To study architecture in France, a student must be admitted into one of France's 20 ENSAs (École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture (Higher National Schools for Architecture). In addition to the ENSAs, two institutions—INSA Strasbourg (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées) and ESA-Paris (Ecole Spéciale d'Architecture)—offer diplomas recognized as equivalent to those of ENSA.

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Architecture studies in France are organized in three cycles according to the European LMD system. They are taught entirely in French and require at least B2 CEFR proficiency.

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It takes 5 years of education (3 years of licence, 2 years of master's) to achieve the title of architect, and an additional year to be able to practice.

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Learn more about applying for architectural studies here.