Institut national du patrimoine
Paris, 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
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Overview
Institut national du patrimoine (INP) is the French Ministry of Culture's specialist higher education institution dedicated to training heritage professionals. It offers initial training for heritage conservators and restorers through competitive entrance examinations, continuing professional development for heritage practitioners, and international programmes. The institution operates from two locations: Paris (2 rue Vivienne, 75002) and Aubervilliers (124 rue Henri Barbusse, 93300).
Fields of study
- Heritage Conservation
- Cultural Heritage Restoration
- Archaeology
- Archives
- Museum Studies
- Historical Monuments
- Scientific and Technical Heritage
Accreditation: Ministère de la Culture; Qualiopi (formation continue)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- 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
Domestic students
Varies by program
Conservator trainees have civil servant status and receive remuneration. INP covers training costs (tuition, supervision, travel) for international students in the conservation programme. Restorer students have specific fee arrangements. Continuing professional development: 240–400 € per day, 780–1200 € per 3-day session.
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 |
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| Diplôme d'études en conservation du patrimoine (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Formation d'application des conservateurs du patrimoine (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | 18 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master 2 Patrimoine et création par le projet (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Parcours de direction (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.