Program Overview
The Design for Smart Cities at Strate School of Design is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 19 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Design for Smart Cities programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 19 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sèvres, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design for Smart Cities programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design Workshop
- Methodology Project
- Long Design Project (Design Projects & Methodology)
- Internet of Things Project
- Design Culture
- Interaction Design Culture
- Service Design Culture
- Experience Design Culture
- Big Data & Data Visualization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor or equivalent completed, in the field of Design.
- Candidates holding a degree in engineering may also apply depending on the practice of an artistic discipline.
- All applicants are required to provide a relevant portfolio which will be the deciding factor in admissions.
Prepare a file with the following documents
- Application form
- Copy of passport
- 1 original identity photo
- Portfolio
- Short resume & Motivation letter in English
- 2 letters of recommendation with contact reference
- phone & email
- Copy of highest degree completed with official transcripts
- of the past two years
- Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
- English proficiency for non-native English speakers (TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS are accepted)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Strate School of Design directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Strate School of Design
Strate School of Design
Villejuif, France
Strate School of Design is a French private institution for technical education founded in 1993. Its main campus is in Sèvres south-west of Paris. It is dedicated to the teaching of industrial...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 19 months
