• General Studies : Languages, humanities and social sciences, art history, design history, intercultural studies - 204 hours / 20 ECTS 
• Modes of Expression: Visual representation, drawing, 3D/form and perspective, colour - 96 hours / 10 ECTS 
• Technical and Business Culture - 72 hours / 8 ECTS 
• Design Project - 168 hours / 16 ECTS 
• Specialisation "Space & Industrial Design" or "UX & Graphic Design" - 72 hours / 6 ECTS 

• General Studies: Languages, art history, design history, anthropology - 154 hours / 12 ECTS 
• Modes of Expression: Visual representation, graphic design, drawing, 3D/form - 48 hours / 4 ECTS 
• Technical and Business Culture - 20 hours / 2 ECTS 
• Design Project - 70 hours / 7 ECTS 
• Specialisation "Product / Spatial Design" or "Graphic Design / UX Design" - 292 hours / 29 ECTS 
• Professional Development - 36 hours / 4 ECTS 

• General Studies: Languages, introduction to research, dissertation preparation, contemporary social and economic issues - 114 hours / 11 ECTS 
• Specialisation "Space & Industrial Design" or "UX & Graphic Design" - 456 hours / 45 ECTS 
• Professional Development - 36 hours / 4 ECTS 

This program is open to all applicants who hold a state diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate.  

You may apply before actually receiving the degree. However, admission will only take effect once the degree is obtained.  

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


 

For the 2027 intake, admissions will be open only for the 1st year. No admission for the 2nd or 3rd year. 

English 

All classes and workshops are conducted in English. Therefore a good 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 700 points at the TOEIC test or equivalent. 

• CECRL : Niveau B2 (Intermédiaire supérieur) 
• TOEFL iBT : 90 points 
• IELTS Academic : 5.5 ou 6.0 
• Cambridge English : FCE (B2 First) 
• Duolingo English Test : 95 
• Linguaskill : 180 (Niveau B2) 
• PTE Academic : 60 
• EF SET : 60 (B2) 
• CET-4 (Chine) : 600 
• CET-6 (Chine) : 500 

Places limited – Subject to availability 

Application can only be done online on our application website. 

Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in October 2026.  

Applications can only be submitted online via our application website. 

• Opening date: October 12, 2026  
• Closing date: August 2027 (Subject to availability) 

Apply 

Documents for application: 

• Résumé (CV); 
• Portfolio; 
• Academic transcripts for the past year. 
• Copy of a state diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate ; 
• Copy of your identity card or passport; 
• Cover letter (letter of intent); 
• English test : minimum 700 points at the TOEIC test or equivalent 

Application process: 

1. Online application and payment of the application fees (€50); 
 
2. Upload all the required documents for application; 
 
3. Application review and online interview if your application file is accepted;
 Bachelor interviews will be scheduled upon confirmation of the diploma certification. 
 
4. Publication of the admissions results at the end of each admission session: admissions results are sent by email within 48 hours after the interview. 

Year 1 

• French students and European Union students: €7,500 per year 
• Non-European Union students: €8,900 per year 

Year 2 & 3

• 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 €105 in 2025

By joining the International Bachelor of design, students may be eligible for a scholarship program designed specifically for international students. This scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for the three years of the International Bachelor’s program. 

Campus France has a scholarship search engine which may help you identify a scholarship available in your situation (country of residence, degree being prepared etc.). 

Academic calendar 

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

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 

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

For more information about the visa to help you to prepare for your arrival in Nantes, consult the item "Procedures for international students" on the page Studying in Nantes 

Head of undergraduate studies 
Nathalie Templier 

Head of program 
Luc Montessinos 

The Bachelor opens the door to start a design career but also offer the possibility to postgraduate studies in France or abroad, including further study within L’École de design Nantes Atlantique. 

Students having successfully completed this undergraduate program may continue their studies at a postgraduate level in one of our international masters "Design, Strategy and Innovation".   

Do you have a question about admissions to the International Bachelor program? Contact us at international-admission@lecolededesign.com or on +33(0)2 51 13 50 70  

Do you have a question about disability? Consult the school's social policy