Courses: 816 h per year

24 hours of classes per week over 34 weeks, for a total of 816 hours

The main objective of the 1st semester is research on a subject chosen by the student; this research is fed by the various courses and projects, and leads to a thesis presented at the end of the semester.

The 2nd semester is centered on a personal project, fostered by all the lessons and contributions of the semester.

The project is presented during a defense at the end of the semester.

All classes and workshops are conducted in English. Therefore a basic command of this language is recommended.

The DN MADE, National Diploma in Fine Arts, Crafts and Design is a state-controlled degree and leads to the award of a bachelor degree after three years of studies.

The student defends the dissertation at the end of January before a jury of 4 people, then at the end of June the final project is defended before a jury of 4 people.

FOR NON-EXCHANGE STUDENTS

This program is open to all applicants who completed 2 years of undergraduate studies equivalent to 120 ECTS in one of the following fields: 

• Interaction design
• UX/UI Design
• Multimedia

It is possible to apply before actually having completed the required level of studies or ECTS. However, admission will only take effect once the degree is obtained or the credits have been validated.

Once accepted, students remain eligible for registration for one year.

Final admission will only take effect when the necessary visa is obtained, if applicable.


 More information on the page "Studying at Nantes"

FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

If you want to apply as an exchange students, please see the page "Come to an international exchange"Only students from one of our partner schools can join the school as an exchange student.

English
All classes and workshops are conducted in English. Therefore a basic command of this language is recommended.
If you are not a native English speaker, we ask that you provide proof of your English proficiency (minimum 600 points at the TOEIC test or equivalent). If you are not in possession of such a certificate, you may take an oral assessment during the interview.

French
While not mandatory for the International Class, a certain command of French language is recommended for daily life in France and integration purposes. You can provide any certificate of French language you may already have or you can indicate your current level of French using the CEFR self assessment grid.
However, students wishing to continue their studies at the master’s level in one of the programs taught in French will need a good command of both spoken and written French.

Programme subject to availability of places

Applications are open until 28 June 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Applications can only be done online on our application website

There are 7 admission sessions:

• December session: applications until 08 December 2023
• January session: applications from 09 December to 31 January 2024
• February session: registrations from 1 to 29 February 2024
• March session: registrations from 1 to 29 March 2024
• April session: registrations from 1 to 30 April 2024
• May session: registrations from 1 to 31 May 2024
• June session: registrations from 1 to 28 June 2024

Apply

Selection process

1. Online application and payment of the application fees (€50);

2.Uploading all the required documents for application:

• Résumé (CV);
• Portfolio;
• Reports of the last two years of study in design;
• Copies of degrees and certificates;
• Copy of your identity card or passport;
• Cover letter (letter of intent);
• English certification (optional)

3. Application file review and interview;

4. If your application is accepted, you will be asked to electronically sign a teaching contract & to proceed to the first payment of the tuition fees to confirm your enrollment.

• French students and European Union students: €8,900 per year.
• Non-European Union students: €9,900 per year

+ CVEC (Student and campus life contribution): contribution set at just under €103

CVEC website

Start of the 2024-2025 academic year: 9 September for international students and 13 September for French students

These dates are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change.

For more information to help you to prepare your arrival & life in Nantes Studying in Nantes

Deputy Executive Director
Stéphane Gouret

Head of undergraduate studies
Nathalie Templier

Head of program
Luc Montessinos

After the DN MADE, that confers a state recognized undergraduate degree, it is possible to opt for further studies or to enter the world of work.

Students having successfully completed this undergraduate program may continue their studies at a postgraduate level in one of our Master's level degree programs