000 students, 16,000 in apprenticeship, and 30,000 adults in continuing education. GOBELINS is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles as a result of this affiliation.
• RECA (Réseau des Ecoles Françaises de Cinéma d'Animation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOBELINS is a member of RECA, the network of French animation schools. This membership provides pedagogical resources, shared industry standards, and collaborative pathways for graduates between member institutions.
• Société GénéraleminorOthersSociété Générale partnered with GOBELINS for corporate staff training in UX Design, with positive feedback on the expertise of trainers and pedagogical quality.
• MACIFminorOthersMACIF employees received training at GOBELINS in video interview and editing fundamentals, with participants reporting high satisfaction with the quality of instruction.
• LYLO TVminorOthersLYLO TV partnered with GOBELINS for professional video production training, with trainees noting the customized and adaptive approach of the instructor.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Domestika: Spain-founded global online marketplace for creative courses (illustration, design, animation, photography). Competes with GOBELINS' Ateliers and continuing education for self-directed hobbyist learners at much lower price points, but does not deliver accredited degree programs.

Direct peers

• ESMA: French private school group with campuses across France (Montpellier, Paris, etc.) offering degrees in 3D animation, video games, graphic design, and visual effects. Direct competitor to GOBELINS for French animation students, with similar tuition model and industry placement focus.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): US-based private nonprofit art and design university with strong programs in animation, motion design, UX, and game design. Direct peer to GOBELINS in curriculum scope and degree-level creative education, with a global multi-campus footprint (Atlanta, Hong Kong, Lacoste) that GOBELINS lacks.
• ECAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne): Swiss university of art and design consistently ranked among Europe's top design schools. Direct peer to GOBELINS in design, photography, and visual communication at the degree level, with strong industry reputation and international student body.
• California Institute of the Arts (CalArts): US-based private art school widely considered the global benchmark for animation training (founded by Walt Disney). Directly comparable to GOBELINS as a degree-granting, brand-led institution for animation and film, with similar industry placement focus.
• École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (EnsAD): Prestigious public French art school in Paris (under the Ministry of Culture) covering graphic design, multimedia, photography, and visual arts. Direct peer in the French fine arts higher education space, with a more public/ministry-led governance model.
• Rubika: French private school (formed from the merger of Supinfogame, Supinfocom, and others) offering degree programs in animation, video game design, and 3D/VFX. Most direct French competitor to GOBELINS in the animation and game art degree space, with a more privately-held ownership structure.
• 3iS (Institut International de l'Image et du Son): French private school (Paris, Bordeaux, Nantes) offering degree programs in cinema, sound, animation, and video games. Direct French competitor to GOBELINS in the audio-visual and creative arts higher education space, with similar apprenticeship and continuing education offerings.
• School of Visual Arts (SVA): NYC-based private art and design school with BFA/MFA programs in animation, design, photography, and film. Direct US peer to GOBELINS in scope, with a comparable for-profit/private governance model and similar employer-recognition dynamic.
• Royal College of Art (RCA): UK-based postgraduate university of art and design, offering Master's programs in animation, visual communication, design, and digital media. Comparable to GOBELINS at the Master's level, with similarly strong employer brand and international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/gobelins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/15128731
• Instagraminstagram.com/gobelins.paris
• Xx.com/gobelins_paris
• Facebookfacebook.com/gobelins.ecole

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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