Montreal has become a key player in the global video game industry. Considered one of the most innovative and dynamic cities in the world, it has more than 19,000 employees working in the gaming industry. This makes it the largest video game development hub in North America, surpassing even cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The city is not only home to some of the largest video game companies in the world, but it is also home to incredible talent in programming, game design and digital art. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
From AAA to independent studios
Over the years, Montreal has become a center of expertise for many companies in the gaming industry. Ubisoft, with games such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six, is one of the biggest players in the market, with more than 3,500 employees in three different Montreal studios. Other renowned companies have also made Montreal their home, such as Eidos (Deus Ex, Rise of the Tomb Raider), Behaviour Interactive (Dead by Daylight), Electronic Arts or Warner Bros Games (Batman Origins). As a world-class technology center, Montreal offers a favorable environment for video game start-ups and independent studios. Each year, Rubika allows students to visit one or more of these studios in order to immerse themselves in their universe and to exchange with industry professionals.
Several successful games were developed in Montreal
Why study video games in Montreal?
By choosing a Montreal-based video game school, students have the opportunity to benefit from the unique environment to fully immerse themselves in the gaming world. They can also benefit from the knowledge and experience of local professionals to gain the skills necessary to succeed in this ever-changing industry. Our students often point to the fact that studying in Montreal provides them with professional opportunities that they would not find elsewhere.
Finally, studying in Montreal is a unique cultural experience. Montreal is a multicultural city with a rich history. There is always something new to explore. The cost of living is also considerably lower than in other major North American cities. In addition, Montreal offers an excellent quality of life with easy access to cultural and industry events such as Megamigs, the largest video game conference on the East Coast.
Tech-Art video game training at Rubika Montreal
Rubika Montreal is one of the few schools to offer a Video Game Tech Art program. This three-year program aims to train students who wish to become technical artists. Technical and demanding, the training places students in conditions similar to those of a professional studio. Students learn to create video game projects by mastering both the creative aspect (creation of procedural materials, shaders, particle systems, special effects, game dressing, etc.) and the technical dimension (rigging, programming, integration, etc.). Beyond the technical knowledge, students learn to work in a team and to supervise all the production stages.
