How to Apply to Master's degree in Video Games and Digital Interactive Media

If you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent OR if you are a professional with more than 3 years in the video game industry, you are more than welcome to apply to our Master's degree programme.

Given that our Master’s programme is very specialised, both in technical and artistic aspects, applicants go through a competitive application and entrance exam process. This is to assess their knowledge, motivation and creativity in the fields of Video Games and Digital Interactive Media.

You must register to take part in the entrance exam by 16th January 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1). 

Please note that incomplete applications by this date will not be considered.

There are no application fees.

Regardless of your status, nationality, home institution or other factors, you must follow each step of the procedure detailed below, otherwise your application may be automatically rejected.

Download the Workbook and subject of the 2025 entrance exam.

Your application, which included all the required documents detailed below, must be submitted on our dedicated platform.

2025 Application Dates & Deadlines

• Entrance Exam Subject published on the website: Monday 16th December 2024 at 3pm (UTC+1) 

• Deadline for applications for all specialisations: Thursday 16th January 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1) 

• Deadline for applications for the Passerelle Programme with NAD-UQAC School (only for candidates for the Game Design specialisation): Thursday 16th January 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1) 

• List of shortlisted candidates for written exams published on our website: Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1) 

• Online written exams: Saturday 22nd March 2025 

• Admission to the Passerelle Programme with NAD-UQAC online: End of March 2025

• List of shortlisted candidates for the oral interviews published on our website: Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1) 

• Oral interviews (distance and/or face-to-face): From 21st to 23rd May 2025 

• List of successful students admitted to the master's programme published on our website: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1) 

Administrative File

• Online form with your personal information.
• Language Level: For non-French students, proof of a B2 level in French.
• Required level of studies: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Applicants who have studied abroad must present a Statement of Comparability (Attestation de comparabilité) from the French ENIC-NARIC France Center. This is to ensure that the diploma issued in their home country meets our entry requirements. Please note that, although it is completed online, this process can still take several months. More details can be found here (in French).
  • If you don't have a Bachelor's degree, you may be elegible to apply for a Validation of Acquired Professional Skills (VAP).
  • If your degree is not recognised by the French ENIC-NARIC Centre, you may be elegible for a Validation of Higher Education Studies (VES).

Please note that all documents must be provided in French (with a certified translation if necessary):

Creative File

• CV
• Motivation Letter
• Creative Dossier (see below)

Creative Dossier

The aim of this creative application is to show an interest in and an aptitude for thinking, innovation and creation based around interactive media issues as they relate to the track being applied for, all in connection with the proposed subject.

There are no restrictions on the nature of the proposal: video game, cross-media work, Alternate Reality game, digital toy, interactive installation... or the nature of the platform envisaged (board game, game on PC, console, mobile phone or any mixed form).

Online publication of the 2025 "Creative Application File" topic: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3pm (UTC+1)

Online Application only. As soon as all documents submitted have been reviewed you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt to confirm the registration of your application. In case we need more information you will be contacted by e-mail shortly.
Your "Creative Application File" will be examined by a panel of Cnam teachers.

The list of shortlisted candidates for the written exams will be published online on our website on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1). the written tests will take place on Saturday 22nd March 2025.

The written tests consist of: 

• English-language test
• Analysis of a linear or interactive audiovisual work
• Technical test according to the candidate's chosen specialisation

The list of shortlisted candidates admitted to the oral examinations will be published on our website on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1).  

Applicants will be invited for an oral interview (15 to 30 minutes) between 21st to 23rd May 2025. 

The list of successful candidates admitted to the master's degree programme will be published on our website on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 3pm (UTC+1). 

Successful candidates will receive an email confirmation afterwards as well as a registration form from mid-June 2025 onwards.

We welcome applicants from all over the world. 

Please note that the 1st year of the Master's programme is taught in French, while the 2nd year is taught in English. Access to the Master's programme is compulsory from the 1st year. It is not possible to apply directly for the 2nd year. 

Cnam-Enjmin has its own admission procedure. All national and international applicants must register for our competitive entrance exam. 

Entry requirements: 

• Succesfully complete all stages of the Master's admission procedure detailed above: administrative file, creative file, written tests, oral interview (please refer to the calendar in the "Important Information" section at the beginning of this page).

• Provide proof of a bachelor's degree with a Statement of Comparability from the French ENIC-NARIC Centre if necesssary to confirm its equivalence.

• Proof of French proficiency (B2 level) 

Note on the Études en France platform: From this year onwards, candidates for the master's programme no longer need to follow the EEF procedure in parallel with the entrance exam in order to be considered eligible for admission. If you wish to enter the Master's programme, you must apply for the entrance exam via our dedicated website (link at the top of the page). If you are selected at the end of the selection process (June 2025), you will need to log onto the Études en France platform to complete your pre-consular file.