ESJ Lille
ESJ Lille, founded in 1924, is one of the oldest and best-known journalism schools in France, recognised by the profession. Entry is by competitive examination, and it trains print, broadcast and digital journalists. Teaching is in French.
ESJ Lille tuition fees for international students
Yearly tuition as published by the school. Fees can change, so check the school’s website before you apply.
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Programmes at ESJ Lille
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.
Applying to ESJ Lille: your questions
How can Dimensions France help me get into ESJ Lille?
We start from your profile: your grades, your degree, your budget and what you want to do after your studies. 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 school asks for, and submit the file on time. We then follow the application with ESJ Lille and tell you what the school asks for next. If the school invites you to an interview, we prepare you for it. ESJ Lille makes the final decision, and admission is never guaranteed.
What does a strong application to ESJ Lille need?
Three things carry most of the weight: your academic record, a statement of purpose that explains why this programme at ESJ Lille fits your studies so far and your plans, and proof of your level in the teaching language. Private schools such as ESJ Lille usually add an interview. 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 ESJ Lille?
ESJ Lille sets its own dates for each intake, and popular programmes can fill before the final deadline. Applying early gives you more choice and leaves time for your student visa.
What does it cost to apply to ESJ Lille 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 ESJ Lille are paid to the school and are separate.
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Programme information comes from the French Ministry of Higher Education’s open data (Parcoursup and MonMaster). Programmes from the ministry’s data are assumed to be taught in French. Last updated November 2026.