History
Founded in 1985 by Françoise and Jean-Marie Schmitt, the Institut d’Études Supérieures des Arts (IESA) is a private educational group based in Paris, France. It has been officially recognized by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication since 1998.
Education
The programs in all three departments of our international art school combine academic knowledge with practical skills, in the form of internships and projects. Professors, curators, professionals and consultants all participate in this two-pronged pedagogical approach, designed to train students for the professional world.
Career
The transition to working life is facilitated by the internship office and the teaching staff, who provide students with individual guidance throughout the job-finding process. In addition, each student is paired with a mentor who helps with important professional decisions.
- IESA’s professional network in France and abroad includes professors (more than 350 per year), partner organizations, and 14,000 alumni. It allows students to be at the center of artistic and cultural discussions, innovations, and projects, and benefit from useful contacts.
Top reasons to study here
- Since 1985, IESA has carefully monitored the changing needs of the cultural job market.
- IESA and its professors are exceptional in their commitment to their students.
- The programs in all three departments of our international art school combine academic knowledge with practical skills, in the form of internships and projects.
IESA - School of Arts and Culture Key Statistics & Highlights
- 52 Scholarships
- 700 Students
- 100 Students (int'l)
- Private Institution Type
IESA - School of Arts and Culture Overview
IESA - School of Arts and Culture Scholarships
IESA - School of Arts and Culture Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
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Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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20000 EUR
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
The Hubert Curien PHC Tassil Program
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Various benefits
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Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
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19000 GBP
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Scholarships for PhD Students
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Haniel Scholarship
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4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
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3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
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Housing services
As IESA does not have a hall of residence, students generally live in various parts of the city, in Independent Rooms or with French families or landlords or in a student residence. The school does however offer assistance by providing information and referring students to services, associations and websites.
Campus life
- Internationalization of our programs in France on our campuses which bring together students from all four corners of the globe, and abroad with our various international partners.
IESA - School of Arts and Culture Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
France Country
Paris City
#2 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
London City
IESA - School of Arts and Culture Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 4 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
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