Courses and degrees at ENSA de Paris-la Villette
Organization of studies according to the LMD system
As part of the European harmonization of higher education curricula, architectural studies are organized in three cycles, according to the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorat) scheme:
- the 3-year first cycle of studies leads to the Diplôme d’études en architecture (DEEA), conferring the grade of Licence ;
- the 2-year second cycle leads to the Diplôme d’État d’architecte (DEA), which confers a Master’s degree;
- the 3-year third cycle leads to the national diploma of Doctor of Architecture, conferring the grade of Doctorate.
The LMD system enables students to transfer between French national schools of architecture and architecture universities abroad.
ENSA de Paris-la Villette also offers the opportunity to follow a dual curriculum leading to a double degree in architecture-engineering or engineering-architecture.
Initial training: Bachelor's - Master's - Doctorate
855
Bachelor's students
768
Master's students
56
Doctoral students
Training leading to HMONP certification (Habilitation à l’exercice de la maîtrise d’œuvre en son nom propre)
ENSA de Paris-la Villette offers this professional training program, enabling students to take on the responsibilities of project management in their own name. The HMONP diploma entitles the holder to be registered with the Ordre des Architectes and to use the title of architect. The one-year course is open to holders of the DEA (Diplôme d’État d’architecte) or equivalent diploma.
A range of specialized and continuing professional training courses leading to a diploma
ENSA de Paris-la Villette, in conjunction with other higher education establishments, has set up a number of specialized 3rd cycle courses leading to diplomas specific to schools of architecture (DPEA):
- Post-master Recherches en architecture ;
- DPEA Naval Architecture ;
- DPEA D-PRAUG Programming in architecture, urban planning and engineering.
The school has set itself the goal of expanding its range of continuing professional training courses. Since 2024, it has offered a Pro-Paille certification course.
New apprenticeships
ENSA de Paris-la Villette has set up, in conjunction with partner establishments, two apprenticeship-based professional training courses worth a Bachelor’s degree, leading to the diplomas of :
- Building information modeling designer in science and technology for architecture (BIM) ;
- Technician, coordinator and energy renovation advisor (CARE).
A third diploma is currently under construction. This course, which will focus on building with bio-sourced, renewable and local materials, is scheduled to open in 2026-2027.