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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

Apply

For whom?
You can apply if you have validated:
  • 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
Admission procedure
5-step 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

 

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.

International experience
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Ruggero Kitio, international student in the master's program International Design Strategy in Nantes
International experience at the school: the testimony of a student from Finland
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Updated on 25.06.25