École supérieure d'arts & médias de Caen/Cherbourg
Caen, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 250
- International students
- 15%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
École supérieure d'arts & médias de Caen/Cherbourg (ésam Caen/Cherbourg) is one of 45 French public Art and Design schools led by the Ministry of Culture. With 250 students across campuses in Caen and Cherbourg, the school offers Bachelor degrees (DNA, grade Licence) in Art or Graphic Design and Master degrees (DNSEP, grade Master) in Art or Design. Teaching is multidisciplinary, combining theory and practice through lectures, workshops, studio work, and international mobility.
Fields of study
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Design
- Digital Arts
- Visual Arts
Accreditation: Ministère de la Culture (France)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- scolarite@esam-c2.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
From about $591 / year
Domestic students
€547 / year
Tuition: 547€/year + 105€ CVEC. Scholarship holders are exempt from both. For 1st-year students, the 50€ entrance exam fee is deducted from tuition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA option Art (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €547 / year | Varies | — |
| DNA option Design graphique (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €547 / year | Varies | — |
| DNSEP option Art mention Art (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €547 / year | Varies | — |
| DNSEP option Art mention Création en Environnement Numérique (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €547 / year | Varies | — |
| DNSEP option Design mention Création & Projets de Territoires (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €547 / year | Varies | — |
| DNSEP option Design mention Éditions (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €547 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.