École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs
Paris, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- #22
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 800
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1766
Overview
Founded in 1766, the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) – PSL is the leading French public school of art and design, part of Université PSL. The school trains approximately 800 students across 10 specialisation sectors (Architecture Intérieure, Art-Espace, Cinéma d'Animation, Design Graphique, Design Objet, Design Textile et Matière, Design Vêtement & Accessoire, Image Imprimée, Photo/Vidéo, Scénographie) at Licence, Master and Doctoral levels, with 200 teachers and 19 workshops. ENSAD ranks first in France and 22nd worldwide for art and design (QS World University Rankings).
Fields of study
- Architecture Intérieure
- Art-Espace
- Cinéma d'Animation
- Design Graphique
- Design Objet
- Design Textile et Matière
- Design Vêtement & Accessoire
- Image Imprimée
- Photo/Vidéo
- Scénographie
- Mode et Matière
Accreditation: Ministère de la Culture; Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall semester (mid-September), Spring semester (beginning of February)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- inscription.concours@ensad.fr
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
Varies by program
For the Master Mode & Matière (ENAMOMA-PSL, 2023/24): non-EU students pay €15,450/year; EU students pay on an income-based scale. For standard ENSAD programs, national public fees apply (droits d'inscription nationaux). Application participation fee: €56 (2026), waived for scholarship holders.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artiste intervenant en milieu scolaire (AIMS) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Design des Territoires (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Doctorat PSL-SACRe (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master Mode & Matière (opens in a new tab)English, French · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €15,450 / year | May 29, 2024 | Session 1, Session 2 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.