Launch of a new bachelor's-level apprenticeship program in building rehabilitation for the 2026 academic year

Application deadline: 24/09/2026

Each year, this competition rewards architects, designers, engineers, artists and urban planners from all over the world who imagine bold and disruptive current or future architectural projects focusing on submersible land, sea and space, in order to build tomorrow’s new sustainable living environments at national and international level.

The competition is free and open to students and professionals from all over the world.
  

Are you thinking of doing a thesis?

Give yourself the opportunity to spend an extra year in a post-master’s program to confirm your choice and get acculturated to the world of architectural research with a first experience in a research team!

This course is aimed at architects who have graduated in France or abroad, and hold a university master’s degree or equivalent in spatial issues, as well as master’s students (architecture or other) subject to obtaining their current degree.

The DRAC d’Île-de-France and CROAIF are organizing two information events to promote the missions of State Architects and Planners (AUE) and increase the number of registrations for the AUE competition, a civil service management body.

During these meetings, which will take place simultaneously by videoconference and in person at the Chapelle des Récollets (Paris 10th arrondissement), AUEs from the Ministries of Culture, Ecological Transition, the Armed Forces and Europe and Foreign Affairs will give presentations and answer participants’ questions on :

• training courses available to prepare for the competition ;
• the competition, tests and expectations (timetable, skills required, etc.) ;
• jobs in government departments: urban renewal, landscape evolution, project management, heritage preservation, ENSA… ;
• career development in the civil service.

Both events will be hosted by Olivier Lerude, Head of the Regional Department of Architecture and Heritage Spaces (SRAEP) at DRAC Île-de-France.

Following a call for applications, Inès Ben Yarou, Ana Candale, Mathieu Gaudé, Goumar Assia Goumar, Naa-Larlei Lakai and Nathan Oriou have been selected to take part in a nine-week program set up by Villa Albertine and the Cultural and Educational Service of the French Embassy in the United States, in partnership with Gustave Eiffel University.

This program, supported by Saint-Gobain, offers them the opportunity to enjoy a unique cultural, human and professional experience.

The second phase of admission to ENSA Paris-la Villette is now open.

Invitations to selection interviews to join the school for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year have been sent out exclusively via the Parcoursup platform. To find out if they have been invited, applicants are invited to consult their space in Parcoursup.

LAST FEW DAYS, LAST FEW SEATS!

Since 2024, ENSA Paris-la Villette has regularly offered the Pro-Paille training course, which offers a comprehensive approach combining theory and practical exercises, enabling learners to master the principles and techniques in line with the professional rules for straw-bale construction (RPCP 2012) and apply them in construction or renovation projects.

The RPCP 2012, drawn up by the Réseau Français de Construction en Paille, constitute the official and normative framework in France. They define best practices for the use of straw as structural insulation and plaster support.

This continuing education course is aimed at all design, engineering and construction professionals wishing to acquire the skills needed to enter this market, as well as project owners and technical departments wishing to commission and maintain buildings (local authorities, landlords, developers).
No prior knowledge is required.

The next Pro-Paille training course, for a maximum of 15 people, will take place from September 14 to 18, 2026.

Application deadline: June 26, 2026

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