École Spéciale d'Architecture
International Students
40%
Tuition
Varies by program
About École Spéciale d'Architecture
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.
Institution profile
- Short name
- ESA Paris
- Founded
- 1865
- Ownership
- not for profit
- Institution type
- Specialist Institution
Should you apply?
Key signals to help you make a confident decision.
Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
TOEIC test required during Licence 2 / Semester 2 as a graduation requirement for the DEEA diploma. No English language admission threshold specified.
Highly international campus
40% international students — diverse environment
Admissions
- Language req.
- TOEIC test required during Licence 2 / Semester 2 as a graduation requirement for the DEEA diploma. No English language admission threshold specified.
- Application deadlines
- 2026-12-25
Academics
- Language
- French
- Degrees
- Bachelor, Master
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Living cost est.
- ~$1,051/mo
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
See individual programs for official fees and student categories.
Living cost estimate: ~$1,051/month
Excludes tuition.
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École Spéciale d'Architecture (ESA Paris) is a private non-profit school of architecture in Paris, France, founded in 1865, offering state-recognized architecture degrees (Licence and Master).
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- admissions@esa-paris.net+33140474024
- General contact
- info@esa-paris.net+33140474047
- Domestic admissions
- admissions@esa-paris.net+33140474024
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.

