What Cnam-Enjmin does

Cnam-Enjmin (École nationale du jeu et des médias interactifs numériques) is the French National School of Video Games and Digital Interactive Media, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Angoulême, France. It operates as a public higher education institution under the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam), within the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and is one of 15 institutions comprising the Magelis Creative Campus. The institution offers a comprehensive degree portfolio spanning the video game value chain: three bachelor's degrees (Computer Science for Video Games, Digital Arts for Video Game Professions, and Game Design for Video Game Professions) delivered through apprenticeship; a French-taught Master's in Audiovisual, Digital Interactive Media and Video Games with six specialization tracks (Game Programming, Game Design, Game Art, Sound Design, UX/UR, Project Management); an English-taught International Master's launching in September 2028; an Engineering degree in Computer Science and Multimedia; and a Post-Master's in Designing Immersive, Interactive and Playful Experiences delivered in partnership with GOBELINS Paris (RNCP Level 7, Bac+6). Micro-credentials, individual and collective VAE, and intra-company training courses round out the portfolio.

The curriculum is built around project-based learning in industry-mimicking conditions, supported by specialized physical facilities — a Motion Capture Studio, a Professional Sound Studio, and a Playtest Room equipped with biometric sensors (pulse, perspiration). Teaching staff combines Cnam academic researchers with active industry professionals from Ubisoft, Activision, Motion Twin, Goblinz, Disney, and France Télévisions, providing both theoretical depth and current industry knowledge. The Director, Axel Buendia, holds a doctorate in Artificial Intelligence and chairs Cnam's Digital Interactive Media Research Chair. Students produce vertical-slice video game projects and frequently win recognition at Laval Virtual, Stunfest Indie Awards, and BIC Festival; alumni are hired by Riot Games, Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco.

The business model combines tuition fees (the International Master's is priced at €17,000 per year under inter-institutional agreement rate), employer-sponsored apprenticeship and professionalization contracts (which fund most domestic bachelor's, engineering, and post-master's seats), bespoke intra-company training, VAE fees, and public funding — including a 2023 grant win under France 2030's 'La Grande fabrique de l'image' programme. Recruitment is event-driven (competitive entrance exams, international academic partner agreements, industry festivals) and community-led (Discord channels managed by current students). The institution serves undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals seeking advanced credentials, corporate training clients, and individuals pursuing micro-credentials or VAE validation.

Name

Cnam-Enjmin

Legal name

École nationale du jeu et des médias interactifs numériques (Cnam-Enjmin)

Website

https://enjmin-en.cnam.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cnam-Enjmin is France's national public school for video games and digital interactive media, offering bachelor's, master's, engineering, and post-master's degrees. It serves students and professionals through apprenticeship-based and tuition-funded programs anchored in project-based learning.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education - Video Game and Digital Interactive Media

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Video game education
• Game design training
• Digital interactive media
• Game programming degrees
• Specialized higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Angoulême

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - International Master: The International Master's degree charges €17,000 per year under inter-institutional agreement rate. Additional CVEC fee of €105 for 2025/26 academic year applies to students enrolled in French public or private higher education institutions.
2. Apprenticeship/Work-Study Contracts: Bachelor's degrees and Engineering degree are delivered via apprenticeship (contrat d'apprentissage) or professionalization contracts, where students alternate between academic study and workplace employment. The Post-Master's degree is accessible via contrat de professionnalisation (work-study).
3. VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience): The institution offers Individual VAE and Collective VAE, allowing professionals to obtain diplomas by validating their professional experience. The Post-Master's degree is open to professionals with more than 3 years of experience via VAPP scheme.
4. Intra-Company Training Courses: The institution offers bespoke training programs for corporate clients and organizations, providing professional development services to companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cnam-Enjmin delivers higher education degree programs (bachelor's, master's, engineering degree, and post-master's) specializing in video game development and digital interactive media across six tracks: Game Programming, Game Design, Game Art, Sound Design, UX/UR, and Project Management. Programs are delivered through apprenticeship, traditional enrollment, or inter-institutional international agreements, supported by industry-grade facilities including motion capture, professional sound studio, and biometric-equipped playtest rooms. Additional offerings include micro-credentials for individual skill validation and bespoke intra-company training for corporate clients.

Product overview

Cnam-Enjmin (École nationale du jeu et des médias interactifs numériques) is France's national school for video games and digital interactive media, operating as part of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam). The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programmes: three bachelor's degrees (Computer Science for Video Games, Digital Arts for Video Game Professions, and Game Design for Video Game Professions) delivered through apprenticeship; a French-taught Master's degree in Audiovisual, Digital Interactive Media and Video Games; an internationally-focused International Master's degree (taught in English) with six specialization tracks; an Engineering degree in Computer Science and Multimedia; and a Post-Master's degree in Designing Immersive Experiences delivered in partnership with GOBELINS Paris. Additionally, micro-credentials provide flexible skill certification options. All programmes emphasize project-based learning mirroring industry working conditions, with facilities including motion capture studios, professional sound studios, and playtest rooms. A new International Master's degree is planned for September 2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science for Video Games

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni hired by leading global studios including Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco Entertainment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spir.Ops (Independent AI Think Tank)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Spir.Ops is an independent AI think tank founded by Professor Axel Buendia (Director of Cnam-Enjmin) in 2004. The organization has collaborated with renowned studios such as Ubisoft on games including sport, FPS, and adventure genres. Professor Buendia bridges industry research and academic teaching at Cnam-Enjmin through Spir.Ops.
• Magelis Creative HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCnam-Enjmin receives ongoing support from the Magelis Creative Hub and is one of the 15 institutions that make up the Magelis Creative Campus in Angoulême. This partnership provides institutional support and positioning within the regional creative industries ecosystem.
• GOBELINS PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Post-Master's degree in Designing of Immersive, Interactive and Playful Experiences (Mastère Spécialisé IDE) is delivered in partnership with GOBELINS Paris, l'école de l'image. GOBELINS provides pedagogical coordination through Vincent Caruso and contributes teaching staff including Sibylle Ristroph, Rachel Donnat, Nicolas Esposito, Thierry Audoux, and Christian Porri. Vincent Caruso is both a graduate of and coordinator for the program.
• ÉESI (European School of Visual Arts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCnam-Enjmin collaborates with ÉESI (École européenne supérieure de l'image) on joint workshops such as 'Art&Games', which brings together game students from Cnam-Enjmin and art students from ÉESI for interdisciplinary projects.
• Alliance française BordeauxminorOthersFrench language classes for international students are provided by Alliance française Bordeaux, facilitating integration of international students into French life alongside the main International Master's programme.
• International Academic Partner InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe International Master's degree is exclusively distributed through bilateral inter-institutional agreements with partner universities and higher education institutions worldwide. Partner institutions receive the Entrance Exam Specifications Booklet in December and manage recruitment for their students. The program is not open to individual applications regardless of nationality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DigiPen Institute of Technology: US-based specialized higher-education institution offering accredited degree programmes in game design, game programming, and digital animation, with a project-based pedagogy centred on shipping working games. A leading international peer for video-game-focused higher education.
• SAE Institute: Global private post-secondary network offering diplomas and degrees in Game Development, Animation, Audio, and Film across more than 25 countries. A broad international peer in applied creative-media higher education.
• GOBELINS Paris, l'école de l'image: French public higher-education school specializing in animation, interactive design, and immersive media, and a current partner of Cnam-Enjmin on the Post-Master's IDE programme. Comparable as a French specialized creative-media higher-education institution.
• Isart Digital: French private game and digital media school with campuses in Paris, Lyon, and Montreal offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Game Design, Game Programming, and 3D Animation. Closest direct competitor to Cnam-Enjmin in the French specialized game education market.
• NYU Game Center: Game-design studio and graduate/undergraduate programme within New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, with a strong focus on experimental and indie games. A comparable specialized higher-education game programme at a major research university.
• Vancouver Film School (VFS): Canadian private post-secondary institution offering one-year and longer diploma/degree programmes in Game Design, Animation, and Film, located in Vancouver's games-industry cluster. Comparable as an industry-aligned game and digital media school.
• University of Abertay Dundee (School of Design and Informatics): UK public university widely recognized for its game design and cybersecurity programmes, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with strong industry placement. A comparable European specialized game higher-education institution.
• Full Sail University: US private for-profit university offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Game Design, Game Programming, and Film/Animation with industry-grade facilities and project-based learning. A comparable specialized entertainment-and-games higher-education institution at larger scale.
• Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Game Design): Finnish public university offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Game Design through its Department of Design, with research-led teaching and industry projects. A comparable European public university programme focused on game design higher education.
• Rubika (formerly Supinfogame, Supinfocom, Creativehill): French private game school network offering Bachelor's and Master's programmes in game design, programming, and art across campuses in Valenciennes, Montreal, and other locations. Directly comparable as a French specialized game higher-education institution competing for the same student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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