AIV

AIV is an Italian academy for video games. It opened in 2003 with the idea of building a true university of video games. Students learn how the industry works, study production processes and prepare to enter a competitive global market once their course ends.

What AIV offers

• Video game education — a study path aimed at practical industry skills.
• Production training — instruction in how games are actually made.
• Industry preparation — teaching about the market that graduates will face.

Who it works with

Students who want a career in game development. The school says its educational route is the most successful of its kind in Italy and has been imitated by others.

Key facts

• Founded: 2003
• Country: Italy
• Type: video game school