École des Métiers de la Culture et du Marché de l'Art (ICART)

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Program Type: Exchange

École des Métiers de la Culture et du Marché de l'Art (ICART) , centrally located in the eighth arrondissement and steps from the Champs-Élysées in Paris, was the first school in Europe dedicated to the pursuit of careers in the arts. ICART’s unique model of immersing students into the current world of artistic and creative fields allows them to develop their professional portfolio during their time of study. Located in the cultural center of Paris, the campus is within walking distance to the Arc de Triomphe, the Grand Palais, and Place du Trocadéro.

Deadline

Approvals on an ongoing basis until 15-Feb: for Fall 
Approvals on an ongoing basis until 15-Sep: for Spring 

Early applicants receive preference.

Eligibility

  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Matriculation in a Bachelor's degree program
  • Art History and Museum Professions students must obtain academic advisement and the approval of the department chair/advisor. AHMP students are eligible during their 6th or 7th semester. Please note that Spring semester students will likely need to take some courses in French. Fall semester offers more courses in English.

Course Information

Students going to ICART will have a limited number of courses to choose from in English. With the appropriate language level (minimum B1), students may choose from a wider offering of courses conducted in French. FIT AHMP students may choose to take additional courses at ICART or online FIT courses on a case by case basis at no additional cost (as this program is an exchange program). Typically, upon arrival, there is a week drop/add period.

Academic Calendar

Students should check the exact dates on the fact sheet found here. Typically the dates for Fall are from September to December and the dates for Spring are from February to June.

*A mandatory orientation with survival French and cultural activities workshop will take place three days before courses begin. Students are generally expected to arrive the weekend before orientation begins.

Accommodations

Students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. ICART has a great housing coordinator who will be able to share resources during your online orientation with them. 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.

In terms of "safe" neighborhoods, consider this article. Though the maps are of course subjective, it may give you some things to consider in terms of where you may choose to live. 

Though neither ISCOM nor FIT can "vouch" for any particular websites/landlords/companies, to begin your search, you can look into the below:

In France, many places require students to have a guarantor in order to rent an apartment. Here are a couple of websites that may be of assistance for that. 

Study Visa

Students will be required to apply for a Long-Stay French Visa for the duration of their say in France. Students are encouraged to carefully review the Visa requirements . Supporting documentation will be provided after approval.

Health & Wellness

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 the program budget below.  This policy is SUNY-mandated, therefore students cannot waive it. 

The UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA compliant and students may waive the FIT Haylor Student Health Insurance using the Study Abroad policy.

Program Budget

ICART Financial Budget Sheet

A copy of this form may be brought to Financial Aid Services so that a careful review of your program costs may be completed by an assigned financial aid counselor.

Scholarships

See the Scholarships & Financial Aid page.

Application, Instructions & Preparations

How to apply

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