École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière
Saint-Denis, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1926
Overview
ENS Louis-Lumière is a French public grande école founded in 1926, under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Located at the Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis, it offers three Master-level programs in Cinema (Image), Photography, and Sound. Admission is by competitive examination, with 16 students admitted per program per year. The school also offers work-study programs and continuing professional training.
Fields of study
- Cinema
- Photography
- Sound Engineering
Accreditation: France Compétences (RNCP) / Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
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
From about $324 / year
Domestic students
€300 – €404 / year
Public institution under Ministry of Higher Education. Annual fees: approximately €300 tuition + €104 CVEC (student life contribution). Scholarship holders (boursiers) are exempt from the €300 tuition fee. The MScT Extended Cinematography (work-study) costs €12,200/year, fully covered by the host company.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Image-cinéma (opens in a new tab)French · Full Time | Master's | 3 years | €300 / year | Jan 14, 2026 | — |
| Master of Science and Technology (MScT) « Extended Cinematography » (production virtuelle) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €12,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Photographie (opens in a new tab)French · Full Time | Master's | 3 years | €300 / year | Jan 14, 2026 | — |
| Master Son (opens in a new tab)French · Full Time | Master's | 3 years | €300 / year | Jan 14, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.