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Parsons Paris

About

Established in 1921 as the first American art and design school in Paris, today we are an international community of students and acclaimed faculty who apply creativity and intellectual rigor to the demands of an evolving world. We bring Parsons’ renowned curricula together with the entrepreneurial spirit and heritage of a European cultural capital.

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Faculty

Our faculty are leaders in their fields and represent the international academic, art, design, and business worlds. By bringing together academic leaders and working professionals, we offer an interdisciplinary and boundary-breaking education.

Our Work

Students at Parsons Paris create work that embodies a commitment to dynamic collaboration and the understanding that art and design can transform the world. Explore our diverse community’s work and learn who we are, what we care about, and how we bring together art, design, and critical thinking.

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Student Life

Parsons Paris is a hive of creativity. Join our community and surround yourself with the artisanal resources, tech startups, and legendary culture found only in Paris. In activities the school organizes, you and your peers from around the world explore French culture.

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After Parsons Paris

At Parsons Paris, you gain the creative and critical foundation you need to turn passions into a professional life of your own design. Equipped with a U.S. degree, a global support network, and a toolkit of hands-on, collaborative methods, you enter the creative world prepared for sustained success.

Admission and Aid

Parsons Paris welcomes applicants who seek a rigorous education in an environment where creativity, critical thinking, and global perspectives thrive. Find all the information you need about visiting, applying to, and attending our school.

University

As we continue to monitor the latest developments related to the novel coronavirus, our decision making and planning are guided by our sense of responsibility to protect the health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Out of an abundance of caution, the Welcome Center at 72 Fifth Avenue is currently closed, and all activities, including campus tours, have been suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
In the meantime, we encourage you to take our Virtual Campus Tour and to sign up for one of our many online information sessions and other virtual events.
To safeguard our community from the coronavirus, Parsons Paris has taken thorough measures, including changing our campus status as recommended by French health authorities. We currently offer online tours and information sessions to acquaint you with our school and unique approach to learning. Experience our campus virtually, connect with our admissions team, and explore a selection of videos that will give you a sense of the people and programs at Parsons Paris. Read more below.
If you have questions about how COVID-19 affects you as a prospective or admitted student, please consult the COVID-19 Updates and Frequently Asked Questions on our New Student Information page.
- Prospective Students and Applicants: Online Discussions and Meetings
  
  Online Information Sessions
  Join us for online information sessions and learn about the exciting undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Parsons Paris. Hosted by the Office of Admission, online information sessions offer prospective students, counselors, and parents a brief overview of each program, admission requirements, and the application process.
  Upcoming Information Sessions
  Parsons Paris Undergraduate Careers and Internships Webinar
  Wednesday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m. Central European Time. Please register for this webinar.
  Join us for an interactive webinar to learn about career services at Parsons Paris! Virginie Grillet, director of Careers and Internships at Parsons Paris, will discuss the resources available for assisting students in obtaining internships and jobs. She will also cover topics like French working laws and current and past internships held by Parsons Paris students. This webinar will last approximately one hour.
  
  Please note that this session is only for fall 2021 prospective and admitted Parsons Paris undergraduate students.
  Focus on MFA Fashion Design and the Arts: A Conversation with Leyla Neri
  Tuesday, February 9, at 5:00 p.m. Central European Time. Please register for this webinar.
  Join us for an online opportunity to meet Leyla Neri, director of the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts program, and learn more about this exciting brand-new graduate program at Parsons Paris. Leyla and the Admission team are ready to answer your questions about the content of the program and the application process. This webinar will last approximately one hour.
- Fall 2021 Admitted Student Events at Parsons Paris
  
  Fall 2021 Early Action Admitted Student Webinar
  Friday, January 22, at 4:00 p.m. Central European Time. Please register for this webinar.
  Join us for an informal online discussion with our Admission, Academic Advising, and Student Life teams. You may ask any questions that you have about the next steps to take, including housing, student visas, the deposit process, internships, and programs at Parsons Paris.
  Please note that this webinar is only for fall 2021 early action admitted Parsons Paris undergraduate students.
- Campus Tours
  
  In-person tours of the Parsons Paris campus and facilities have been suspended until further notice. In the meantime, please explore our virtual campus tours:
  Join our student-led virtual campus tour.
  Visit the neighborhood surrounding our campus in central Paris.
  Explore our student housing options.
- Portfolio Days
  
  MFA Fashion Design and the Arts Individual Portfolio Review for Fall 2021 Applicants and Prospective Students with Leyla Neri
  Join Leyla Neri, director of the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts program at Parsons Paris, for an online individual portfolio review. This will give you the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the director to receive direct feedback on your portfolio. Please prepare to share digital documentation of your portfolio, and include your best and most recent work, works-in-progress, or sketchbooks.
  The dates and registration information for our next portfolio reviews will be posted soon.
- Student Voices
  
  Learn more about Parsons Paris:
  Hear some students talk about their experience at Parsons Paris.
  Read the latest news and student perspectives on our blog.
  Get a visual impression of Parsons Paris on Instagram.
- Dean and Program Directors Introductory Videos
  
  In the videos below you can learn more about Parsons Paris and our programs and get a glimpse of the mind-expanding leaders you will have access to as a student here.
  Welcome, Florence Leclerc-Dickler, Dean
  Art, Media, and Technology (BFA)
  Fashion Design (BFA)
  Strategic Design and Management (BBA)
  Fashion Studies (MA)
  Instagram Live chats with Program Directors Leyla Neri and Marco Pecorari
  Fashion Design and the Arts (MFA)
  Fashion Studies (MA)
- On the Road
  
  Parsons admission counselors and members of the faculty typically travel to many cities in the United States and other countries and attend various college fairs to meet prospective students.

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Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.

Undergraduate Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Instagram Live chats with Program Directors Leyla Neri and Marco Pecorari

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