École Spéciale d'Architecture
Paris, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1865
Overview
École Spéciale d'Architecture (ESA Paris) is a private non-profit higher education institution founded in 1865, offering state-recognized architecture programs at Licence and Master levels. International students make up 40% of the student body. ESA is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and its diplomas conform to the Bologna agreements.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Urban Planning
- Construction
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (France)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@esa-paris.net
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 $10,800 / year
Domestic students
€5,000 / semester
Tuition is 5,000 EUR per semester for Licence and Master cycles, set annually by the Board. Staff children receive 20% reduction, alumni children 10%. Cycle Découverte fee is 3,000 EUR total.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Architecture & Construction (Bachelor ARC) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bicursus Architecte-Ingénieur (AI) / Ingénieur-Architecte (IA) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Cycle Découverte (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 3 months | €3,000 / total | Sep 11, 2026 | Automne 2026 |
| Cycle Licence - Diplôme d’Etudes en Architecture (DEEA) (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €5,000 / semester | Dec 25, 2026 | Printemps 2027 |
| Cycle Master - Diplôme d’État d’Architecte (DEA) (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €5,000 / semester | Dec 25, 2026 | Printemps 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.