Higher National School of Architecture of Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
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- Institution type
- Public
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Overview
The École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint-Étienne (ENSASE) is a French public higher education institution under the Ministry of Culture, affiliated with Université Jean Monnet. It offers the Diplôme d'études en architecture (grade de licence, RNCP24476) and the Diplôme d'État d'architecte (grade de master, RNCP24907). The school hosts the research laboratory Architectures & Transformations, evaluated by HCERES, with 28 members working on urban, rural and ecological transformations.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Urbanism
- Architectural Heritage
- Sustainable Construction
- Territorial Development
Accreditation: French Ministry of Culture / RNCP
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
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Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
€537 / year
2026-2027 fees: Licence 391€/year + CVEC 105€; Master 537€/year + CVEC 105€. International students pay the same fees as domestic students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Diplôme d'État d'architecte (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Master's | — | €537 / year | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'études en architecture (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €391 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.