Paris College of Art
Description
The Paris College of Art (PCA), based in the 17th arrondissement, has over 30 years of experience supporting students in the creative fields. With roots in partnerships with Parsons School of Design, The New School, and the American University of Paris, PCA is now an independent institution offering degrees across a range of art and design disciplines. Its international community and strong academic foundation make it a hub for emerging artists and designers. The campus is a short walk from Le Trianon and the Canal Saint-Martin, with easy metro access to the rest of the city.
Eligible Majors: Photography
Program Type: Semester Study Abroad
“Semester Abroad” is an outbound-only program where you pay a partner school tuition
instead of FIT’s.
Looking to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience?
FIT offers competitive scholarships - up to $10,000 - for students enrolled full-time while abroad. Awards are based on an essay, recommendations, GPA and financial need. Learn more about Paying for Study Abroad.
Review the PCA Financial Budget Sheet (Google Doc) and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your program costs.
Eager to Study Abroad? Apply Now!
Submit your application through the Study Abroad Portal and then complete the required Course Equivalency Form with your Office of International Programs (OIP) program coordinator. After that, your department will review your completed course plan and application. See How to Apply step-by-step.
Program Details
If you have further questions about this program, contact the International Programs office at (212) 217-5380 or [email protected].
Spring Semester: Applications reviewed and approved on a rolling basis through September 15
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Enrollment: Must be matriculated in a Bachelor's degree program
- Capacity: Since this is not an exchange program, FIT is able to send as many eligible students as are approved by their academic departments..
Additional Requirements by Major:
Photography:
- Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
- Meet with an OIP program coordinator
- Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
- Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
- Eligible to participate in the 6th semester
PCA offers a wide range of photography, design, and liberal arts courses (PCA Course Search by Term). Students should expect to take 6th semester Photography equivalents. As PCA is not an exchange program, any online FIT courses will be charged at the applicable per-credit hour tuition rate in addition to the PCA tuition.
A detailed Academic Calendar can be viewed on the PCA website, but the Spring semester is typically early January through early May. Students are generally expected to arrive the weekend before orientation begins.
Students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. Keep in mind that Paris is a large city, like New York City, and students may encounter similar challenges as they look for housing. Start early and remember that if it seems too good to be true... it probably is.
PCA does not provide on-campus housing; however, the Student Life Office at PCA can offer guidance. Students will receive an accommodation guide within their acceptance materials.
Additionally, OIP also combines housing resources from all of its local partners here.
Students will be required to obtain a Long-Stay French Visa for the full duration of their time in France. The Office of International Programs (OIP) will hold a visa orientation to provide guidance and necessary institutional documents. However, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the required steps and secure the visa.
Please note that this process cannot begin early, as visa applications may only be submitted within 90 days of the program’s start date.
FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. Students are automatically enrolled in the UHC Study Abroad Insurance, which is included in PAC program budget sheet (google doc). This policy is SUNY-mandated, therefore, it cannot be waived.
The UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA compliant and students may waive the FIT Haylor Student Health Insurance using the Study Abroad policy.
PCA provides a quality learning environment for all of their students and they offer access initiatives to address and support students' needs. For more details, see the PCA Student Experience.