• a 1st year in a design program: possible entry into 2nd year 

• a 2nd year: possible entry into 3rd year (in our Bachelor's degree)

• a 3rd year or a Bachelor's degree: possible entry into Master's program

Your course of study must be directly related to the major you wish to enter:

• Graphic design,
• Space design,
• Product design / industrial design,
• Digital design / UX UI / multimedia

Admissions after studies in design are reserved for students who have already acquired a grounding in the same field of specialization as that targeted at L'École de design Nantes Atlantique.

• In the 3rd year of the Bachelor's degree in an international class
• In the 1st year of the Master's program in Nantes at Le Studio France
• In an international Master's program (in Montreal, Cotonou, São Paulo or Shanghai)

1. Choose your course

On our different campuses, according to your level and project

2. Apply online

From our application platform.
Documents to provide

• School reports
• Diploma(s)
• Project portfolio (see details below)
• Covering letter
• CV
• Language certificate (if applicable).

3. Application fees

• Academic route only: €50 (non-refundable)
• Apprenticeship route: no application fee

4. File review and interview

Examination of the application and invitation to an individual interview (by video or on site) if the application is accepted. 

Within one week of receipt of the complete application.

5. Admission decision

Written confirmation within 48 hours

A good portfolio shows your ability to :

• Define a context, a problem, a design response
• Illustrate your technical and creative skills
• Highlight your autonomy, curiosity and ability to tell the story of your projects

Each project must contain an analysis, an approach and concrete proposals. 

• Opening: mid-November
• Closing: August (subject to availability)
• Deadline for reply: within 2 weeks of submission of complete application form