Apply for the Master’s Degree in Design
Who can apply?
Degree in design level:
The admission exam to enroll in the Master’s program is open to all applicants holding a Bachelor’s Degree in design (spatial design, interaction design, product design, graphic design).
A Bachelor’s Degree equates to 180 ECTS credits for European students. For non-European students, it mainly equates to a 4-year diploma in Art and Design.
Languages level:
As the programme will be taught in English. A good level of English will be required to apply to the programme.
Non English-speaking applicants are recommended to have a 750 point-score at least at the TOEIC exam or equivalent (CEFR B2).
Basic knowledge in Chinese is undoubtedly a very useful asset for students willing to enroll in the Cross-cultural Design program (taught in Shanghai, China).
For more information on applications, please consult the school’s main website.
How can I apply?
For French and Foreign students:
For detailed information on how to apply, please refer to the school’s main website.
1 - Apply online
1 - Fill out the online form
2 - Send required documents
3 – Personal interview through Skype (in English)
For Chinese students only:
Please contact our China campus directly.
Calendar
Online registration for the academic year 2012-2013 is open from November 15, 2011 to April 2, 2012. Due to the lengthy visa process, it is recommended to register before February 6, 2012.
Student visa application process
Once your admission at L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is confirmed you will have to go through the necessary process to obtain your study (X) visa to enter China
If you are not a European citizen, please get in touch with the China campus of L’Ecole de design. We will determine how we can assist you in your application process.
If you are a European citizen:
To obtain your visa you will have to go through a two-step process:
First step: Obtaining the JW202 document and the admission statement delivered by the University of Shanghai:
• fill in the registration form to enroll in the University of Shanghai
• make sure you attach an ID photo to the registration form to be handed over to the University of Shanghai
• submit national passport number, passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond stay
• settle the 400-Yuan (46 euros) administrative fees, either by sending a cheque written in the name of L’École de design Nantes Atlantique to be sent to the France-based headquarters of L’École de design Nantes Atlantique in Nantes (email to be addressed to d.carton@lecolededesign.com).
All documents required to complete step 1 must be scanned and sent to the China campus of L’Ecole de design: chinacampus@lecolededesign.com
Upon receipt of your supporting documentation, we will send you an admission statement delivered by the University of Qingdao and the JW202 form (approved foreign student visa application form). Once you will have obtained those two documents you will be in a position to apply for a study (X) visa.
Second step: Obtaining the study (X) visa from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in your country:
To obtain a study (X) visa you will need to be in a possession of the following documents:
• the admission statement proving your enrollment in a Chinese University (see step 1)
• the JW202 form issued by the University of Shanghai (see step 1)
• your national passport (must be valid at least 6 months beyond stay)
• a properly filled in and signed visa application form (to be downloaded from the website of the Chinese Embassy in your country)
• an ID picture to be attached to the above-mentioned visa application form
• a health examination assessment
• fees vary depending on your country of origin. For further, specific information please get in touch with the Chinese Embassy in your country.
Further notes about Health requirements:
We highly recommend that applicants undergo a medical examination at least one month before their arrival on Chinese soil;
This medical examination can only be undertaken in one of the official centers acknowledged by the Chinese authorities (aim for large public hospital complexes or ask the Chinese Embassy in your country for a list of authorized medical institutions).
To lodge your visa application you will be required to bring this documentation to the Chinese Embassy in your country in person.
