The Master's level degree is composed by 3 years of undergraduate studies combining creativity, collaboration and collective emulation, and 2 years of postgraduate studies focusing on the strategic dimension of design (project management, diversification of learning contexts, cross-disciplinary approach, in-depth study, etc.).

The master's program of this degree covers the 4th and 5th years of the program.

The two years of the Food Design master's program are taught in French.

Discover the program

This program is open to all applicants who either:


• hold a Bachelor’s Degree in design or equivalent, or

• have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies in design or equivalent, equating to at least 180 ECTS credits

You may apply before actually receiving the degree or having completed your undergraduate studies. However, admission will only take effect once the degree is obtained or the undergraduate credits have been validated.


Applicants whose level we assess to be insufficient may be recommended to follow a semester or a full year in our 3rd Year of DN MADE / International Class before entering the master’s program.

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




English
If you are not a native English speaker, we ask that you provide proof of your English proficiency (minimum level of 600 points at the TOEIC test or equivalent).

• The Master’s level degree being subject to the validation of 800 points in the TOEIC, you will be required to take the TOEIC exam during the course.

French
A French level equivalent to 4/B2 assessed by a TCF1 or DELF2 test is required to join the program.

Application can only be done online on our application website

Applications are organized into 9 admission sessions:

• November session: registrations until November 29, 2024
• December session: registrations until December 20, 2024
• January session: registrations from January 1 to January 31, 2025
• February session: registrations from February 1 to 28, 2025
• March session: registrations from March 1 to March 31, 2025
• April session: registrations from April 1 to 30, 2025
• May session: registrations from May 1 to 31, 2025
• June session: registrations from June 1 to 30, 2025
• July session: registrations from July 1 to 25, 2025

Apply

Selection process

1. Online application and payment of the application fees (€50);

2.Uploading all the required documents for application:

• Résumé (CV);
• Portfolio;
• Reports of the last two years of study in design;
• Copies of degrees and certificates;
• Copy of your identity card or passport;
• Cover letter (letter of intent);
• English certification (optional)

3. Application file review and interview;

4. If your application is accepted, you will be asked to electronically sign a teaching contract & to proceed to the first payment of the tuition fees to confirm your enrollment.

Admission results within 15 days.

• 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 €103 per year

CVEC website

During their fifth year, students enrolled in postgraduate studies taught in French in Nantes can prepare a double degree to improve certain skills.

Our Double degrees

As all our postgraduate studies,this program leads to the Master’s level degree in design, certified by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and registered in the Registre National des Certifications Professionnelles (the French directory for vocational qualifications or RNCP) as a Level 7 Master’s level degree.