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.

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:

• space design
• interior architecture
• scenography

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.

Applications are open until June 30, 2023 for the academic year 2023-2024

They can only be done online on our application website

They are organized in 6 sessions:

• January session: Until January 31, 2023


• February session: from February 1 to February 28, 2023
• March session: from March 1 to March 31, 2023
• April session: from April 1 to April 30, 202
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• May session: from May 1 to May 31, 2023
• June session: from June 1 to June 30, 2023

Selection process

1. Online application and payment of the application fees (€50);
2. Uploading all the required documents for application;

3. Application file review and interview if your application file is accepted;

4. Publication of the admissions results at the end of each admission session;


Selection process

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 €100 per year
CVEC website

Academic calendar
The academic year runs from the beginning of September to the beginning of July for all our programs.

Academic Calendar 2023/2024 will start on September 2023 for this program.

This 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