36 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in France

Across France, 16 universities offer 36 Arts, Design & Architecture programs; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Université Paris-Saclay, Université du Maine and Université Vincennes Saint-Denis (Paris VIII) come first, because those universities rank highest.

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Universities 16 Programs 36 Scholarships 25

25Master's Degree

#127 in France France

MSc Innovation & Creative Technology

Ecole Superieur d'Ingenieurs Leonard de Vinci — Overview of the MSc Innovation & Creative TechnologyThe MSc in Innovation & Creative Technology at Ecole Superieur d'Ingenieurs Leonard de Vinci is designed to develop fo...

Master's DegreeLevel

1 yearDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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26Bachelor's Degree

#143 in France France

Majeure Design Industriel Durable

EPF Ecole d'Ingénieurs — The Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Industrial Design at EPF Ecole d'Ingénieurs offers an innovative curriculum that emphasizes the principles of sustainability applied...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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27Diploma

#144 in France France

Gestion de Projets et Structures Artistiques et Culturels

Université Champollion — Le diplôme en Gestion de Projets et Structures Artistiques et Culturels à l'Université Champollion est conçu pour former des professionnels capables de concevoir, gérer e...

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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28Master's Degree

#156 in France France

BIM: Integrated Design and Life Cycle of Buildings and Infrastructure

Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie — The Master's program in BIM: Integrated Design and Life Cycle of Buildings and Infrastructure at Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie delves i...

Master's DegreeLevel

12 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

September 2026Intake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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29Bachelor's Degree

#158 in France France

Bachelor IA-Tech & Créa

Ecole Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité — The Bachelor in IA-Tech & Créa at the Ecole Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité offers a comprehensive examination of the intersection between artificial intelligence,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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30Master's Degree

#159 in France France

Mastère UX Design

Ecole Française d'Electronique et d'Informatique

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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31Bachelor's Degree

#171 in France France

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

Institute Français de la Mode — The Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at the Institute Français de la Mode offers an immersive exploration of the fashion industry, equipping students with the proficien...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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32PhD / Doctorate

#171 in France France

Doctoral Studies Program in Fashion Design (DFD)

Institute Français de la Mode — The Doctoral Studies Program in Fashion Design at the Institute Français de la Mode offers an intense scholarly framework for those aspiring to contribute original resear...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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33Foundation

#171 in France France

Foundation Year in Fashion & Arts

Institute Français de la Mode — The Foundation Year in Fashion & Arts at the Institute Français de la Mode is designed to provide international students with a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic...

FoundationLevel

8 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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34Master's Degree

#171 in France France

Master of Arts in Fashion Design - Pathways in Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Image

Institute Français de la Mode — The Master of Arts in Fashion Design at the Institute Français de la Mode is a comprehensive program tailored for those aspiring to make a significant impact in the fashi...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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35Program

#171 in France France

Understanding Fashion Brands and Products

Institute Français de la Mode — The Understanding Fashion Brands and Products degree program at the Institute Français de la Mode delves into the intricate world of fashion branding, product development...

—Level

—Duration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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36PhD / Doctorate

#171 in France France

« Fashion Theories and Practice » PhD Studies Program

Institute Français de la Mode — The PhD program in Fashion Theories and Practice at the Institute Français de la Mode offers an interdisciplinary exploration of modern fashion, combining a comprehensive...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Arts, Design & Architecture

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Université Paris-Saclay at #71 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Université Paris-Saclay has the largest research record in this group, with 15,531,107 citations and an h-index of 1,071. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 15 master's, 12 bachelor's, 3 diploma and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). Institute Français de la Mode offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Arts, Design & Architecture in France?

Université Paris-Saclay (QS World #71), Université du Maine (#64 in France) and Université Vincennes Saint-Denis (Paris VIII) (#78 in France) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in France?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in France?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in France?

Institute Français de la Mode, with 6, ahead of Ecole d'Architecture de Nancy (6).

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