
Applying after
design studies
Joining our school after design studies
Our school offers you the opportunity to continue your studies in programs taught in French or in English, in 3rd year of the DN MADE, undergraduate Diploma or in 1st year of our Master's level degree. Applications are on our application site.
Our programmes taught in English
Find out how to join our school in 4th year of our five-year Diploma or in 3rd year of the DN MADE, undergraduate degree
For whom?
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.
Programs for international students
- 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)
Admission procedure
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
What we expect from your portfolio
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.
Application calendar
- Opening: mid-November
- Closing: August (subject to availability)
- Deadline for reply: within 2 weeks of submission of complete application form
Programs taught in French
- Le Diplôme de design Bac +5 / Master's level degree : Undergraduate studies & Postgraduate studies
- DN MADE/Undergraduate diploma: 1st year
- The Art and design preparatory class : this cultural adaptation class and opening to the different design professions has been specifically designed for French-speaking international students who wish to begin design studies in a program taught in French.
Contact
Any question regarding our programs or the application process?
Please leave us a message, while indicating the program you wish to apply for:
international-admission@lecolededesign.com
(+33) 2 51 13 50 70.