- France
- Paris
About Program
For those students interested in studying at one of the top art and design schools in the world while living in one of the world capitals of art and design, API's programs at Parsons Paris – The New School are a perfect fit. A leader in art and design education since its founding in 1896, Parsons has cultivated outstanding artists, designers, scholars, businesspeople, and community leaders for more than a century. Parsons has had a presence in Paris since 1921.
Students enrolled at Parsons Paris develop creative and critical thinking skills and apply them to challenges including environmental and economic sustainability and social concerns. Parsons’ network of interconnected design laboratories enables students to explore global phenomena at a number of sites and scales of engagement in on-campus research and initiatives with international partners that focus on urban life in Paris, New York, and elsewhere.
Semester, academic year, and summer programs are available.
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Scholarships
API Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
API awards millions of dollars in scholarships annually ranging from $250 - $2,000 per student. Terms and conditions may apply.
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Location
If you talk to anyone that has ben to Paris, they will likely tell you that it felt magical. There is something exceptionally different in Paris; it could be the twinkling of the Eiffel tower every night, the smell of fresh bread wafting through the streets at all hours, the abundance of art, or the sheer beauty of Les Jardins. This city will leave you awe-struck.
