In the heart of Bordeaux's student district
phone
+33556400055
Mail
contact@esma-bordeaux.com
Address
2 Parvis Gattebourse - 33800 Bordeaux
The campuses
ESMA Bordeaux: an innovative campus on the banks of the Garonne!
It’s no coincidence that Bordeaux often features prominently in rankings of student towns and cities where life is good. Bordeaux, the beautiful, dynamic city, has been enjoying a resurgence in attractiveness for several years now, boosted by increased cultural and economic activity. It is in this ideal setting that ESMA moved in 2023, taking up residence in the new Euratlantique business and innovation district, and giving its students a foothold in a stimulating professional environment that is fully focused on the future.
Training for the image professions in an ambitious environment!
ESMA Bordeaux welcomes its students to a 12,500m² campus
ESMA Bordeaux’s ambition is to offer a working environment that matches the ambitions of its students and the needs of the creative and cultural industries! Inaugurated in 2023 in a rapidly changing district, the campus will respond to the contemporary challenges of eco-responsibility and social cohesion, redefining the contours of the city while placing the professional and personal development of its students at the heart of its concerns. With top-of-the-range facilities to satisfy their thirst for learning – large, bright classrooms, high-tech facilities, fitness room, green terrace, vegetable gardens, etc. – this campus offers a setting that is conducive to their success!
Our accommodation
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student accommodation
The Artemisia student residence is located at the heart of the ESMA Bordeaux campus. This brand new building, designed with eco-design and good living in mind, offers no less than 307 accommodation units, reserved primarily for students from the ESMA and CinéCréatis creative schools. This will make it easier for them to settle in Bordeaux while they study! To meet the daily needs of students, each flat – with an average surface area of 18m² – includes a kitchenette, ceramic hob, fridge, microwave and all the cooking equipment required. The rest of the accommodation, of course, includes a bed, television, desk and plenty of storage space for comfortable, functional living. The communal areas of the Artemisia Bordeaux residence are not to be outdone: as well as being able to take advantage of the fitness area, which is open to all, residents also have privileged access to the shared vegetable garden and the green terrace, which offers a place to relax and socialise. A green setting that will appeal to students looking for well-being and social interaction.
Studying 3D and video games in Bordeaux
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Major players in the creative industries
Over the last few decades, Bordeaux has continued to develop its influence in the entertainment and creative technology sectors. The installation of Ubisoft in 2017 and its recent move to the right bank, in what is now the company’s largest studio in France (7,500m² for 400 employees), are tangible proof of Bordeaux’s ongoing commitment to positioning itself as a major hub in the creative and digital industries. Other players, such as development studio Asobo, known for acclaimed titles like A Plague Tale: Innocence and Microsoft Flight Simulator, Bordeaux-based SolidAnim, which specialises in visual effects, animation and motion capture, and which collaborated on the films Warcraft: The Beginning and Alice Through the Looking Glass, the Danish animation company Sun Creature, and the Cité Numérique, due to open in 2020, are all part of this dynamic, helping to position Bordeaux as a centre of excellence for digital and creative technologies.
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A dynamic offer, emblematic events
On the cultural front, the city is celebrating its growing dynamism, marked by a number of flagship events: the Festival International des Arts de Bordeaux Métropole (FAB), the Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bordeaux (FIFIB) and the BAD (Bordeaux Art & Design) are just a few examples. The inauguration of the MECA (Maison de l’économie créative et de la culture de la région Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and the Bassin des Lumières (Bassin des Lumières) also marked an important milestone, with these two venues now acting as pillars of artistic creation and innovation in Bordeaux. The city also hosts other major events in the fields of digital creation and visual effects every year, including Cartoon Movie, the Festival des Nuits Magiques, the Animasia Bordeaux Festival, the Bordeaux GeekFest and the Horizons video game forum. These not-to-be-missed events offer ESMA Bordeaux students unique opportunities to explore innovative art forms, expand their professional network and deepen their expertise in their chosen sectors!
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Living in Bordeaux: enjoy an exceptional student environment
The 7th best student city in France (L’Etudiant 2021 rankings) has a lot to offer the young adults who discover it: its ideal location – not far from the ocean, the Basque Country and the Pyrenees – its festive atmosphere at the first light of spring, the strolls you can take along the quays, the picturesque atmosphere of the Chartrons, the booming right bank, or the eclectic range of concerts and other festivals… So many strong points that many students appreciate, and that make the capital of New Aquitaine a major attraction.
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Bicycles, trams, trains...
Located less than 2 km from Bordeaux Saint-Jean railway station, the ESMA Bordeaux campus is at the crossroads of many of the city’s key points. Close to the quays, boulevards and the new Simone Veil bridge, it offers easy access to the main attractions. In terms of transport, cycling is ubiquitous, and the city’s tram and bus network ensures excellent connectivity throughout the city. Finally, Bordeaux-Mérignac airport offers easy access to major national and international destinations.
