Academic Calendar 2020/2021
The academic year starts in September and finishes in June, in Nantes. The year comprises vacation periods, including two weeks at the end of the year (Christmas and New Year’s).
For exchange students, the 1st semester usually starts mid-September and finishes by the end of January. The second semester lasts from mid-February to mid-June.
The detailed calendar of holidays and curriculum will be handed to you on your first day at school.
This dates are indicative only and remain subject to change.
Bachelor programs (BDes) school year start
Programs taught in Nantes
- International Class: Monday 28 September 2020
Master programs (MDes) school year start
Programs taught in Nantes
- MDes 1st year / semester 1: Monday 5 October 2020
- MDes 1st year / semester 2: Monday 15 February 2021
- MDes 2nd year: Monday 31 August 2020
Programs taught within our International Studios
Brazil Studio
MDes 1st year : Thursday 1 October 2020
MDes 2nd year : 3 August 2020 (distance) & 5 October 2020 (face to face)
China Studio
MDes 1st year : Monday 12 October 2020
MDes 2nd year : Monday 22 February 2021
India Studio
MDes 1st year : Thursday 1 October 2020
MDes 2nd year : 1 September 2020 (distance) & 1 October 2020 (face to face)