École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg
The École supérieure d’arts & médias de Caen/Cherbourg (ésam) is a public art school in Normandy. It stands out for its large technical workshops, each with permanent staff, and teaches art and graphic design in Caen, with a foundation year in Cherbourg.
École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg tuition fees for international students
French public universities and schools charge the yearly rate set by the state for students from outside the EU, unless a programme sets its own fee.
A year. Range across the programmes listed at this level.
A year. Range across the programmes listed at this level.
Programmes at École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.
Diplôme National Supérieur d'Expression Plastique (DNSEP) option Art mention Art - ville de Caen
Diplôme National Supérieur d'Expression Plastique (DNSEP) option Création Artistique en Environnement Numérique
Applying to École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg: your questions
How can Dimensions France help me get into École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg?
We start from your profile: your grades, your degree, your budget and what you want to do after your studies. From that we help you choose the École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg programme where your application is strongest. Then we build the application with you, so that it is as strong as it can be: we work on your CV and statement of purpose, check every document the procedure asks for, and submit the file on time. Applications to École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg from outside the EU go through Campus France’s Études en France procedure, where each answer about your study plan is read closely, so we work on those answers with you. École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg makes the final decision, and admission is never guaranteed.
What does a strong application to École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg need?
Three things carry most of the weight: your academic record, a statement of purpose that explains why this programme fits your studies so far and your plans, and proof of your level in the teaching language. Public universities compare many files for a limited number of places, so a study plan that is clear and consistent matters as much as your marks. We read your file the way an admissions team would, tell you honestly where it is weak, and help you fix what can be fixed before it is sent.
When should I apply to École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg?
For a September start at École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg, the application period runs from October to December of the year before. There is one main round a year, so a late file usually means waiting a full year. Start preparing your documents well before October.
What does it cost to apply to École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg with Dimensions France?
One fee of €250 covers your whole admissions file: up to 7 public universities, up to 3 partner schools and any number of top schools. It is paid in full when you start and is not refundable. Tuition and any application fee charged by École Supérieure d'Arts & Médias de Caen/Cherbourg are paid to the school and are separate.
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Programme information comes from the CampusArt catalogue. Last updated November 2026.