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École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Théâtre

Lyon, France

PublicScholarshipsBachelor'sMaster's

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
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Overview

ENSATT (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Théâtre) is a French public national higher school for theatre arts located in Lyon. It offers 10 specialist programmes at Master level covering acting, directing, dramatic writing, scenography, costume design and workshop, lighting design, sound design, technical direction, and performing arts administration. Programmes are delivered in initial and continuing professional training formats.

Fields of study

  • Theatre Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Acting
  • Stage Direction
  • Dramatic Writing
  • Scenography
  • Costume Design
  • Lighting Design
  • Sound Design
  • Technical Direction
  • Performing Arts Administration

Accreditation: HCERES (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); Qualiopi

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
Admissions contact
concours@ensatt.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 $378 / year

Domestic students

€350 – €500 / year

Initial training (2026/2027): 350 € per year (Jeu/Licence) or 500 € per year (Master programmes), plus CVEC of 105 €. Continuing professional training (FPC): 9,000 € (third-party funded) or 4,400 € (self-funded) for a 10-month programme.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Théâtre
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Administration du spectacle vivant (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearVaries—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Atelier Costume (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearFeb 27, 2027—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Conception Costume (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearVaries—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Conception Lumière (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearVaries—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Conception Son (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearVaries—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Direction technique (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's2 years€500 / yearVaries—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Écriture dramatique (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearFeb 27, 2027—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Mise en scène (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Diplôme Arts et Techniques du Théâtre - Mention Scénographie (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's3 years€500 / yearFeb 27, 2027—
Licence Arts du spectacle - Parcours Jeu (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's3 years€350 / yearNov 29, 2026—

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.