Paris College of Art

Private

Paris

France

Profile


Founded in 1986, Paris College of Art (PCA) is a private university in Paris, France. Until October 2012, PCA was known as Parsons Paris School of Art & Design. The university is a degree granting institution of higher learning under the authority of the State of Delaware and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

PCA’s mission is to provide the highest standard of art and design education, taught within an American pedagogical paradigm, while being influenced and informed by our French and European environment. Our international faculty is comprised of 100 leaders in the art, design, and business industries in Europe and courses are taught in English. PCA offers an interdisciplinary education for 300 full-time students coming from 50 different countries, and awards BFA degrees in: Art History, Theory & Criticism; Communication Design; Illustration; Fashion Design; Fine Arts; and Photography as well as a BBA degree in Design Management. The university also offers study abroad, certificate, summer, and university preparation programmes.

Courses offered through English


Accommodation


The School does not have any of its own accommodation and you will need to find lodgings in the private rental market or with a Student Housing Association. You should expect to pay rent of at least €500/600 per month.