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Academic eligibility
- Complete secondary school or an equivalent qualification before enrolment.
- Selection reviews three years of transcripts, a personal statement, a portfolio of 10–20 works and an admissions interview.
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Paris College of Art
Paris, FranceReviewed 22 October 2026
PCA offers American-style four-year BFA degrees in Paris.
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PCA offers American-style four-year BFA degrees in Paris. Fashion Design begins with a Foundation Year before specialist studio study; it is not the separate three-year joint Film Art degree.
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Language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent for standard admission.
- Documented English-medium education can qualify for exemption; lower scores may require a modified first-year English-support programme.
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Study intakes
- Fall begins in September; the admissions office also publishes a spring process.
- Confirm first-year Foundation availability for the intended term.
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Application deadlines
- Published recurring fall application dates are 1 December, 5 February and 5 March.
- Late non-EU applications are due 1 June, with the interview completed by 15 June.
- Spring completion is 15 November; confirm the cycle year.
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International tuition
- 2026–27 full-time, in-person BFA tuition is EUR 16,320 per semester, including school fees.
- Two semesters cost EUR 32,640; living expenses and art supplies are separate.
- Future-year fees may change.
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Scholarships & funding
- Partial aid considers financial need, artistic and academic merit.
- A financial-assistance application is required; awards do not cover all tuition or living costs and have renewal conditions.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Paris College of Art?
Selected programme options include BFA in Fashion Design. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Paris College of Art?
Complete secondary school or an equivalent qualification before enrolment. Selection reviews three years of transcripts, a personal statement, a portfolio of 10–20 works and an admissions interview. IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent for standard admission. Documented English-medium education can qualify for exemption; lower scores may require a modified first-year English-support programme.
How much are international tuition fees at Paris College of Art?
2026–27 full-time, in-person BFA tuition is EUR 16,320 per semester, including school fees. Two semesters cost EUR 32,640; living expenses and art supplies are separate. Future-year fees may change. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Paris College of Art?
Published recurring fall application dates are 1 December, 5 February and 5 March. Late non-EU applications are due 1 June, with the interview completed by 15 June. Spring completion is 15 November; confirm the cycle year. Fall begins in September; the admissions office also publishes a spring process. Confirm first-year Foundation availability for the intended term. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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