Since its founding, the school has welcomed international students. Each year, around sixty international students from over thirty different nationalities join the school, from the preparatory year to the fifth year.
In 2008, the Drawing & French Foundation year was created to allow non-French-speaking students to learn academic drawing alongside French language instruction.
Since the start of the 2024 academic year, these students now share all practical courses with French students, offering a fully immersive experience.
Internships abroad are strongly encouraged during the third and fifth years. Around 25% of students complete their internship in another country, with support from a dedicated team who help them search for opportunities and apply to targeted companies.
A Global Network of Alumni
Since 1984, the thousands of alumni trained at Émile Cohl have become its best ambassadors around the world.
Whether they are French students moving abroad to share their artistic expertise—rooted in both French tradition and the “Cohl” approach—or international students returning to their home countries with newly acquired skills, they now form a dynamic and far-reaching professional network.
Discover some of their stories:
Strengthening Our International Presence
In 2025, Émile Cohl School joined the “International Classes“ program, an initiative led by the French Embassy in India to help Indian students pursue higher education in France.
To mark its 40th anniversary, the school reaffirms its commitment to international openness by continuing to participate in global cooperation projects such as “Paris Lyon Singapour“.
It has also established a dedicated team focused on international development and student mobility, reflecting its long-term vision of cross-cultural exchange.
International Recognition
Émile Cohl School is proud to be ranked among the top international animation schools by Animation Career Review (2024):
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Top 10 in the world
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Top 5 in Europe
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#1 in France