Architecture studies in France

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Architectural Studies in France Students France, recognized for its architectural excellence, offers varied and demanding training programs: Architectural Education Institutions: French architecture schools are very selective because they have a very limited capacity. The admissions committee evaluates the academic record, knowledge of French, motivation, study plan, demonstration of skills and/or ability in architecture (quality projects, personal drawings, etc.). There are several types of architectural education institutions in France: 20 National Superior Schools of Architecture (ENSA, public), The Special School of Architecture in Paris (ESA, private), The National Institute of Applied Sciences in Strasbourg (INSA Strasbourg, recruitment through competition after Bac +1 or CPGE). Structure of Studies Architectural studies follow the LMD scheme: Bachelor's degree (3 years): Diploma in Architectural Studies, Master's degree (2 years): State Diploma in Architecture, Doctorate (3 years): Doctorate in Architecture. Teaching The teaching combines architectural projects and related disciplines (human sciences, techniques, arts, history, etc.), with particular attention to professional constraints. Internships: 1st cycle: 2 compulsory internships (minimum 6 weeks, construction site and first practice), 2nd cycle: compulsory internship (minimum 2 months full-time or 4 months part-time). Application: For Algerians or foreigners outside the EU/EEA: application via Études en France (Campus France) or Parcoursup (if French/European baccalaureate). A French language certification (TCF, DELF B2, DALF) is mandatory with a written expression score of 12/20 and at least 420 points in the other sections.