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Apply to ICART: art & cultural management 

Join the #1 Bachelor's degree in Culture (Eduniversal 2026)!
 
Specialized Bachelor's and MBA degrees in 5 major cultural fields: Art & Heritage, International Art Market, Music, Live performance and Film.

Bachelor and MBA Programmes

+60YEARS OF EXPERTISE
7500GRADUATES
5CAMPUSES worldwide
RNCP
CERTIFICATIONSSTATE-REGISTERED LEVEL 7 

Application

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How to join ICART?

Admissions 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year

Step  1

Fill out the form, create your applicant account and upload the required documents 

Step 2 

Online admissions interview 

Three written tests (3h20):
✓ An essay or an artwork analysis
✓ A General and Artistic Culture MCQ
✓ An English test: MCQ + essay

An oral motivation and personality interview (20min)

Step 3

Admissions decision 

Three written tests (3h20):
✓ An essay or an artwork analysis
✓ A General and Artistic Culture MCQ
✓ An English test: MCQ + essay

An oral motivation and personality interview (20min)

Step 4 

Enrolment, deposit payment and visa application process (Campus France or local consulate)

Three written tests (3h20):
✓ An essay or an artwork analysis
✓ A General and Artistic Culture MCQ
✓ An English test: MCQ + essay

An oral motivation and personality interview (20min)

Admissions 4th and 5th year

Application and interview

Step 1

Fill out the form, create your applicant account and upload the required documents


Step 2 

Online admissions interview
Admissions decision 

Step 3 

Admissions decision 

Step  4

Enrolment, deposit payment and visa application process (Campus France or local consulate)

Why choose ICART?

ICART aims to train agile and versatile professionals, capable of building artistic and cultural projects and evolving them with the changes in the world.

  • A school recognized by the profession
    and RNCP professional certifications
  • The N°1 Bachelor in France
    in the "Culture" category (Eduniversal Ranking 2026)
  • Exceptional Specialized MBAs
    to develop strategic and operational expertise
Students

4 campuses in France, 1 campus in New York

Culture is now a full-fledged "industry," and ICART campuses are located in the heart of major cities, where cultural hubs and economic life are concentrated. This is where students' journeys begin: a cultural mediation school connected and open to the world, easily accessible, where everyone can feel at home.

BORDEAUX CAMPUS
The ICART Bordeaux campus is located in the heart of the Chartrons district. A cultural and dynamic city, Bordeaux offers an ideal setting for students' personal growth and professional integration.


ICART Campus
8, parvis des Chartrons 33074 Bordeaux
LILLE CAMPUS
Located right in the city center, a 10-minute walk from Lille Flandres train station, the ICART Lille campus features spacious premises, modern and equipped classrooms, as well as an outdoor area.


ICART Campus
1bis, rue de Tenremonde 59000 Lille
LYON CAMPUS
Since 2024, ICART Lyon has moved into new 2,500m2 premises in the 3rd arrondissement. A modern campus, equipped with a 180-seat amphitheater, a computer room, and a coworking space.


ICART Campus
113, bd Marius Vivier Merle 69003 Lyon
PARIS CAMPUS
The ICART Paris campus benefits from a rich cultural environment, close to numerous museums, galleries, and theaters. This proximity encourages professional interventions, conferences, and artistic outings throughout the year.

ICART Campus
214, bd Raspail 75014 Paris
NEW YORK CAMPUS
In the heart of Manhattan, ICART New York is located on the premises of the prestigious NYIT (New York Institute of Technology). Students pursue their studies in total immersion, enjoying an "American-style" campus.

ICART Campus
16, West 61st Street 10023 New York

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can join ICART and what are the admission requirements?

ICART is accessible to students wishing to train for careers in cultural management and the production of artistic and cultural projects. Admission requirements vary depending on the entry level and the chosen program. The school notably offers admissions after the Baccalaureate as well as parallel admissions.

Applicants residing outside of France must submit an online application file, followed by a remote admission interview. Entry is available in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of a Bachelor's degree, as well as in the Specialised MBA Cycle (4th and 5th year), depending on the validated level of study. Proof of proficiency in French or English is required depending on the language of instruction of the chosen programme. Once admitted, the candidate proceeds with their registration and the payment of the deposit (mandatory, as no registration will be processed without this payment), and then initiates their visa application with Campus France or their local consulate, supported by the international development team. Tuition fee payments can be made in instalments.


1-First, you fill the pre-application form
2-Create your applicant account and upload the required documents
3-Online admissions interview and admissions decision
4-Enrolment, deposit payment and visa application process (Campus France or local consulate)

What careers does ICART prepare you for?

ICART prepares students for a wide variety of professions in the cultural and creative industries. Depending on their specialization, graduates can notably become production managers, programmers, communication officers, cultural project managers, patronage officers, gallery owners, mediation officers, producers, bookers, artist managers, or development managers. Career opportunities vary according to the chosen sector and the professional experience developed during the program.

What assistance is offered to students for housing and daily life?

Students can benefit from housing assistance and support schemes available to students in France, depending on their personal situation and place of study.

ICART can also guide students towards relevant resources and organizations to assist them with procedures related to housing, study financing, and student life.

Can students study on a work-study programme?

Non-EU students can access work-study programme under certain conditions: the right is only granted after one year in France. Afterwards, as with all students, it remains subject to signing a contract with a company.

How do I get my student visa for France?

It is important to start the process several months in advance.
The “student” VLS-TS is the required visa for a long-term study stay in France.

Requirements vary depending on nationality and country of residence: for certain countries, the procedures go through Campus France before submitting the consular file. The application has to be submitted to the consulate or the VFS Global centre three months before departure. Upon arrival in France, the VLS-TS must be validated online on the ANEF website within three months of entering the country. Upon admission, the international admissions team, in partnership with Studely, guide each student according to their personal situation and provide them with all the necessary documents, from the visa application to the first few months on-site.

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