FAQs

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions here.

  • No knowledge of the French language is required. The school operates in English.

  • The tuition fees are €10,000 per year.

    These are paid in instalments, with €5,000 due at the point you accept your place.

  • To apply, submit your Portfolio and CV online at www.architectural-institute.com/apply

  • If selected for an interview, this will be within 2 weeks of your application being submitted. Should your application be successful, your offer letter will be sent shortly afterwards.

  • We do not accept transfer students who have not completed at least their undergraduate degree.

  • No. Your language abilities will be assessed based on your submitted material and interview.

  • Your motivation letter should set out why you want to study in Paris, what your specific areas of interest in architecture and design are, which pathway you are most interested in, and what you will bring to the school’s uniquely international environment.

  • The AI does not offer any scholarships at the time of writing.

  • The AI does not offer any scholarships at the time of writing.

  • Students from non-European countries must apply for a student visa at the French Consulate or Embassy in their home country or country of residence.

  • Upon registration, the Architectural Institute will provide students with a letter of enrolment (entitled ‘Attestation d’inscription’ in French). This enrolment letter is the document required for visa application.

    We strongly recommend that students apply for visa as early as possible. Students should also carefully verify with their local French Consulate or Embassy the necessary documentation and requirements for visa application (requirements differ depending on the applicants country of origin).

  • The monthly estimated expenses for a student living in Paris:

    Housing: € 500 to € 1,400

    Food: € 350 to € 500

    Metro (Monthly): € 75.20 Zone 1-5

    Miscellaneous: € 250

  • International students in France on a student visa can legally work a maximum of 964 hours per year (about 20 hours per week). Please note that part-time work cannot be expected to cover all of your living expenses, but can help provide you with extra spending money.

  • As the Architectural Institute is centrally located in Paris, we do not offer on-campus accommodation.

    Below is a list of useful websites which can facilitate your search for accommodation:

    Easy Roommate
    www.appartager.com

    Fusac
    www.fusac.fr

    Immostreet
    en.immostreet.com

    PAP
    www.pap.fr

    Parisloc
    www.parisloc.com

    Lodgis
    www.lodgis.com/en

    Paris Attitude
    www.parisattitude.com

    Les Estudines
    www.estudines.com


    The Institute can not be held responsible for the content of 3rd party websites.

  • ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) will apply to the school, the two year course offering a total of 120 Credits. In addition, the school has undergone registration with Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles who accredit private educational institutions in France.

  • No, further study is required.

    In fact, there is no post-graduate or masters course in France where the title 'Architecte' can be used following graduation. Candidates who wish to use the protected title 'Architecte' and who wish to practice the protected activity of 'Architecture' must complete further study after their post-graduate two year course, a period of practical training, and the HMONP exams before they can seek registration with the national governing body l'ordre des architectes. Please see our Technical Note on this subject here.

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  • If your home country is within the EU or EEA, then registration with l'ordre des architectes will allow you to transfer this registration to the national body governing in your home state under Directive 2005/36/EC.

    If your home country is not within the EU or EEA, then individual bilateral agreements may permit this. You would be advised to contact the national governing body for further information.

  • The Architectural Institute provides students two levels of French language courses, beginner and intermediate, to help students with their day-to-day life in France. However, the Institute teaches its architectural units solely in the English language. If you would like to undertake your studies in French, there are 20 state architecture schools in France.