France: École National Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville
École National Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville is an architecture school located in the center of Paris in the lively district of Belleville, with about 1200 students. Énsa-pb is ranked as one of the best architecture schools in France.
University in brief
Language of instruction: French
Academic calendar: September-January and February-July
Credit system: 30 credits correspond to 30 hp
Website:
paris-belleville.archi.fr
Youtube:
énsa de Paris-Belleville
Note: Belleville requires a certificate that your language level in French is B1 with OLS test results. The university offers intensive language courses in September before the semester starts.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: 3 full year spots or 6 semester spots
Grade requirements: It is mandatory for architecture students that applies for exchange studies to submit a portfolio. The quality of the portfolio is evaluated by a jury that consist of the Programme Directors and a team of teachers at the School of Architecture. By reviewing the portfolio, the jury assesses whether the applicant can be considered to be nominated for an exchange spot.