ICOM - Institut de la Communication Lyon 2

What ICOM - Institut de la Communication Lyon 2 does

ICOM (Institut de la Communication) is a constituent educational institute of Université Lumière Lyon 2, a French public university based across two campuses in Lyon and Bron in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It delivers higher-education programs from undergraduate Licence through Master level across five principal domains: information-communication sciences, computer science, journalism, culture, and fashion. The portfolio comprises more than 40 specialized programs, including professional Licences and Master tracks in cybersecurity (OPSIE, SecNumEdu-certified by ANSSI), data science and machine learning (SISE, MALIA), business intelligence (BI&A, co-accredited with École Centrale de Lyon and École des Mines de Saint-Étienne), digital humanities, and video game engineering (Gamagora). Two distinctive sub-brands anchor the offering: Université de la Mode (founded 1988), one of France's oldest dedicated fashion education programs and organizer of the Lyon Fashion Film Festival; and Gamagora, the video game development division that hosts the annual Gamagora Game Show, now in its 19th edition with student games distributed on itch.io and live-streamed via Twitch.

The institute operates on a public higher-education revenue model combining government block funding, nationally regulated tuition fees (including the CVEC student contribution), continuing-education fees via the SCFC (Service Commun de Formation Continue), and CPF-eligible professional certification programs. Recruitment flows through France's national university admission platforms — Parcoursup for L1, MonMaster for M1, and eCandidat for L2/L3 and M2 — supplemented by Open Days (550 visitors in 2026), Salon de l'Étudiant participation (350 visitors in 2026), and industry-facing employer services including custom training modules, apprenticeship hosting via CFA Lyon 2, and taxe d'apprentissage collection. The customer base is approximately 2,000 students yielding 800+ graduates annually, served by a 29-person administrative team plus an academic faculty attached to research laboratories (ERIC, LIRIS, ECP, ELICO, Max Weber). International exchange partnerships extend reach to Bologna, Heriot-Watt (Scotland), EPFL (Lausanne), USTHB (Alger), and ENIS (Sfax). The institute's web presence runs on the K-Sup CMS operated by Kosmos; no public API, mobile app, or proprietary AI product is offered. As a public university institute, ICOM has no private shareholders, no external funding rounds, and no M&A activity; governance falls under the President of Université Lumière Lyon 2, currently Isabelle von Bueltzingsloewen.

Name

ICOM - Institut de la Communication Lyon 2

Legal name

Institut de la Communication

Website

https://icom.univ-lyon2.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICOM is a French public university institute within Université Lumière Lyon 2 delivering Licence-to-Master programs across information-communication, computer science, journalism, culture, and fashion to approximately 2,000 students, with specialized sub-brands Université de la Mode and Gamagora for video games.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Communication studies
• Computer science degrees
• Journalism training
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public French university institute, ICOM is primarily funded through government higher education budgets, student tuition fees, and public grants.
2. Continuing Education Services: Professional development and continuing education programs offered to companies and individuals with fees for customized training modules.
3. Professional Certification: Some programs are eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding, allowing professional reconversion financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICOM (Institut de la Communication) is a constituent institute of Université Lumière Lyon 2 delivering higher education programs from Licence through Master level across Information-Communication, Computer Science, Journalism, Culture, Digital Humanities, Fashion, and Video Game Development. The institute operates two specialized divisions — Université de la Mode for fashion industry careers and Gamagora for video game engineering — and offers continuing education and work-study tracks alongside its initial formation programs.

Product overview

ICOM - Institut de la Communication Lyon 2 is an educational institute within Université Lumière Lyon 2 offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across communication, computer science, journalism, culture, fashion, and digital humanities. The portfolio includes undergraduate Licences (three-year degrees) in Information-Communication and Computer Science; professional Licences (one-year specialized degrees) in Communication, Video Games (Gamagora), and Fashion; and Master programs (Bac+5) spanning Communication des Organisations, Culture with DPACI, Humanités Numériques, Information et Communication (MUSE/GECI tracks), Computer Science with multiple tracks (BI&A, CIM, MALIA, SISE, OPSIE, Gamagora), Journalism (NPJ), and Fashion. The institute also provides continuing education and work-study programs. Key specialized offerings include Gamagora for video game development and the Université de la Mode for fashion industry careers. The institution operates across two campuses and maintains partnerships with international universities for student exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Université de la Mode: Specialized fashion education division of ICOM offering Licence Professionnelle Métiers de la Mode and Master Mode et Communication programs. Founded in 1988, it provides professionalizing training oriented toward fashion and creation sectors.
• Gamagora

Products and services

• Licence Information et Communication Three-year undergraduate degree program (Bac+3) in Information and Communication covering media studies, journalism tracks, and digital mediation specializations, aimed at baccalaureate holders.
• Licence Informatique Three-year undergraduate degree in Computer Science with tracks in digital creation and data science.
• Licence Professionnelle Métiers de la Communication (COLIBRE) One-year professional degree (Bac+3) focused on project management and communication, with specialization in free software and project leadership.
• Licence Professionnelle Métiers de la Mode One-year professional degree in fashion industry careers with tracks in Stylist/Colorist/Graphic Designer and Industrial Modeling, available only through work-study contracts.
• Master Communication des Organisations Two-year Master program (Bac+5) in Organizational Communication with tracks including CSMIO, CSM, and CHS for organizational communication careers.
• Master Culture (DPACI) Master program in Culture with DPACI specialization (International Artistic and Cultural Project Development) preparing students for careers in cultural institutions.
• Master Humanités Numériques Master program in Digital Humanities combining information science and communication studies with digital methods and tools.
• Master Information et Communication Master program in Information and Communication with MUSE track (Mediations, Uses, Knowledges and Expertise) and GECI track (Editorial Management and Internet Communication).
• Master Informatique (Multiple Tracks) Two-year Master in Computer Science with specialized tracks including BI&A (Business Intelligence & Analytics, co-accredited with Lyon 1, Centrale Lyon, Jean Monnet, Mines Saint-Étienne), CIM (Multimedia Conception and Integration), MALIA (Machine Learning for AI), SISE (Statistics and Computer Science for Data Science), OPSIE (Information Systems Organization and Security, SecNumÉdu-labeled), and Gamagora (Video Game Engineering).
• Master Journalisme (NPJ) Master in Journalism (Nouvelles Pratiques Journalistiques) training students in contemporary journalism practices including digital media.
• Université de la Mode (Fashion Education Division) Fashion education division of ICOM, established in 1988, offering specialized fashion industry programs including the Licence Professionnelle Métiers de la Mode and the Master Mode et Communication, alongside events like the Lyon Fashion Film Festival and Café de la Mode debates for the fashion and creative sectors.
• Gamagora Video Game Programs Video game development education division of ICOM offering Licence Professionnelle (Level Design and 3D Infographics tracks) and Master Ingénierie du Jeu Vidéo, featuring the annual Gamagora Game Show where students showcase game projects.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs including professional certification, VAP (Validation of Acquired Experience), and customized training modules offered through the Service Commun de Formation Continue (SCFC) for working professionals and companies.
• Formation en Alternance (Work-Study Programs) Work-study programs allowing students to combine academic studies with professional experience through apprenticeship or professionalization contracts, in partnership with CFA Lyon 2.

Quantifiable outcome

• High professional integration rates through mandatory internships and industry projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université de la Mode (ICOM Lyon 2)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988The University of Fashion, established in 1988, is a specialized sector within ICOM dedicated to fashion and creation industries. It offers professionalizing training with high-level academic supervision and maintains partnerships with universities for international exchanges.
• Università Di BolognaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university partner for Master 2 Fashion and Communication students to spend one semester on exchange. Offers Fashion Culture and Management master with multidisciplinary approach in English.
• Heriot-Watt School of Textiles (Écosse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish university partner offering textile and fashion programs including Fashion and Textiles Design, Knitwear, Fashion Textiles Management, and Ethics in Fashion. Founded in 1883, one of oldest fashion institutions.
• ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPSIE cybersecurity program is labeled SecNumÉdu by ANSSI, the French National Cybersecurity Agency. This certification ensures training meets national cybersecurity standards.
• CFA Lyon 2 (Centre de Formation des Apprentis)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for apprenticeship contracts in alternating programs. CFA Lyon 2 handles contract formalization for students in work-study arrangements.
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-accreditation partner for BI&A (Business Intelligence & Analytics) Master alongside École Centrale de Lyon, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, and École des Mines Saint-Étienne.
• École Centrale de LyonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-accreditation partner for Business Intelligence & Analytics Master program.
• Université Jean Monnet de Saint ÉtienneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-accreditation partner for Business Intelligence & Analytics Master program.
• École des Mines de Saint-ÉtienneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-accreditation partner for Business Intelligence & Analytics Master program.
• USTHB d'AlgerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutor network partner for CIM program international collaboration.
• ENIS de SfaxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTunisian engineering school partner for CIM program international collaboration.
• EPFL de LausanneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss technical university partner for CIM program international collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ESMOD: Private French fashion school specializing in fashion design and creation, directly comparable to ICOM's Université de la Mode programs but operating under a private, tuition-driven model.
• Université Grenoble Alpes: Major French public university with an Information-Communication department and a strong computer-science/master informatics portfolio, comparable in scale and program breadth to ICOM within Université Lumière Lyon 2.
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: Major French public university with a strong UFR Information-Communication offering Licence and Master programs analogous to ICOM's portfolio, including media and digital communication specializations.
• CELSA Sorbonne Université: Specialized communication and media school within Sorbonne Université, offering Master-level programs in organizational communication, marketing, and journalism that overlap directly with ICOM's Communication des Organisations and Journalism programs.
• Université Paris 8: French public university with one of the largest Information-Communication departments in France, directly comparable to ICOM's core SIC programs and offering similar Licence/Master tracks.
• ENSSIB: National French school for information and communication science professionals, comparable to ICOM's information-science, digital humanities, and library/data tracks within a public-institution framework.
• Rubika (Supinfogame): Specialized French school focused on video game development and 3D animation, directly comparable to ICOM's Gamagora division but with stronger brand recognition and dedicated industry pipelines.

Regional players

• Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3: Sister public university also based in Lyon offering Information-Communication and Computer Science programs, competing with ICOM for the same regional student base within the Lyon academic ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• EPITA: Larger private French engineering school specializing in computer science, cybersecurity, and AI, comparable to ICOM's Master Informatique tracks (especially OPSIE and MALIA) but at greater scale and with private-sector resources.
• Sciences Po: Larger, more established French institution offering communication, media, and policy programs that overlap with ICOM's Communication des Organisations tracks; broader portfolio but similar public-institution positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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