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L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique
L'École de design Nantes Atlantique, Nantes France
# 201-240QS WUR Ranking By Subject
3Undergraduate programs
5Postgraduate programs
9,900 EURTuition Fee/year
About L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique
L'École de Design Nantes Atlantique stands out as one of the best design schools in the world. Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, this esteemed institution offers a diverse range of programs from undergraduate (bachelor's degree) to postgraduate studies (master's degree), available in both English and French. With a pioneering vision, the school perceives design as a discipline at the intersection of design, management, and strategy, driving social, technological, and environmental innovation. In many of their programmes, the school also places a large focus on sustainability and how design can be made more sustainable as well as how it can be used to create a more sustainable world. Their goal is to develop professional skills. Notably, within a year of graduating, their students boast an impressive 87% employability rate. The university’s core values include:
Situated in Nantes, one of France's top ten biggest cities, the school is positioned in a hub renowned for its economic dynamism and rich cultural & artistic life. Nantes has rightfully earned its reputation as a sought-after destination for international students. Nantes is also a city of art and history with a large variety of museums for students to enjoy and learn local history and artistic installations such as the Machines de L’Île, a collection of machines and installations which inspire artistic imagination.
Find out more about life at LÉCOLE DE DESIGN NANTES ATLANTIQUE via its social media channels, including Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
About L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique
L'École de Design Nantes Atlantique stands out as one of the best design schools in the world. Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, this esteemed institution offers a diverse range of programs from undergraduate (bachelor's degree) to postgraduate studies (master's degree), available in both English and French. With a pioneering vision, the school perceives design as a discipline at the intersection of design, management, and strategy, driving social, technological, and environmental innovation. In many of their programmes, the school also places a large focus on sustainability and how design can be made more sustainable as well as how it can be used to create a more sustainable world. Their goal is to develop professional skills. Notably, within a year of graduating, their students boast an impressive 87% employability rate. The university’s core values include:
Situated in Nantes, one of France's top ten biggest cities, the school is positioned in a hub renowned for its economic dynamism and rich cultural & artistic life. Nantes has rightfully earned its reputation as a sought-after destination for international students. Nantes is also a city of art and history with a large variety of museums for students to enjoy and learn local history and artistic installations such as the Machines de L’Île, a collection of machines and installations which inspire artistic imagination.
Find out more about life at LÉCOLE DE DESIGN NANTES ATLANTIQUE via its social media channels, including Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
LÉcole de Design Nantes Atlantique offers their DN MADE programme (‘Diplôme National des Metiers d’Art et de Design’ or National Diploma in the Subject of Art and Design) for undergraduate study instead of the usual bachelor's degree. The full course takes three years to complete and is taught in French for the first two. English-speaking international students who have already studied two years of a degree in a related subject may choose to finish their studies at the school which offers the final year of teaching in English. The subject specialisations available for the DN MADE course taught in French are:
- Housing architecture and commercial development (Nantes)
- Digital media, interface design and graphic design (Nantes)
- Product design (Nantes)
- Textiles and fashion design (Nantes)
- Immersive design and the built environment (Laval)
- UX design and virtual worlds (Laval)
- Industrial products and tools (Laval)
The subject specialisations available for the DN MADE course taught in English are:- Digital media design (Nantes)
- Retail and interior design (Nantes)
- Industrial products (Nantes)
For more details on the curriculum, tuition fees and course apprenticeships, see the university website for the most up to date information.Arts and Humanities (1)
Bachelor in Design / DN MADE 3rd year - Industrial Products
Bachelor in design / DN MADE 3rd year Digital Media Design
Bachelor in design / DN MADE 3rd year Retail & Interior Design
Instead of industry-standard master’s degrees, LÉcole de Design Nantes Atlantique offers Diplôme de Design Bac+5 which is certified by the French Ministry of Higher Education. It includes a three-year undergraduate course as well as two years of postgraduate study, making the duration of the course five years in total. In the first three-year undergraduate cycle, students will be able to specialise in topics such as:
For the last two-year postgraduate cycle, students will be able to specialise in topics such as:
For more details on the curriculum, tuition fees and course apprenticeships, see the university website for the most up to date information.
Arts and Humanities (1)
MDes International Design Strategy / Le Studio France
Master International Design Strategy / Africa Studio
Master International Design Strategy / Brazil Studio
Master International Design Strategy / China Studio
Master International Design Strategy / Montréal Studio
University information
Students can apply for both the English-taught and French-taught programmes on the university’s website. They will be asked to create a profile on the school’s application portal and submit their personal details as well as information about their education background as part of the application.
Scholarships
Depending on your country of residence, the French government offers grants and loans to prospective international students which may provide some financial help. The school highlights that Campus France also has a scholarship search engine so that students can explore what kind of financial aid is available to them.
As a part of their application, students will need to submit proof of their English and French proficiency skills if these are not their first language. All classes and workshops are conducted in English and so a good understanding of the language is essential. Students must submit an English test (TOEIC test or the equivalent). Even if the student will be taught in English, a good command of the French language is recommended to be able to integrate in Nantes successfully.
The university’s main campus is located in the heart of Le Quartier de Creation in Nantes: a European hub of innovation in the creative industries. It has helped students cultivate their skills in communication, art, design, and architecture while also putting them in close proximity to the city’s business world so that they are able to see how their work can be applied in the corporate world. The 2024 intake will welcome the opening of a new campus in Laval (France) which will offer students four new design courses as well as postgraduate education. It is designed to be a world leader in the continued innovation of virtual reality: hosting conferences and trade shows and becoming the official home of "Arts et Metiers”, a training organisation specialising in VR technologies.
The campuses feature facilities such as:
o Wood
o Foam
o Plastic
o Fabric
o Plaster
o Concrete
o Resin
o Silicone
o Metal
o An experimentation space with plenty of tables and touch-screen technology
o A relaxation space
o Two consultation rooms
o A distance learning room
o Two workshops
Despite having two campuses in France, LÉcole de Design Nantes Atlantique emphasises the importance of the international experience for creative professionals and has studios all over the world in cities such as Shanghai in China, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Montreal in Canada, and Cotonou in Benin which are backed by local partner institutions. Each of these sites specialise in a different type of design and allow students the opportunity, not only to travel abroad during their studies, but also to work with experts from around the world, develop and open-mindedness and understanding to how design is used in different parts of the world and open doors to an international career.
Student life
While studying at LÉcole de Design Nantes Atlantique, students can expect to receive a high-quality education on the processes of design, be given the chance to experiment with different mediums and build their own body of work and understand how design influences and can be used in the world of business.To ensure the wellbeing of each student at the school, L'École de Design Nantes Atlantique have a student's office with a student run council who organise events, sports, and cultural activities for both French and international students. The council is particularly active at the start of the school year to welcome the new cohort of students and to ensure that everyone, particularly international students who may be living far away from their friends and family, feels included in school activities and is able to get involved in the community. International students are also assigned a ‘buddy’ in their first year to help them adapt to life in the new environment.
L'École de Design Nantes has a private housing platform which allows students to consider accommodation option such as:
- Renting close to campus
- Finding a room in student residences
- Finding French or international roommates and renting privately
- Subletting
- Renting alone
- Finding a room in a French family home
Several options are available close to the school as a result of the school’s partnership with CROUS which manages university halls of residence. A number of rooms at various halls of residence are reserved by L'École de Design Nantes Atlantique for international students to ensure comfortable accommodation for all.Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique is one of the top universities in Nantes, France. It is ranked #201-240 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2023.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique
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Frequently Asked Questions
When applying to study at L'École de design Nantes Atlantique the application process will involve students submitting:
Admissions requirements may differ slightly depending on the specific course. It is important to check the website for information.
The tuition fees at LÉcole de Design Nantes Atlantique vary every year. They are also different for European and non-European students.
The tuition fees for European students were €8,900 per year.
The tuition fees for non-European students was €9,900 per year.
See the university’s website for the most recent information about tuition fees.