What
Global Exchange SchoolWhere
When
Final dates announced on school’s website.
Spring Semester
January — May
September — January
Who
Open to RISD studentsJuniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.
Beaux-Arts de Paris
The Beaux-Arts de Paris is a public institution under the responsibility of the French Ministry of Culture. It is a place of artistic instruction and experimentation, exhibitions and conservation of historical and contemporary collections, as well as a publishing house. The school has 650 students (20% international students). The curriculum is studio-based, under the guidance of renowned artists/teachers and is supplemented by a range of theoretical and technical teaching.
At-A-Glance
Links
Fact Sheet
University Website
Exchange Website
Spring Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Oct 1, 2024School Deadline: May 15, 2024
Fall Semester Application Deadlines
RISD Deadline: Mar 1, 2024School Deadline: May 15, 2024
Academic Credits
Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalencyInstruction Language
No English instruction
Apply for Global Exchange
The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.
View detailsAbout Beaux-Arts
Academic Credits
ENSBA utilizes the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to award academic credit for coursework. For transfer to RISD, 2ECTS is equivalent to 1 RISD credit.
Exchange studies will participate in the common course programme and must take 4 course units (unités de cours, "UC") in the semester spent at Beaux-Arts for a total of 30 ECTS credits (15 RISD credits):
- Studio - Artistic Practice Department: 14 ECTS
- Technical skills: 6 ECTS
- Elective Course: 6 ECTS
- French Language Course: 4 ECTS
French classes are given for three hours per week and are compulsory for non-French speaking students.
Instead of French Language course, French-speaking students must take a Theoretical Study UC (4 ECTS).
Semester Availability
Differently from most other partner schools, the deadline for admission to the ENSBA Exchange Program for incoming students for either semester (Fall/Spring) in the upcoming academic year is May 1st. This will be strictly adhered to due to the large number of applicants received each year.
1:1 Advising Session
Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.
Schedule an Appointment