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Bordeaux Campus

Bordeaux, from the Garonne to the Studios

What if there were a place where only your creativity sets the rules?

Since 2013, 3iS Bordeaux has welcomed students to a 6,500 m² campus—a space where inspiration and innovation come together. Located in a vibrant metropolis, this unique site, specifically designed for teaching image and sound professions, immerses you in a creative world equipped with cutting-edge facilities and technology, unmatched in Nouvelle-Aquitaine!

Firmly rooted in the cultural landscape of Aquitaine and backed by exceptional partnerships with the region’s most emblematic venues, 3iS Bordeaux offers an exceptional learning environment in the heart of an attractive metropolis and 30 minutes from the ocean.

Bordeaux, a city where it is good to live and study

Modern and dynamic, Bordeaux offers a pleasant and warm living environment, and welcomes a very large number of international students.

Just 2 hours from Paris by TGV, and 35 minutes from the beach by car, Bordeaux is the ideal between city and countryside, and benefits from a mild climate. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, it is labeled “City of Arts and History”. Bars, nightclubs, festivals, open air, theaters, cinemas, museums… many activities and events are offered.

3iS Bordeaux, optimal learning conditions

Located just 10 minutes from the center of Bordeaux, three tramway stations from Bordeaux main train station, the school is ideally situated in the Terres Neuves district of Bègles, home to around a hundred companies in innovative and entrepreneurial sectors (audiovisual, digital, design, artistic and cultural production, etc.) and several partner student residences.

3iS Bordeaux boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and technical facilities that are unique in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Two buildings, just a few meters apart, make up a formidable training space of over 6,500m², combining modernity with the art of living.

Our Innovative Campus in Bordeaux

Our innovative Bordeaux campus offers state-of-the-art facilities that meet industry standards. Studios, film sets, and advanced equipment provide students with a professional environment where innovation and creativity are the guiding principles.

Here, the future is shaped every moment.

Equipment

Lighting:

Traditional projectors of all power levels
CAMEO PIXBAR LED bars
CAMEO ZENITH Z120 PAR LEDs
NANLITE LED panels

Lighting Control:

GrandMA2 ON PC
Lightcommander 24/6
ZERO 88 Solution 48CC

Multicamera Control:

Complete Blackmagic Studio Production 4K system (fixed and mobile)

Audio Consoles:

MIDAS M32
Allen & Heath SQ5 and SQ7
Midas Verona 52 channels
AUDIENT 4816
Dante network integrated into the school’s infrastructure

Sound Systems:

Complete Martin Audio WL8 systems
Complete NEXO systems
L-Acoustics systems

Recorders:

Sound Devices 744 and 633
ZOOM F4, F6, F8

Comprehensive microphone collection for sound recording, music, and cinema:

Sennheiser MKH40, MKH50, MKH60
Neumann KM184
Shure (Beta 52, SM57, SM58…)
Beyerdynamic, Audiotechnica…
Boom poles and windshields

Audio Processing:

Klark Teknik, BSS, Focusrite, Yamaha…

Facilities

1 screening room with 250 seats
3 filming studios of 80 m² each
1 multicam recording control room
1 control room capable of accommodating all types of musical ensembles
1 live performance stage of 105 m²
1 sound studio with a control room
2 sound studios (40 m² and 90 m²) with high-end acoustic treatment— a unique space in the Aquitaine region
1 radio studio
1 sound lab
2 multichannel mixing studios (5.1)
2 graphic arts workshops
32 editing rooms
12 computer labs
1 drawing room of 75 m²
2 large cafeterias equipped with refrigerators and microwaves, along with many other specialized learning spaces…

Student Life in Bordeaux

Join the student life at 3iS Bordeaux! Thanks to the Student Union (BDE) and a variety of clubs—film club, music club, beekeeping, photography, and more—students connect through shared passions, building strong relationships while enriching their professional experience. Throughout the year, numerous events such as the 3iS Fest and student parties create unforgettable memories.

Renowned for its wine heritage, world-class gastronomy, and welcoming atmosphere, Bordeaux is a dynamic and fast-growing student city. With its lively riverfront, festivals (including the Bordeaux International Film Festival), and vibrant cultural scene (music, theater, exhibitions), the capital of Nouvelle-Aquitaine offers a stimulating and enjoyable living environment—perfect for students passionate about culture, the arts, and innovation. A modern city that preserves its rich historical heritage, Bordeaux is an ideal playground for creatives seeking inspiration and professional opportunities.

Joining 3iS Bordeaux means thriving in a city undergoing transformation, fostering both personal and professional growth. Are you ready to make 3iS Bordeaux the starting point of your artistic journey?

Our Residences in Bordeaux

Thanks to our partnership with Studently and Sweetly residences, students wishing to settle in Bordeaux are given priority access—opening the door to a new chapter in their student life!

These welcoming residences offer fully equipped, comfortable accommodations with modern amenities: fitness room, laundry facilities, co-living and co-working spaces, shared garden, Wi-Fi, dishware kit, and linen kit.

Studently and Sweetly provide residences across France, including the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region:

STUDENTLY Campus Ricci, Villenave d’Ornon
STUDENTLY Campus Bel Air, Bègles
STUDENTLY Racine², Villenave d’Ornon
SWEETLY Saint-Augustin, Bordeaux
SWEETLY Isatis, Mérignac
SWEETLY I-Art (opening 2023), Gradignan

Exclusive Discounts for 3iS Students:

20% discount on application fees for any rental or stay of at least four months.
10% discount on nightly rates for short- and medium-term stays with the Sweetly brand, available only through direct booking with the LP Services reservation center. This discount is applied upon the first payment and cannot be combined with other promotional offers.

Reservation Service:
📞 +33 5 67 92 13 39

contact@studently.fr – contact@sweetly.fr

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