"The work-study program during my Master's degree completely changed my career path. I was hired on a permanent contract at the agency where I had been on a professional contract for three months after graduating."
Since 2001, Intuit Lab has been training designers, art directors, and creatives who shape today's design, digital media, and advertising. Our Paris campus, located at 90 rue de Javel in the 15th arrondissement, welcomes students each year to our Bachelor's (Bac+3) and Master's (Bac+5) programs, certified at RNCP level 7.
Three majors starting in the third year: Graphic Design, Digital UX/UI Design, and Media & Motion Design. The teaching team comprises 270 active professionals who teach what they do best. Small class sizes, with 25-30 students per major.
Ranked Top 5 design schools in France in the Eduniversal 2026 ranking.
Studying at a design school in Paris means learning in the city that is home to major French communication agencies like Publicis, Havas, BETC, Marcel, DDB, Carré Noir, and Landor, as well as the art directors of luxury and major cultural brands. Museums, galleries, trade shows, and specialized bookstores enrich students' visual culture on a daily basis.
Joining our Parisian school also means gaining access to a pool of jobs unmatched in France: nearly 80% of the job postings in art direction, UX/UI, and motion design published each year are concentrated in the Île-de-France region. Students on work-study programs find contracts in the immediate vicinity of the school, and our graduates join leading companies in the industry within six months of graduation.
Our Paris campus occupies 1,200 m² across three levels at 90 rue de Javel, 75015. Workshops, classrooms, coworking spaces, and a specialized library remain freely accessible to students outside of class hours. The area is served by metro lines 8 and 10. The campus's unique character lies in its teaching approach: 30 students per major, individual mentoring, and workshops based on real-world briefs commissioned by partner brands. The network of 2,000 active alumni plays a direct role in campus life; former creative directors, studio founders, and senior designers serve on juries, present their work, and recruit new talent.
Our design school in Paris offers a complete 5-year course, with two separate diplomas.
| Bachelor | master | |
|---|---|---|
| Output level | Bac + 3 | Master's degree (Bac+5), RNCP level 7 qualification certified by the State |
| Duration | 3 years, including 1 preparatory year | 2 years of work-study |
| Admission | Post-baccalaureate admission, based on application and interview, outside of Parcoursup | Post-Bachelor's degree or Bac+3 bridging program accepted |
| Rhythm | Full-time at school, mandatory internships every year | 3 weeks in a company, 1 week at school |
| Cost to the student | At the expense of the student or the parents | Fully covered by the company, salary paid |
| Diploma awarded | Bachelor of Design | Art Director in Brand Strategy and Design, RNCP 7 |
| Opportunities | Junior designer, AD assistant, junior motion designer | Art director, lead designer, senior designer, freelance |
Admission takes place throughout the year, outside of Parcoursup, in four stages.
You fill out the form and attach your supporting documents. Applications are possible from the final year of high school onwards, without waiting for the baccalaureate results.
The teaching team will review your academic background, your motivations, and an initial glimpse into your creative world. You will receive a response within 7 days.
You will meet with a member of the teaching team at the Paris campus or via video conference. The interview will explore your project, your culture and your references.
You will receive a final decision within 48 hours of the interview. If accepted, you will finalize your registration by paying the booking fee.
Additional options: preferential student loans, merit-based scholarships, monthly payment plans. Contact the admissions team for a personalized quote.
Our graduates join agencies, design studios, corporate design departments or launch themselves as freelancers.
Indicative gross annual salary ranges. Possible progression to management positions (Senior Art Director, Head of Design, Creative Director) after 5 to 8 years of experience.
Some testimonials from alumni currently employed.
"The work-study program during my Master's degree completely changed my career path. I was hired on a permanent contract at the agency where I had been on a professional contract for three months after graduating."
"What struck me was the quality of the speakers. You learn from people who do the job every day, not from theorists."
"The campus is small, we all know each other. It's tough, demanding, but you leave ready to work. My final portfolio opened all doors for me."
Agencies, brands and studios that host our students for internships, work-study programs or recruit them upon graduation.
No. Admission is handled directly by the school, based on application and interview, independently of Parcoursup. You can apply year-round, starting in your final year of high school, without waiting for your baccalaureate results. This independent process allows the school to select students based on motivation, creative project, and potential, not just grades.
No, not for entry into the preparatory year or the first year of the Bachelor's program. A portfolio is not required for admission. The preparatory year is designed to develop a creative style, teach the fundamentals, and prepare the portfolio for the rest of the program. For transfers into the third year of the Bachelor's program, a portfolio of personal work is required.
Bachelor's tuition fees start at €9,500 per year, varying according to the entry level. The Master's program is a work-study program: the company covers 100% of the costs and pays the student a monthly salary. Several financing options are available: student loans at preferential rates through our partner banks, merit-based scholarships, and monthly installment payments.
Admission to the preparatory year or the first year of the Bachelor's program requires a high school diploma (general or technological). Transfer options to the second or third year of the Bachelor's program are available to those with one or two years of post-secondary education, depending on the chosen track. Admission to the first year of the Master's program requires three years of post-secondary education in design or a related field, and is subject to individual review of the application.
Yes. The Master's program awards the title of "Art Director in Brand Strategy and Design," a state-certified level 7 qualification (equivalent to a Master's degree) registered with the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP, entry 40164). The school also holds Qualiopi certification for its training programs and apprenticeship training programs.
The work-study program is implemented over both years of the Master's program (Master 1 and Master 2). During these two years, students alternate between three weeks in a company and one week at the school. Prior to the Master's program, the Bachelor's curriculum includes mandatory internships each year, but students remain full-time at the school to allow for the acquisition of fundamental technical and creative skills.
95% of graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Positions held range from graphic designer to art director, including UX/UI designer, motion designer, and interior designer. Companies that regularly recruit our students include Publicis, Havas, BETC, Marcel, DDB, Landor, Dragon Rouge, L'Oréal, Sony, Canal+, Hermès, France TV, and numerous scale-ups and independent studios.
Intuit Lab stands out for three reasons. First, its international network with nine campuses allows for a truly global learning experience. Second, its strong focus on professional development through systematic work-study placements in the Master's program and a faculty composed entirely of active professionals. Finally, its long history (25 years) and its alumni network of 2,000 graduates working in recruitment. The best way to compare is to attend an open house or request a one-day immersion in the program.
The next Open House at the Paris campus will take place on June 20, 2026, at 90 rue de Javel, 75015 Paris. Online registration is recommended to benefit from a personalized interview with a member of the teaching staff and to visit the workshops. Other dates are regularly organized throughout the year—see the Events page for the updated calendar.
The immersion program allows you to spend a full day in class with a current cohort, in your chosen major. You'll attend workshops, interact with students and professors, and observe how the school operates from the inside. Apply online; it's free and open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as students considering a change of major.
Online application all year round, open day on June 20, 2026, or one-day immersion in our workshops.
A professional and continuing training center entirely dedicated to creative professionals and those undergoing career transitions.
