Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 campus

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Licence Arts plastiques at Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3

Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3, France

Programme overview

The Licence in Visual Arts combines classical and contemporary artistic practice with theoretical teaching drawn from the sciences of art: philosophy of art, art history and sociology of art. The theory aims to help students understand artistic movements and works.

Faculty: UFR 1  |  Duration: 3 years, 180 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Montpellier, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Visual arts sciences, theorised practice, studios and creative techniques, plus transversal teaching in methodology, languages and optional units such as digital humanities and ecological humanities.

Career pathways

Teaching, research and training; culture and heritage careers such as cultural mediator or event organiser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply through Parcoursup. Open to baccalauréat holders (any series), DAEU holders or equivalent qualifications. Intake capacity: 268. Expected profile: practice of visual arts, notably drawing, and a classical and multimedia artistic culture (visual arts, comics, video games, cinema).

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition rate for students outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, Andorra and Monaco who are not otherwise exempt (long-term residents, refugees, or fiscally resident in France for two years). Excludes the CVEC student contribution (EUR 105 for 20 Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years, 180 ECTS credits

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