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3dsense Media School

Empower aspiring digital artists to turn passion into profession.

Singapore's leading private digital arts school since 2003, offering intensive 1-year diploma programs in VFX, animation, and game art. Alumni work at ILM, Ubisoft, Riot Games, and Bandai Namco.

Aalto University - Animation

Finland's first animation programme - Nordic storytelling meets global ambition

Aalto launched Finland's first Master's Programme in Animation in 2019 within its School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Coordinates the Re:Anima Erasmus Mundus Joint Master with universities in Belgium and Portugal. E…

Aardman Academy

Learn from the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep

Run by the legendary animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, offering professional training in stop-motion, scriptwriting for animation, and character design. ACR #4 Global Professional Training 2025.

Abertay University

Abertay University is Scotland's TOP Modern University (Guardian University Guide 2026). Browse a diverse range of courses and begin your journey today.

Abertay University is Scotland's TOP Modern University (Guardian University Guide 2026). Browse a diverse range of courses and begin your journey today.

Academy of Art University

The largest privately owned art and design school in the US

Founded in 1929 in San Francisco, Academy of Art University offers extensive animation and VFX programs with instructors from Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, and Digital Domain. Ranked #14 nationally for animation.

Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

The World's Most Awarded Game and Film Educator

Founded in 1996 in Canberra, AIE was one of the world's first institutions for game development, 3D animation, and VFX qualifications. Campuses in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and online. 12 alumni credited on …

Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM)

Prestigious German state art academy with 40%+ international students

State art school with ~400 students, over 40% international. Animation, film, media art, and media studies. ACR #38 International 2025. Strong artistic experimentation and conceptual rigor.

AFDA (School for the Creative Economy)

Africa's #1 creative economy school - 4 SA campuses

Africa's leading school for the creative economy with campuses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Animation, VFX, film, editing, and sound design with state-of-the-art post-production facilities.

AKV|St.Joost

The Netherlands' only Master of Animation program

Part of Avans University of Applied Sciences, AKV|St.Joost offers the only Master of Animation in the Netherlands - a one-year program exploring animation across media, art, design, games, and science.

Algonquin College - Animation

Top-Ranked Animation Training in Canada

Algonquin College in Ottawa offers a three-year Advanced Diploma in Animation, ranked #1 in Ontario and #4 in Canada by ACR. Graduates have a 90%+ hiring rate working at Disney, Pixar, Ubisoft, Warner Bros., ILM, and Mer…

Amity University (Animation Programs)

Creative minds, global reach

One of India's leading private universities offering B.Sc and B.Des in Animation and Multimedia, with strong industry connections and modern studio facilities.

Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK)

Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (AHK) is een onderwijs- en onderzoeksinstituut voor kunst, cultuur en erfgoed. AHK bestaat uit Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Academie voor Theater en Dans, Neder…

Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (AHK) is een onderwijs- en onderzoeksinstituut voor kunst, cultuur en erfgoed. AHK bestaat uit Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Academie voor Theater en Dans, Nederlandse Filmacademie,…

Animation Mentor

Learn from the pros who animate your favorite films

Pioneering online animation school founded by animators from Pixar and ILM, offering 12-week mentored courses in character animation, creature animation, and acting for animation.

AnimSchool

Learn 3D animation from artists at Pixar, Disney, and DreamWorks

Founded in 2010 by David Gallagher (former Blue Sky Studios supervisor), AnimSchool is an ACCSC-accredited online school with 30+ instructors currently working at major studios teaching character animation.

Animum Creativity Advanced School

Spain's top-ranked professional animation school - 90% employment

100% online school based in Málaga. Top animation training in Spain by ACR and The Rookies Top 50 2025. Trains 500+ professionals annually. 90% employment rate. Over 20 years serving Spain and Latin America.

Annapurna College of Film and Media

India's First Private Non-Profit Media School

Founded in 2011 by the Akkineni film dynasty (including actor Nagarjuna) at the legendary Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Advisory board includes Karan Johar, Mani Ratnam, Farah Khan, and Kamal Hassan. CILECT member inst…

Anomalia

Animation incubator with mentors from DreamWorks, Pixar, and ILM

Work/study incubator with bootcamps and labs mentored by DreamWorks, Pixar, ILM, Disney, Weta, and Sony professionals. ACR Top 20 International. Located in Český Krumlov and Litomyšl.

Arena Animation

Empowering creativity through technology

One of India's largest multimedia and animation training networks with 500+ centres. Offers diploma and certificate programmes in animation, VFX, game design, and digital marketing.

ArtCenter College of Design

A Global Leader in Art and Design Education

Founded in 1930, ArtCenter is a top-ranked private art and design college in Pasadena known for its Entertainment Design program with tracks in Concept Art, Animation, and Game Design. Alumni enjoy a 95% employment rate …

Artemisia College of Art & Design (ACAD)

Nurturing creative talent in Central India

UGC-recognised design college in Indore offering 4-year B.Des in Animation & VFX, Game Design, and other design disciplines.

Bachelor- en masteropleidingen voor beeldende kunst, mode, vormgeving, architectuur, muziek, dans, docentopleidingen en theater in Arnhem, Enschede en…

ARTFX

Where art meets technology

Premier French VFX and animation school in Montpellier with campuses in Lille and Enghien-les-Bains, consistently ranked among the top 10 VFX schools worldwide with 97% graduate employment.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)

Specialist arts university distinct from BU's NCCA

AUB offers an Animation Production BA with focus on creative storytelling. Located alongside the UK's biggest VFX cluster. Strong graduate employment in creative industries. Separate from Bournemouth University.

Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT)

Asia's largest media training academy

Part of the AAFT Group run by Marwah Studios at Noida Film City, offering diploma and degree programmes in animation, VFX, and film production across multiple Indian campuses.

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Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)

Australia’s premier screen arts and broadcast school

Alumni and Industry Scholarship Fund AFTRS has established the Alumni and Industry Fund to expand and enrich the School’s student community. We invite AFTRS alumni and our wider industry community to support the Alumni &…

Ballyfermot College (BCFE) - Irish School of Animation

Home of the Irish School of Animation with VFX programs

Longest-running animation training in Ireland. QQI-accredited programs in Animation and VFX. Graduates at Brown Bag Films, Boulder Media, and Cartoon Saloon. ACR European Top 40 2025.

Learn more about life at BSU at one of our Open Days. Explore our beautiful campuses and specialist facilities, and talk to talented academic staff about their subject expertise.

China's premier film academy, founded in 1950, with animation as one of its original two founding departments. Ranked #1 animation school in China with generations of award-winning filmmakers.

Bellecour Ecole est une école d'art et création, de design, de jeu vidéo, de cinéma d'animation et de médias et communication située au coeur de la ville de Lyon. Au travers de ses 30 formations, dont le BAC STD2A et les…

Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design

Israel's preeminent academy for art, design and architecture.

Israel's oldest and most prestigious art academy, Bezalel's Department of Screen-Based Arts is considered 'the start-up nation of animation.' Multiple Oscar-longlisted films among recent graduates.

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (Animation & Multimedia)

Technical excellence meets creative media

Deemed university offering B.Sc and M.Sc programmes in Animation and Multimedia. Combines strong technical engineering foundations with creative media training across multiple campuses.

Bournemouth University (NCCA)

VFX Excellence

The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), established in 1989 and awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2011, is the UK's #1 and world's top-ranked university for computer animation and VFX.

Bowling Green State University - Digital Arts

#1 Student Experience in Ohio

BGSU is home to one of the nation's largest Digital Arts programs offering tracks in Animation, Gaming & Virtual Environments. Ranked top 20% nationally among public schools for animation. Graduates hired by DreamWorks, …

Brainstorm School

Brainstorm School is an online concept art education platform to train artists to professionals.

Brainstorm School is an online concept art education platform to train artists to professionals.

BRASSART

France's first graphic design school (1949) with 15 campuses

France's first school of graphic design and digital creation. 15 campuses across France. Programs in 3D Animation & VFX, Game Design, and Illustration. ACR #49 International 2025. 75 years of creative education.

Breda University of Applied Sciences; Wo- en hbo-opleidingen en kennis op het gebied van games, media, hotel, facility, logistiek, mobiliteit, toerisme, stedenbouw en vrije tijd.

Brigham Young University (BYU) Center for Animation

Student Academy Award winners with a selective 20-seat cohort

BYU accepts only 20-25 students per year into its rigorous BFA. Student films have won multiple Student Academy Awards and screen at top festivals. Emphasizes storytelling and technical excellence.

CalArts (California Institute of the Arts)

Where Art Meets Innovation

Founded by Walt Disney, CalArts' Character Animation program has produced the most influential animators in Hollywood history, with alumni-directed films grossing over $29 billion at the box office.

Campus VFX

Canada's dedicated school of visual effects

Founded as Lost Boys School of VFX in Vancouver, Campus VFX is a specialized compositing, FX, and lighting school with campuses in Vancouver and Montreal.

Capilano University - Animation & Visual Effects

Classical Training. Digital Excellence.

Capilano University in North Vancouver offers two-year diplomas in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, and Digital VFX. An Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center with a 20% acceptance rate and 93.3% employment rate within six …

The Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is the premiere professional graduate program for interactive entertainment and emerging media.

Carnegie Mellon University - IDeATe

Where computer science meets art and animation

Carnegie Mellon's IDeATe program offers Animation & Special Effects concentration combining art with world-class computer science and robotics. Motion capture, procedural animation, and interactive media.

We have over 400 diploma, degree, and certificate program offerings to help launch your career. With more accredited programs, pioneering research projects and partnerships that offer semesters or placements abroad. An e…

Centre for Entertainment Arts - Bow Valley College

World-class entertainment arts training in Calgary

Partnership between Bow Valley College and the Centre for Entertainment Arts in Calgary, offering diplomas in 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Virtual Production, and Game Development.

CENTRO (Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión)

Mexico's Leading University for Design, Film & Media

Founded in 2004, CENTRO is the first independent design university in North America in the 21st century. Located in Mexico City with campus by architect Enrique Norten. Alumni screened at Cannes (Critics' Week 2024) and …

Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC) - Animation

Italy's national film school - Western Europe's oldest

Founded in 1935, CSC is Italy's national film school and Western Europe's oldest. Its Animation department in Turin accepts only 6-8 students per class. Student films have won the Cristal d'Annecy and been semi-finalists…

Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo

Nearly a century of creative arts education in São Paulo

Founded in 1925, Belas Artes is one of Brazil's oldest and most respected arts institutions, earning the maximum MEC score of 5. Offers an Animation Design undergraduate program alongside architecture and film.

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CG Cookie

Learn Blender the Smart Way

The premier Blender-focused online learning platform with 100+ courses. Features industry instructors with 14+ year careers. Subscription-based model making quality CG education accessible worldwide.

CG Spectrum

Industry-mentored online VFX and animation school

Founded in 2011 in Australia, CG Spectrum offers fully online TEQSA-accredited degrees and diplomas with 1-on-1 mentorship from working professionals at ILM, Animal Logic, and Weta Digital.

CG Master Academy (CGMA) offers online courses for careers in the art, games and VFX industries. Note: a dissolution filing dated November 2024 is before the court and course operations are currently paused.

Chapman's Dodge College is ranked #4 by The Hollywood Reporter for five consecutive years. The Animation and VFX BFA offers tracks in 2D, 3D, and VFX, with mentorship from Oscar-winning director Brenda Chapman (Brave) an…

Founded in 1928 in Hangzhou, one of China's most historic art institutions. The School of Animation and Games (est. 2002) is a designated National Animation Teaching and Research Base. In Shanghai Animation Film Studio's…

Chitkara University (Design School)

Shaping tomorrow's creative world

Private university in Punjab offering a 4-year B.Des in Animation Film Design covering 2D/3D animation, VFX, character design, and digital storytelling.

Founded in 1917 as Thailand's first university. The Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts (est. 1984) offers the Communication Design international program covering motion design, digital design, film, and interactive media. …

Founded in 1916, Chung-Ang University houses the Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science with dedicated Animation and Engineering Animation master's programs. Ranked #1 animation school in South Korea by ACR.

ChungKang College of Cultural Industries

South Korea's #1 animation school - ACR #8 in Asia

Ranked #1 in South Korea and #8 in Asia by ACR. Icheon campus houses South Korea's largest animation studio. Strong connections to Korea's webtoon, animation, and gaming industries.

CIIT College of Arts and Technology

Philippines' leading school for multimedia arts and animation

Leading school for multimedia arts, animation, and game development in the Philippines. BS in Multimedia Arts with 3D Animation track. Located in Quezon City, Manila.

School of Creative Media offers BA, BSc, MA, and MFA covering animation, digital effects, interactive media, and media art. ACR #40 International 2025. Bridges Eastern and Western creative traditions.

CityVarsity

Cape Town's 2-year animation diploma covering 2D, 3D, and stop motion

2-year Diploma in Animation covering 2D, 3D, and stop-motion through industry-relevant projects. Part of the Educor group. Cape Town's growing creative industry hub.

Clemson University - Digital Production Arts

Where Art Meets Computer Science

Clemson's Digital Production Arts MFA program blends art, computer science, and engineering with near-perfect job placement. Over a dozen alumni work at DreamWorks alone, and DPA graduates have contributed to over 130 fe…

Cleveland Institute of Art

Art and technology collide in state-of-the-art animation facilities

Founded in 1882, CIA offers a dedicated Animation major with motion-capture systems, green-screen studios, and drawing tablets. Graduates work in feature animation, TV, games, and advertising.

Collarts (College of Creative Arts)

Start your creative career at Collarts, Australia’s #1 creative arts college. Explore music, fashion, design, photography, film, entertainment and more - online or on campus in Melbourne…

Start your creative career at Collarts, Australia’s #1 creative arts college. Explore music, fashion, design, photography, film, entertainment and more - online or on campus in Melbourne and Sydney.

College for Creative Studies (CCS)

Detroit's creative powerhouse training entertainment artists since 1906

CCS offers a BFA in Entertainment Arts covering animation, concept design, game design. 1,300+ students from 40 states and 28 countries. Major pipeline for film, animation, and gaming industries.

Columbia College Chicago - Animation

Create Change

Columbia College Chicago offers BA, BFA, and minor programs in animation covering hand-drawn, computer, stop-motion, and cinema VFX. Ranked #5 nationally among Animation BA programs and a Top 15 film school by The Hollyw…

Communication University of China

China's Premier Media and Broadcasting University

Founded in 1954 as China's first media university, CUC's School of Animation and Digital Arts is one of China's first institutions for animation education. Alumni at Pixar, ILM, Disney, and Google. Over 100 awards at Stu…

Concept Art Association (CAA)

Concept Art Association

Nacho Molina - HONMOON - KPop Demon Hunters - Sony Pictures Animation

Concordia University - Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema

Concordia University, located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Montreal, Quebec, is one of Canada’s most innovative and diverse, comprehensive universities.

Concordia University, located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Montreal, Quebec, is one of Canada’s most innovative and diverse, comprehensive universities.

Curtin University is an international university with locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Colombo, Mauritius and Dubai.

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde

The Philippines' First Animation Degree

First institution in the Philippines to offer a BA in Animation, now recognized by AUN-QA and designated a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence. Students won the First Philippine Animation Competition in 2002 and the Internati…

De Montfort University in Leicester, UK offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our degrees or book an Open Day online.

Deakin University

Melbourne university with virtual production studio

BA in Film, Television & Animation with virtual production studio. ACR #44 International 2025. Melbourne's largest concentration of film, TV, and animation production companies.

DePaul University

Top-ranked Midwest animation powerhouse in Chicago

DePaul's animation program within the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media is ranked #1 in the Midwest and #13 nationally by Animation Career Review. One of the largest full-time animation faculties in the US.

DePaul University in Chicago seeks positive career outcomes for students. Our Layered-Learning™ approach goes beyond the classroom and teaches real world skills.

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Where game development meets digital art education

Founded in 1988 in Redmond, WA, DigiPen was the first school to offer a bachelor's degree in video game programming. Its student project Narbacular Drop was recruited by Valve and became Portal.

Digital Hollywood University

Where Digital Meets Creativity

Tokyo's leading digital content university with ~1,150 students across 8 specializations including anime, 3DCG, game design, and film. Nearly 92% employment rate and approximately 90,000 alumni active across Japan's cont…

Drexel University

Co-op powered animation and VFX education

Drexel's Animation & Visual Effects program in the Westphal College features a 1,200 sq ft ACE-Lab with LED volume wall, motion capture, and green screen. Students gain up to 18 months of co-op experience.

Duoc UC

Computer Animation program affiliated with PUC Chile

Affiliated with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Computer Animation program with modeling, animation, rigging, rendering, compositing, and VFX. Professional title of Computer Animator.

École Émile Cohl

Government-recognized school keeping drawing at the core of animation

Founded in Lyon in 1984 to counter the disappearance of drawing from visual arts education. Government-recognized Level 6/7 degrees. ACR #33 International 2025. One of France's most respected for artistic animation.

École Georges Méliès

Named after the father of cinematic special effects

5-year programs in 2D/3D Animation, Cinema & Virtual Production, and Applied Arts in Orly (Grand Paris). Received France 2030 investment funding. Students produce professional-quality short films.

École NAD-UQAC

Montreal's premier 3D animation and digital design school

A campus of Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, École NAD offers a bachelor's degree in 3D Animation and Digital Design in Montreal. Top 35 internationally. Bilingual French/English with strong industry connections in Mon…

Edinburgh College of Art (University of Edinburgh)

Historic Scottish art college within a world top-20 university

Animation BA within the University of Edinburgh, a world top-20 university. Strong artistic foundations with technical animation skills. ACR #47 International 2025. Edinburgh's thriving creative and festival scene.

Porteurs d’une pédagogie innovante, nous garantissons une formation en adéquation avec les besoins des étudiants, les attentes des entreprises et les dernières évolutions technologiques.

Emerson College - Film, Television, and Media Arts

Expression Necessary to Evolution

Founded in 1880 in Boston, Emerson's School of Film, Television, and Media Arts offers programs in animation, VR/AR, virtual production, and film. Ranked #6 by The Hollywood Reporter, alumni include the Daniels (Everythi…

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

What will you create here?

Founded in 1925 in Vancouver, Emily Carr is Canada's top-ranked art and design university, offering Bachelor of Media Arts degrees in both 3D Computer Animation and 2D + Experimental Animation.

ENSAD (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs)

France's prestigious grande école with Cinéma d'Animation since 1766

Public grande école and PSL Research University member with roots to 1766. Cinema d'Animation specialization within its five-year diploma. Free public institution. ACR European Top 40 2025.

ENTI (Escola de Noves Tecnologies Interactives)

Descobreix el centre universitari de noves tecnologies de Barcelona. L'ENTI-UB ofereix estudis de grau, cicle superior, màster y postgrau

Descobreix el centre universitari de noves tecnologies de Barcelona. L'ENTI-UB ofereix estudis de grau, cicle superior, màster y postgrau

ESCAC

One of the world's best film schools - The Hollywood Reporter

Founded in 1994 and affiliated with the University of Barcelona, ESCAC offers a Master of Animation and VFX. Graduates have won over 500 international awards. Alumni include J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom).

Escape Studios (Pearson College London)

School of Animation, Games and VFX

Founded in 2002 and now part of Pearson College London, Escape Studios is a specialist VFX, animation, and games school with over 5,000 graduates placed at ILM, Framestore, DNEG, and Cinesite.

ESMA (Ecole Superieure des Metiers Artistiques)

The leading school for 3D animation, special effects, and video games

Founded in 1993 in Montpellier, ESMA is a powerhouse across 7 French campuses plus Montreal, with a 93% graduate employment rate and student films earning Oscar Qualifying Awards.

ESRA

France's #1 private film school with a 3D Animation department

Ranked #1 among private film schools in France (Le Figaro 2025). 3D Animation department with three-year program. Campuses in Paris, Nice, Rennes, and Brussels. Over 15,000 alumni.

Faculdade Méliès

Brazil's first animation-specialized college - Latin America's highest-ranked

Brazil's first college specializing in animation. Ranked best in Latin America. Over 15,000 professionals trained. Design de Animação bachelor's in-person and online in São Paulo.

Falmouth University

Master 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation in creative Cornwall

Falmouth's School of Film & Television offers Animation and Post Production & VFX BA(Hons) degrees. Graduates placed at Framestore, MPC, ScanlineVFX, Cinesite, and Blue-Zoo. Recognised as a Top Creative School by The Roo…

FAMU - Department of Animated Film

Czech animation's beating heart - 70+ years of storytelling tradition

FAMU's Department of Animated Film within Prague's Academy of Performing Arts is the Czech Republic's premier animation programme, rooted in the legendary tradition of Švankmajer and Trnka. Offers BA, MA, and a one-year …

Fanshawe provides an exceptional education with flexible options. Full time and part time program options to earn a degree, diploma and graduate certificate

Since its foundation in 1991, Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg has successfully established itself as one of the leading international film schools. To date, 7 Student Oscars® for FABW productions emphasise our high-quali…

Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg (Animationsinstitut)

Your future in Animation & VFX

Established in 2002 as part of the publicly funded Filmakademie (founded 1991), the Animationsinstitut in Ludwigsburg has won 5 Student Academy Awards and hosts FMX, Europe's leading conference on animation and VFX.

Frameboxx Animation & VFX

Turn your passion into a creative career

Pan-India animation and VFX training chain offering diploma and certificate programmes in 2D/3D animation, VFX, graphic design, and game development.

FTII (Film & Television Institute of India)

India's national film and television institute

Government of India's premier film institute in Pune, offering 3-year postgraduate diplomas in direction, cinematography, animation cinema, and other film disciplines. CILECT member.

Full Sail University

Real World Education

A private university in Winter Park offering accelerated degree programs in entertainment and media, with over 100,000 graduates and 73 alumni credited on winning projects at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Futuregames

Rookies-Certified Swedish game school producing VFX artists

Animator and VFX Artist programs in Stockholm and Malmö. Rookies Certified. Tuition-free for EU/EEA. Pipeline to King, DICE, and Massive Entertainment.

FX Barcelona Film School

Graduates at Disney, ILM, and Framestore - 99% job placement

Nearly 20 years of experience. Graduates at Disney, MPC, ILM, Framestore, Ubisoft on Avatar and Dune. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training 2025. Unreal Engine partner. 99% job placement.

Make your career goals a reality at George Brown Polytechnic with our innovative approach to learning and real-world work experience - all in the heart of Toronto. With over 200 programs to choose from, we have one that'…

George Mason University - School of Art

George Mason University has become Virginia’s largest, most diverse, and highest-ranked university for innovation by rejecting the traditional university model of exclusivity.

George Mason University has become Virginia’s largest, most diverse, and highest-ranked university for innovation by rejecting the traditional university model of exclusivity. We proudly admit every student who is academ…

Georgia Tech - School of Literature, Media and Communication

School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech

“What LMC at Georgia Tech teaches and creates is absolutely essential if you care about our future. ”

Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation

The MIT of Visual Effects

Founded by Alex Alvarez in Hollywood, Gnomon offers specialized computer graphics education for entertainment, producing studio-ready artists in VFX, animation, and game development with a 98% BFA placement rate.

Gobelins, l'ecole de l'image

Excellence of the French Touch

Founded in 1975, Gobelins is consistently ranked the #1 animation school in the world, producing Oscar-nominated, Annie Award-winning, and BAFTA-winning student films that regularly go viral on their 1M+ subscriber YouTu…

Located in south-east London and specialising in the study of creative, cultural and social subjects. Degree programmes, student life and departmental research.

Griffith University (Queensland College of Art & Design)

Australia's largest film school and a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence.

Home to the Griffith Film School, the largest of its kind in Australia, offering a Bachelor of Animation with majors in Animating, Art Direction, and CGI Technical Direction.

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Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard (HEAJ)

Pioneering digital creativity in the heart of Wallonia

Established in 1995 in Namur, HEAJ was the first Belgian institution to offer a Bachelor's in computer graphics (2000) and Belgium's first Master's in video game development (2022).

HDM Stuttgart (Stuttgart Media University)

Creative media engineering with VFX specialization and Houdini certification

BS in Engineering with VFX specialization alongside computer animation, film, games, and sound. Houdini Certified School. Master's in Audiovisual Media Creation and Technology.

HKU University of the Arts Utrecht

The only Dutch school with CGI animation specialization

Only CGI animation specialization in the Netherlands. ACR #32 European 2025. Comprehensive training in animation, game design, and interactive media within the Dutch creative industries hub.

Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da) - Animation and Game

Tuition-free, English-taught animation and game design in Germany

h_da's Animation and Game programme on the Mediencampus is one of Germany's largest and best-regarded. Taught entirely in English with no tuition fees. Graduates at Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Disney. Students won the German …

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Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)

Hong Kong's dedicated design education hub

Established in 2007 as part of VTC Group, HKDI offers a Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects covering character animation, VFX, real-time animation, XR production, and arts technology.

Hongik University

Korea's leading art and design university since 1946

Hongik University's School of Film and Animation offers a four-year BFA covering 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, virtual production, and advertising, with graduate programs in Digital Animation and Game Contents.

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Humber Polytechnic

Toronto's advanced 3D animation diploma with industry advisory board

Humber offers an Animation - 3D Advanced Diploma developed with industry advisors. Students build skills in art, animation, modelling, and visualization. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training.

Hyper Island

Hyper Island equips individuals and organizations for the future with innovative courses in digital skills, master

Hyper Island equips individuals and organizations for the future with innovative courses in digital skills, master

IADT (Institute of Art, Design and Technology)

Ireland's National Film School with the country's first 3D Animation MA

IADT in Dublin houses Ireland's National Film School. Animation BA, 3D Animation BA, and Ireland's first 3D Animation MA (developed with Sheridan and Seneca). ACR #36 European 2025.

iAnimate

Professional animation workshops taught by industry veterans

Founded in 2010 by Jason Ryan (supervising animator at DreamWorks), iAnimate offers 11-week online workshops in feature, game, and creature animation taught by animators from Pixar, Disney, and DreamWorks.

ICAT Design & Media College

India's leading creative arts college

Design and media college with campuses in Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, offering B.Sc and M.Sc programs across 12+ creative disciplines.

IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay

Design thinking at India's top engineering institute

India's oldest and most respected design school at IIT Bombay, offering M.Des in Animation Design with a focus on complete filmmaking from concept to final output.

IED (Istituto Europeo di Design)

Italian design institution with CG Animation BA across multiple campuses

3-year CG Animation BA and Master in Animation Design across Milan, Rome, and other cities. ACR #34 International 2025. Part of a broader design education network.

IIFA Multimedia (Indian Institute of Film & Animation)

Faith, commitment, and empowerment in creative arts

Part of the Lancaster Group of Institutions in Bangalore, offering degree programmes in animation, VFX, game design, and multimedia. UGC and AICTE approved.

Image Campus

South America's first video game school.

Founded in 2000 in Buenos Aires, Image Campus is Argentina's leading school for animation, VFX, and game development with around 95% of animation alumni working in the industry.

Image Creative Education

India's No. 1 design and media college

Established animation and multimedia training institute with centres across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kerala, certified by NSDC and MESC with 100% placement assurance.

ISART Digital

The international school of Video Games and 3D-FX Animation

Founded in 2001 in Paris with campuses in Nice, Montreal, and a Tokyo partnership, ISART Digital has produced 2,000+ graduates and earned over 150 international awards.

Jamia Millia Islamia - AJK MCRC

India's premier mass communication centre

Premier media institution at Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi, offering postgraduate and diploma programmes in mass communication, animation, and media production.

Jilin Animation Institute

China's first college specializing exclusively in animation

First and only Chinese college specializing exclusively in animation. ACR #2 in China and #37 International 2025. Comprehensive programs across animation, game design, and digital media.

JMC Academy

Australia's Leading Creative Industries Academy

Founded in 1982 with 40+ years training creative professionals across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Animation curriculum developed with Pixar and Animal Logic professionals. Graduates at Animal Logic, Sony Pictures An…

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Konstfack är Sveriges största konstnärliga högskola inom konst, design och konsthantverk sedan 1844. Konstnärlig och vetenskaplig utbildning/forskning, samt utbildning av bild- och slöjdlärare. Vi har cirka 900 studenter…

Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts)

Korea's premier government-funded arts conservatory

Established in 1993 by the Ministry of Culture, K-Arts is South Korea's only national arts university with a dedicated Animation department. Alumni include Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The Wailing).

Kristiania University College

Norway's biggest VFX education with new Computer Arts BA

Houses Norway's biggest VFX education. New BA in Computer Arts (2025) combining VFX, 3D graphics, animation, and game design. Faculty are Norway's most senior VFX artists.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) - Entertainment Arts

Industry-ready VFX, animation, and game development training

KPU's Entertainment Arts department, in partnership with the Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA), offers intensive two-year diploma programs in Advanced VFX (Virtual Production), 3D Animation and Modelling, 2D Digital An…

Kyoto Seika University

Home of Japan's First Faculty of Manga

The first and only university in Japan with a dedicated Faculty of Manga, offering bachelor's programs in Animation, Character Design, and Comic Art. Co-established the Kyoto International Manga Museum with the city of K…

Kyoto University of the Arts

Art and design education rooted in Kyoto's cultural heritage.

Chartered in 1977 with roots dating to 1934, Kyoto University of the Arts covers 10 art departments including animation, manga, and film, serving over 4,000 on-campus and 14,000 distance-learning students.

La Poudrière - École du Film d'Animation

Europe's elite animation directing school - where César winners are trained

La Poudrière is a prestigious 2-year animation directing school selecting just 10 students per year. One of only three film schools recognised by the French Ministry of Culture. Alumni have won multiple César awards and …

La Salle - Universitat Ramon Llull

Catalonia's first official Animation & VFX undergraduate degree

Catalonia's first official 4-year English-taught Animation & VFX degree. Rookies ranked La Salle #1 in Spain for Production Excellence in 3D Animation. Strong industry connections in Barcelona.

Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)

BFA Animation near the Southern California studio ecosystem

LCAD offers a BFA in Animation and Experimental Animation in Orange County, close to the SoCal studio ecosystem. Strong drawing fundamentals with modern digital tools. Alumni at Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network.

LASALLE College of the Arts

Asia's leading contemporary arts institution

Founded in 1984, LASALLE's Puttnam School of Film & Animation offers Diploma and BA(Hons) Animation Art with 2D/3D specializations. Degrees conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore.

Lightbox Academy

Founded by Spain's largest animation studio - 95% employment

Born from Lightbox Animation Studios, Spain's most acclaimed animation production company. 95% employment rate. Students learn from active studio professionals. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training 2025.

Private university in Cyberjaya, Malaysia hosting over 30,000 students from 150+ countries across campuses in 8 countries. Students have worked with Codemasters, MTV, Apple, and MDeC. International students receive a 30%…

Łódź Film School (PWSFTviT)

Poland's national film school with 6 Oscar-winning alumni

One of the world's most storied film schools with 6 Oscar-winning alumni. Department of Animation Films and Film Special Effects offers an MA program. Both 35mm and digital formats.

The London Film School is one of the world's leading postgraduate film institutions, offering MA, PhD and Workshops programmes in filmmaking and screenwriting.

Los Angeles Film School

The Los Angeles Film School offers accredited programs in Animation, Audio, Entertainment Business, Film, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Music Production, and Writing for Film & TV.

The Los Angeles Film School offers accredited programs in Animation, Audio, Entertainment Business, Film, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Music Production, and Writing for Film & TV.

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Transforming education, transforming India

India's largest private university in Phagwara, Punjab offering B.Des, B.Sc, M.Des, and M.Sc programmes in Animation and VFX Design with strong industry partnerships.

Loyola College (B.Sc. Animation)

A century of academic excellence

Historic Jesuit college in Chennai celebrating its centenary, offering a 3-year B.Sc in 3D Animation and VFX covering modeling, rigging, compositing, and visual effects.

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) - School of Film and TV

At SFTV, you can master the art of filmmaking with professional tools and expert faculty guidance. Let us help your career thrive creatively and professionally., LMU

At SFTV, you can master the art of filmmaking with professional tools and expert faculty guidance. Let us help your career thrive creatively and professionally., LMU

Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU)

Where art meets animation craft

Part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (founded 1997) with over 140 years of design education heritage, HSLU offers bilingual German/English BA and MA animation programs in the heart of Switzerland.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Animation BA in the UK's fastest-growing creative city

Animation BA in Manchester, home to MediaCityUK and the BBC. Covers 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and experimental animation. ACR European Top 40 2025. Excellent graduate employment in the North of England's creative sector.

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

One of America's oldest art colleges with Animation Practice MFA

MICA (1826) is one of the oldest art colleges in the US, offering an Animation Practice MFA alongside undergraduate animation concentrations. Bridges fine art and commercial animation.

Massey University - College of Creative Arts

Create with Weta Workshop in New Zealand's Creative Capital

Massey University's Wellington campus is partnered with Weta Workshop for a Master of Design in entertainment design. Ranked #1 in Asia-Pacific by Red Dot Design Rankings and top 100 for Art & Design by QS. Graduates reg…

Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design

Where Animators Are Made

Established in 1998 by working artists in Toronto, Max the Mutt is a boutique career college offering 3-4 year diplomas in Classical & Computer Animation, Concept Art, and Illustration. Maximum class size of 15, all inst…

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)

India's leading animation and VFX training brand

Part of the Aptech group, MAAC is India's most recognised brand in animation, VFX, and gaming education with 100+ centres offering placement-linked professional courses.

Media Design School

The leading creative tech school in New Zealand.

Founded in 1998, Media Design School was the first to offer dedicated 3D animation in the Southern Hemisphere. Ranked #1 in New Zealand and Top 20 globally, graduates work at Weta FX, Pixar, DreamWorks, and ILM.

We support you in realizing your future plans in the creative sector. At our locations in Berlin and Düsseldorf , you will find not only the perfect environment, but also an inspiring network of like-minded individuals.

At MSU's College of Communication Arts and Sciences, we believe in the power of communication. It’s part art, part science and it’s what we do best.

Build your future with a University that champions real-world teaching, diverse ideas, and strong student support.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

Toon Boom Centre of Excellence in Minneapolis

MCAD offers a BFA in Animation as a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence. Founded in 1886, provides comprehensive 2D, 3D, and experimental animation training. ACR ranked #28 in the US for 2025.

MIT Institute of Design (MIT Art, Design & Tech Univ)

Design education for creative innovators

Design institute in Pune offering B.Des programmes in Animation Design and Film & Video Design, covering VFX, CGI, character design, stop motion, and experimental filmmaking.

For those who share an enterprising mindset, there is no better investment than the one made in yourself.

MOME (Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design)

Hungary's 140-year-old creative arts university with world-renowned animation

With roots dating to 1880, MOME's animation department has been a defining force in Hungarian animation for 40+ years. Alumni include Ferenc Rofusz (1980 Academy Award for Best Animated Short).

MoPA (Motion Picture in Arles)

The International School of Animation

Originally Supinfocom Arles (2000), rebranded as MoPA in 2015, this state-recognized school in Provence has accumulated over 1,400 festival selections including an Oscar nomination.

Motion Design School

A Revolution in Motion Education from Ukraine

Founded in 2016 in Ukraine, Motion Design School has trained 300+ motion design specialists with a global community of thousands. Courses cover After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, and advanced motion graphics. Continues o…

Multimedia University (MMU)

Malaysia's first private university and animation pioneer

Founded in 1997, MMU's Faculty of Creative Multimedia in Cyberjaya launched Malaysia's first animation degree program. Alumni created hit animated series BoBoiBoy and Ejen Ali. 90%+ graduate employability.

NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti)

Italy's largest private art academy with Film and Animation BA

Largest private art academy in Italy, with campuses in Milan and Rome. BA in Film and Animation plus Digital Production with 3D Animation and VFX specializations. ACR European Top 40 2025.

Nanyang Polytechnic - Animation, Games & VFX

Singapore's first animation course (1996)

School of Design & Media pioneered Singapore's first animation course in 1996. Diploma in Animation, Games & Visual Effects. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training 2025.

Nanyang Technological University (School of Art, Design and Media)

Where artistic passion meets technological innovation.

NTU's School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), founded in 2005, is Singapore's first professional art school within a university, with dedicated Animation and VFX streams.

National Film and Television School

A globally renowned production and talent powerhouse

Established in 1971 at Beaconsfield Studios, the NFTS is the UK's national center for film, TV, games, and VFX training, running more behind-the-camera courses than any other film school in the world.

National Film School of Denmark

4.5-year animation directing program at Denmark's premier film school

4.5-year animation directing program, separate from The Animation Workshop in Viborg. Part of the Royal Danish Academy. Strong Nordic animation tradition.

National Institute of Design (NID)

Where Indian design began

India's first and most prestigious design institution, established by the Government of India. Pioneered animation education in India with its Animation Film Design programme starting in 1980.

National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)

Taiwan's first multimedia/animation graduate school (2000)

Established Taiwan's first multimedia and animation graduate school in 2000. Department of Multimedia and Animation Arts offers comprehensive programs. Taiwan's premier institution for creative arts.

New York Film Academy (NYFA)

New York Film Academy offers degrees, courses and workshops in acting, film, photography and more. Located in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Learn more & apply today!

New York Film Academy offers degrees, courses and workshops in acting, film, photography and more. Located in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Learn more & apply today!

New3dge

Rookies #1 worldwide for Concept Art, Creative Media, and Game Design

Prestigious private school in Paris. The Rookies awarded New3dge #1 worldwide in Concept Art, Creative Media & Entertainment, and Game Design (2022). Exceptionally portfolio-ready graduates.

Noroff University College

Norwegian BA in Interactive Media - Animation with online options

BA in Interactive Media - Animation with both on-campus (4 cities) and online options. Also vocational 3D Design and Animation program. Character animation, 3D animation, and VFX training.

With an expanding multicultural learning community, Northumbria (University of the Year 2022), in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a UK Top 25 university for Research Power across Europe.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts

World-class arts education in the heart of New York City

Founded in 1965, Tisch's animation area and Game Center produce graduates hired at Blizzard, Riot Games, Disney, and Nickelodeon. Affiliated with 22 Academy Award winners.

OCAD University

Canada's oldest and largest art university with Experimental Animation BFA

OCAD University in Toronto is Canada's oldest and largest art university. Experimental Animation program blends traditional and digital media. Notable alumni include NFB legends. ACR #2 in Canada for degree programs.

Ohio State University - ACCAD

Pioneering computer animation research center since 1987

ACCAD is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary research center founded by digital art pioneer Charles Csuri. Offers courses in 3D animation, motion capture, game design, and emerging technologies.

Open Window Institute

South Africa's premier creative arts and technology institute

Established in 1993 in Centurion, Open Window offers accredited bachelor's degrees in Film Arts with majors in 3D Animation, Game Design, and Motion Design, combining traditional art with cutting-edge technology.

Otis College of Art and Design

LA art college with industry-connected animation program

Otis College (1918) in Los Angeles offers a BFA in Digital Media with Animation focus. Direct access to major entertainment studios. ACR ranked #22 in the US.

PA Inamdar College (VEDA College)

India's top multi-disciplinary design college

Part of Dr. P.A. Inamdar University in Pune, VEDA College offers internationally-acclaimed programmes in Animation, VFX, Game Design, and Visual Arts across 30+ courses.

Parsons School of Design (The New School)

Design and technology innovation at New York's iconic design school

Parsons' Design and Technology program offers BFA/MFA degrees in animation, motion graphics, interactive media, game design, and digital filmmaking. STEM-designated MFA in Greenwich Village, NYC.

PIXL VISN media arts academy

Your Start in the Visual Effects and Gaming Industry

Founded in 2012 by two Canadian VFX professionals in Cologne, this intensive 18-month academy was named the #1 VFX school in the world by The Rookies in 2025.

Politecnico di Milano

Italy's top technical university, ranked #5 globally for design

Established in 1863, Politecnico di Milano's School of Design offers programs in Digital and Interaction Design with courses in animation, motion graphics, and interactive prototyping. Ranked 5th worldwide for Design by …

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)

Chile's Top-Ranked University - #1 in Latin America

Ranked #1 in Latin America by QS. Offers animation through its Escuela de Arte's Diplomado en Proyectos de Animación (270-hour postgraduate diploma). Faculty includes Leonardo Beltrán, director of Cartoon Network LA seri…

Pratt Institute

Pushing boundaries of digital storytelling since 1887

Pratt Institute in Brooklyn offers BFA and MFA programs in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, and Interactive Arts. Ranked #7 nationally for animation and #6 globally for Art & Design by QS.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Alumni at Disney, LucasFilm, and Weta FX

Animation programs with graduates at Disney, LucasFilm, Weta FX, and Animal Logic. ACR #28 International 2025. One of the largest creative industries faculties in the Southern Hemisphere.

Ravensbourne University London

Creative technology education at the heart of London's digital quarter

Ravensbourne offers BA Animation, BA 3D Animation, and Motion Graphics from its iconic building on the Greenwich Peninsula beside the O2 Arena. Strong industry ties with Framestore, Double Negative, Blue Zoo, and Jellyfi…

Red River College - Creative Communications

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 200 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options.

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 200 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options.

Reliance Education (Reliance Animation)

World-class VFX and animation training by Reliance Entertainment

Part of Reliance Entertainment, this pan-India academy offers career and short-term courses in animation, VFX, game design, and motion graphics.

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Pioneering art school blending fine art with animation since 1877

RISD's Film/Animation/Video department offers a BFA cultivating media makers across animation, live-action, and open media. Graduates include Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy). Consistently top 10 US animation programs.

Ringling College of Art and Design

Where Creativity Meets Career

A private art college in Sarasota whose Computer Animation program is among the top in the world, with alumni contributing to 45 of the 50 highest-grossing animated films of all time.

RMIT University

Be ready for a global career in the ever-changing world of animation.

Australia's #1 ranked animation school, RMIT offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in animation, interactive media, and games with alumni at Weta Digital, Rising Sun Pictures, Disney, and Method Studios.

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Where technology meets creative storytelling

RIT's School of Film and Animation offers BFA and MFA programs in 2D animation, 3D animation, production, and screenwriting. Alumni hold credits on Frozen, Rogue One, and The Simpsons.

Royal College of Art

Bring your vision to life with our director-led approach

The world's top-ranked art and design university (QS #1) has run its prestigious Animation MA since 1985, fostering a director-led, auteur approach that has produced Oscar-nominated filmmakers.

RUBIKA

World-class French animation school across four continents

Founded in 1988 in Valenciennes, RUBIKA (formerly Supinfocom) is ranked among the world's top 3 animation schools, training 1,300+ students with 3,200+ alumni at Pixar, ILM, DreamWorks, and Disney.

SAE Institute Australia

SAE University College delivers hands-on, industry-led higher education courses in Animation, Audio, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games & Music. Enrol now

SAE University College delivers hands-on, industry-led higher education courses in Animation, Audio, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games & Music. Enrol now

SAE Institute Dubai

Global Creative Media Education Since 1976

Part of the SAE global network (51 campuses, 25 countries), SAE Dubai opened in 2005 in Dubai Knowledge Park. Offers TEQSA-accredited Bachelor degrees in Animation, Audio, Design, Film, and Games. Houdini Certified Schoo…

SAE Institute South Africa

Global creative media educator with hands-on studio training

Operating across 47 campuses in 23 countries, SAE Institute South Africa offers a Higher Certificate and Bachelor of Animation covering 2D/3D animation, VFX, motion graphics, and concept art from campuses in Cape Town an…

SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers dem…

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.

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SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)

The University for Creative Careers

The largest art and design university in the US, SCAD offers more creative programs than any other institution and operates the largest university-owned film studio complex.

School of Motion

The leading online school for motion designers

Founded in 2013 by Joey Korenman, School of Motion is the only dual-certified Adobe and Maxon training center with 30+ courses, 400k+ YouTube subscribers, and a 4,000+ alumni network.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

Experimental animation at one of America's most influential art schools

SAIC's Film, Video, New Media, and Animation department offers BFA and MFA in Animation within one of the most respected art schools in the world (1866). Emphasizes conceptual rigor and interdisciplinary practice.

School of Visual Arts (SVA)

New York's Premier Art College

Founded in 1947 in Manhattan, SVA's animation and 3D VFX programs have produced two-time Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton, the creator of Steven Universe, and graduates at Pixar, DreamWorks, Disney, and Cartoon Net…

Sejong University

Seoul university with Animation BA, MA, and PhD programs

Comics and Animation Technology department with BA, MA, PhD. Animation track: 2D/3D animation, concept design, VFX, storytelling, VR/AR/MR. ACR #5 in South Korea 2025.

Seneca College - School of Creative Arts & Animation

Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Ontario, offers degree, diploma and certificate programs, full- and part-time online and on-campus in the Greater Toronto.

Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Ontario, offers degree, diploma and certificate programs, full- and part-time online and on-campus in the Greater Toronto.

Seneca Polytechnic - Creative Arts & Animation

Embrace Innovation. Challenge the Status Quo.

Seneca's School of Creative Arts & Animation in Toronto offers a nationally ranked three-year advanced diploma with a formal NFB partnership. Ranked #5 in the world and #3 in Canada by ACR. Alumni contributed to Oscar-wi…

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Sheridan College

Get Creative.

Canada's top-ranked animation school and the birthplace of its first animation class in 1968, Sheridan has produced nearly 20 Oscar-nominated alumni and over 80 Emmy-nominated graduates.

Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers more than 100 academic, professional/technical and job training programs to meet the community’s lifelong learning needs.

Simon Fraser University - School for the Contemporary Arts

As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change.

As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change.

SRFTI (Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute)

India's premier cinema institute

Government-funded film and television institute named after legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, offering postgraduate programmes in cinema including Animation Cinema. A CILECT member.

St. Joseph College of Communication (SJCC)

South India's first media college

First university-affiliated media college in South India, located in Changanassery, Kerala. Offers BA and MA programmes in Animation & Graphic Design, Animation and Visual Effects.

Staffordshire University - Animation & VFX

From stop-motion to motion capture - animation and VFX at industrial scale

Staffordshire offers BA Animation and BSc CGI & Visual Effects with motion capture studios, VR suites, and stop-motion rooms. A SideFX Certified Partner. Graduates on Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers, Isle of Dogs, …

Supinfocom RUBIKA (DSK RUBIKA)

French animation excellence in India

Indian campus of France's RUBIKA (formerly Supinfocom), established in Pune. Ranked India's #1 animation institute, offering a five-year programme in digital direction and CG animation.

Swinburne University of Technology

Toon Boom Centre of Excellence in Melbourne

Bachelor of Animation covering 2D, 3D, and stop-motion for film, TV, VFX, and games. Toon Boom Centre of Excellence. ACR #29 International 2025. Melbourne's animation production hub.

Tainan National University of the Arts (TNNUA)

Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art

Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art with artistic and experimental animation programs. Known for award-winning animated short films at international festivals. Located in Taiwan's cultural capital.

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) - Media

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Tecnologico de Monterrey

Reinvent the animation industry.

Mexico's top private university, founded in 1943, offers a B.A. in Digital Art with faculty from Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks. Graduates have worked on Spider-Verse, Avatar, Dune, and Star Wars.

Teesside University

Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus

Teesside University in Middlesbrough holds a long-standing reputation in animation, concept art, and VFX, with graduates working at ILM, Rockstar North, DNEG, and Animal Logic.

Texas A&M University - Visualization

Where Art Meets Technology

Established in 1989, Texas A&M's Visualization program is #1 in Texas for eight consecutive years. About 35 alumni currently work at Pixar alone, with graduates at ILM, DreamWorks, Disney, and Blue Sky Studios.

The Animation Collaborative

Workshops Taught by Pixar, Disney, and ILM Animators

Co-founded in 2011 by Pixar veterans Andrew Gordon and Michal Makarewicz. Offers 12-week workshops from working professionals at Pixar, Disney, ILM, DreamWorks, Sony, and Blue Sky. Located steps from Pixar's campus in Em…

The Animation School

Africa's Leading Specialist Animation School

South Africa's top-ranked animation institution with campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Part of the Honoris United Universities network. Graduates at Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Triggerfish. E…

The Animation Workshop, VIA University College

Join creative minds from around the world

Founded in 1988 in a former military barracks in Viborg, Denmark, The Animation Workshop is Scandinavia's leading animation school and an EU-designated Specialized European Animation Training Centre since 1993.

The DAVE School (Digital Animation & Visual Effects School)

Career-Ready Artists from Universal's Backlot

Located on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida, The DAVE School offers immersive VFX and game production training with hands-on access to motion capture, virtual production LED stages, and industry-standard pipeline…

The Game Assembly

14% of Sweden's game industry are alumni

Game animation, game design, and development programs. 14% of Sweden's game industry professionals are alumni. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training 2025. Best game school in Northern Europe.

The One Academy

Rookies top 10 for 2D Animation - Houdini & Unreal partner

Malaysia's leading art and design college. Rookies #8 worldwide for 2D Animation, #23 for 3D Animation (2023). Houdini Certified School and Unreal Academic Partner. Diploma programs in Digital Animation and Game Developm…

Think Tank Training Centre

Train to join the world's top VFX studios

A specialist VFX training centre in Vancouver offering programs in compositing (Nuke), FX (Houdini), lighting, and look dev. Alumni at ILM, DNEG, Weta FX, and MPC.

Established in 1966 in Tokyo's Harajuku district, TDA is a certified specialist school training animators, character designers, and art designers for Japan's TV, film, and anime industries.

Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai)

Japan's Premier Arts University Since 1887

Japan's most prestigious national arts university. Geidai's Graduate School of Film and New Media features a Department of Animation led by world-renowned animator Koji Yamamura. Students have won awards at Annecy, Ottaw…

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - School of Image Arts

Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the heart of Canada

Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the heart of Canada

Trazos School of Digital Arts

Spain's first digital arts school with 15,000+ alumni

Launched in 1990 as the first school of digital arts in Spain, 15,000+ alumni. Authorized center for Houdini, Toon Boom, Pixar RenderMan, Nuke, Unity, and Unreal. ACR Top 25 Global 2025.

Triggerfish Academy

Free animation mentorship backed by Disney and Netflix

Free online animation mentorship by Triggerfish Animation Studios (Disney and Netflix partner). Each cohort trains 20 candidates from across Africa. Bridges African creative talent with global industry.

Turku University of Applied Sciences - Arts Academy

Hands-on animation training in Finland's cultural capital

Turku AMK has offered animation training since 1994, one of the Nordic region's most established programmes. The 4-year Bachelor covers 2D, 3D, stop-motion, storytelling, and digital techniques. CILECT member. Note: taug…

U-Tad (University of Technology, Arts and Design)

Alumni worked on Avatar, Klaus, and Spider-Verse

Spanish university specializing in tech, digital arts, and design. Alumni contributed to Avatar, Klaus, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Located in Las Rozas (Madrid). ACR #45 International 2025.

UCF - Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA)

The World's #1 Graduate Game Design Program

Established in 2005 through a partnership between UCF, Florida, Orlando, and EA, FIEA is a 16-month accelerated MS program ranked #1 in the world for graduate game design by The Princeton Review. 85% of graduates find em…

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

World-class Animation Workshop at America's top public university

UCLA's Animation Workshop offers an MFA in Animation training animators since 1948, led by Emmy-winning Simpsons director Chuck Sheetz. Known for experimental and artistic approaches. ACR top public university animation …

Universidad ORT Uruguay

Latin America's Leading Animation & Game Design University

Founded in 1942, ORT Uruguay offers a 4-year Bachelor in Animation and Video Games and hosts the annual International Animation Festival (FIA). Part of the World ORT network with presence in 60+ countries.

Universidade Lusófona

Portuguese university with Digital Animation BA and motion capture lab

BA in Digital Animation and Master in Animation Arts with motion capture lab in Lisbon. ACR #30 European 2025. Portugal's largest private university.

Universite Laval

Formation de pointe en animation et effets visuels

Canada's oldest French-language university (founded 1852) offers a Bachelor of Art and Science in Animation through its Ecole de design, training specialists in 2D/3D animation for games, film, VFX, and motion design.

University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

UK specialist arts university with Animation BA and MA

UCA is a specialist arts university with campuses in Canterbury and Farnham. Animation BA and MA programs cover 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and experimental animation. ACR #24 International 2025. Alumni at Aardman, Disney.

University of Central Florida (UCF) - Digital Media

Explore UCF in Orlando, where innovative degree programs, research and partnerships turn ideas into action and build the future at scale.

UCF unleashes the potential of students, faculty & the community. As Florida's next-generation public research institute, we are shaping the future & working to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

University of Hertfordshire - Creative Arts

UK's #1 creative school - where Oscar and BAFTA winners are made

Named best creative school in the UK by The Rookies 2024 and ranked Best 2D Animation School in Europe. Offers BA 2D Digital Animation, BA 3D Animation & VFX, and online MA. 96.5% employment rate. Alumni on Star Wars, Av…

University of Melbourne

Australia's #1 university with immersive animation BFA

Australia's top-ranked university. BFA in Animation with immersive production experience. ACR #25 International 2025. Extensive facilities alongside Melbourne's creative industry.

University of Portsmouth

Animation and Computer Animation degrees on the UK south coast

Offers both Animation BA and Computer Animation BSc programs. ACR #46 International 2025. Good connections to London studios. Industry-standard software and hardware.

Arrive a student, leave an expert and become unstoppable when you study with us at Salford. Browse courses, open days and our unique industry links.

University of South Wales

Animation and VFX in Wales's growing creative industry cluster

Programs in Animation and Visual Effects benefiting from Wales's growing screen industries including Bad Wolf Studios. ACR European Top 40 2025. Production-focused curriculum.

University of Technology Sydney (Animal Logic Academy)

A world-class digital production education centre in partnership with Netflix Animation Studios.

The UTS Animal Logic Academy offers a 1-year accelerated Master of Animation and Visualisation co-designed with Netflix Animation Studios. Over 90% of graduates find industry employment within months.

University of the Arts London

To change society through our knowledge and creativity

UAL houses its animation and VFX programs at the London College of Communication, offering BA and MA degrees in Computer Animation, Visual Effects, and 3D Animation with graduates at Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks.

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

Bristol School of Animation - where Aardman meets the next generation

UWE Bristol's School of Animation is based in the same city as Aardman Animations HQ. Students regularly intern at Aardman, Rumpus Animation, A-Productions, and Sun and Moon. Ranked 25th internationally by ACR.

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USC School of Cinematic Arts

The oldest and most prestigious film school in the nation

Founded in 1929, USC's John C. Hench Division of Animation + Digital Arts covers character animation, VFX, motion graphics, stop-motion, and experimental filmmaking. Alumni include Robert Zemeckis.

VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts)

ACR #2 in Canada and #4 worldwide for professional animation training

Founded in 1995 by an Oscar-winning animator, VanArts offers intensive one-year diploma programs in 2D/3D Character Animation, Game Art, and VFX. ACR #2 in Canada, #4 worldwide for professional training 2025.

Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)

100% online animation diplomas with industry mentors

VANAS provides professional animation training entirely online with one-year diplomas in 2D, 3D, Concept Art, and Effects Animation. 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio. ACR Top 25 Global Professional Training 2025.

Vancouver Film School

Entertainment Arts Training For Film, TV, Animation, Games

Founded in 1987, VFS offers intensive one-year diploma programs in 3D Animation & VFX, consistently ranked the #1 global animation training program by Animation Career Review for nine consecutive years.

Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

Vertex School

Unreal Authorized Training Center for Game Art & Virtual Production

Fully online bootcamp-style school specializing in Unreal Engine, game art, and technical art. Graduates hired at Ubisoft, Crystal Dynamics, Unity, CD Projekt Red, and Xbox studios. Official Unreal Authorized Training Ce…

Hos VIA tilbyder vi uddannelser, indgår samarbejder og udvikler viden, der er altid er rettet mod virkelighedens udfordringer.

Discover your study options at NZ’s capital city university. Learn about our research impact, living in Wellington, scholarships and upcoming events.

Volda University College

Norway's pioneering animation school - tuition-free

Volda University College launched Norway's first animation program, offering a three-year BA covering cartoons, puppets, cut-outs, and computer animation. Tuition-free for all students.

Watts Atelier provides students a structured art education with 35 years of proof in results.

Whistling Woods International - School of Animation

Where Bollywood meets animation

Founded by filmmaker Subhash Ghai in Mumbai's Film City complex, offering India's only BFA (Animation) degree approved by AICTE with cutting-edge studio facilities.

The professional world is looking for young creatives with a multitude of talents and skills, the ones who look beyond the borders of their original disciplines.

We’ve been fuelling the creative and technology industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers

York University - AMPD

Media Arts BFA with VR, motion capture, and virtual production

York's School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design offers a Media Arts BFA combining VR, 360-degree video, interactive games, VFX, and animation. Access to BetaSpace media lab and York Motion Media Studio at Cinespace. A…

Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA)

India's first animation academy by Zee Group

India's first full-fledged classical and digital animation training academy, founded by Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra. Centres across India.