History
Founded in 1988 and recognized by the State the school is a non-profit organization
The school’s project is based on four values embodying our vision of design:
the recognition of creative workers as true professionals,
the promotion of design as a strong economic asset,
design as a trigger for innovation,
design as a practice that tackles social, economic and environmental issues in a responsible way.
Education
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique offers several types of degree program, depending on the level of studies and the course chosen. More information about our Diplomas on our website : https://lecolededesign.com/en/school/certifications-and-rankings
Research
L’École de design centers its expertise on socio-economic issues, by combining teaching, experimental research and support with innovation, within its Design Labs which develop design research programs within dedicated chairs.
Career
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is an active member of various academic networks and professional organizations: Conférence des Grandes Écoles (top-tier French higher education institutions), Campus France...
For many years, its students have been awarded prizes in prestigious competitions.
The successful careers pursued by our graduates is good proof of the quality of our teaching methods.
More information on our website: https://lecolededesign.com/en/jobs-and-carreers/graduates-career-paths
L'École de design Nantes Atlantique Scholarships
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Student services
More information about student associations on our dedicated page: https://lecolededesign.com/en/studying-nantes
Housing services
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ICT services
Several computer rooms are available for students: a total of 120 workstations, under Mac and PC environment, with access to high-speed fiber optic Internet. Otherwise, students have the possibility to connect their laptop to the school’s WiFi network and acceed to Internet freely and openly.
For more information: https://lecolededesign.com/en/school/building
Campus life
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique offers a modern 11,600 m² campus designed to encourage creativity and innovation. With 700 m² of workshops for fabrication and prototyping, 60 classrooms, 120 computer stations, and a conference hall, it provides an inspiring and functional environment. These facilities, tailored to students' needs, enable them to bring projects to life, experiment, and share ideas. This campus reflects the school’s commitment to training future designers.
Student clubs
Different associations, independent of the school, were created by/and for the students:
- Bureau des arts (BDA)
- Bureau des étudiants
- Bureau des sports
Accreditation
LE DIPLÔME DE DESIGN BAC+5,A TRULY RECOGNIZED MASTER’S DEGREE IN DESIGN
The Diplôme de design is based on a five-year curriculum, divided into two cycles :
BDes, a 3 year undergraduate course
MDes, a two year postgraduate course leading to the Master’s level degree in design, certified by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and registered in the Registre National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) as a Level 7 Master’s degree.
LE DN MADE,A STATE RECOGNIZED UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE