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9 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Bachelor's Universities in France 2026

This page ranks bachelor's options in Arts, Design & Architecture in France for 2026. It is for applicants choosing an undergraduate path in a creative field.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

9 universities · ranked best first

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EE EPF Ecole d'Ingénieurs logo

EPF Ecole d'Ingénieurs

France · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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Université du Maine

France · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Ecole Superieur d'Ingenieurs Leonard de Vinci, Ecole des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Arts, Design & Architecture cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Arts, Design & Architecture abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Arts, Design & Architecture at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Arts, Design & Architecture at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor's degree at this level is an undergraduate route for students who want a first degree in Arts, Design & Architecture before work or further study. It suits applicants looking for a broad starting point rather than a specialist postgraduate route.

The options are all at public institutions. They span larger cities and smaller locations, including Paris, Bordeaux, Angers, Grenoble, Lille, Reims, Marseille, Sophia Antipolis and Salles-d'Aude. Fees are published for some institutions and not for others in the facts available, so that needs checking with each university before you decide.

Before applying, confirm the tuition fee, the exact programme title, admission requirements and the application deadline for the course you want. Also check the campus location and teaching language with the university, because those details can affect the decision as much as the ranking order.