INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURAL PEDAGOGY IN PARIS

The Architectural Institute of Paris is a leading postgraduate architecture school in Paris, offering advanced programs in Architecture and Interior Architecture, taught entirely in English.

Our programs take a radical and innovative approach to architectural pedagogy, preparing students to challenge traditional practices and engage with the future of architecture and society.

WHY CHOOSE THE ARCHITECTURAL INSTITUTE OF PARIS?

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING & SELECTIVE ADMISSION

  • Deliberately small and selective student body.

  • High student-to-staff ratio ensures personal tutorials and mentorship.

  • Ideal for students committed to active participation, rigorous study, and mature engagement with architecture.

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY & STATE-OF-THE-ART-FACILITIES

  • Students are supervised by architects licensed internationally, including Europe, UK, USA, and Australia.

  • Cutting-edge design studios and research facilities.

  • Emphasis on innovation, speculation, and interdisciplinary design approaches.

GLOBAL ACCREDITATION & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

  • Only English-language postgraduate architecture school in France.

  • Graduates receive automatic recognition for professional registration in: United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and EEA/EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland).

  • EU registration possible through conversion depending on prior qualifications.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED

FOUNDATION COURSE (1 YEAR)

  • Designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Architecture or Interior Design.

  • Prepares students with essential design skills for Master’s-level study.

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE (2 YEARS)

  • Master’s-level program leading to ARB Part 2.

  • Suitable for graduates of 3–4 year Architecture Bachelor’s programs or related disciplines.

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (2 YEARS)

  • Master’s-level program in Interior Architecture.

  • Designed for students from Interior Design or related fields seeking advanced study.

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED RESEARCH (1 YEAR)

  • Post-master’s program focused on research by project and a 20,000-word dissertation.

  • Suitable for graduates of two-year Master’s programs in Architecture or Interior Architecture.

OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

The Institute was founded in response to changing economic, technological, and environmental contexts in architectural practice. We combine rigorous research, experimental design, and international perspective to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of global architecture.

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