School of Art & Design

ESADHaR is a higher education establishment in the fields of art, graphics and literary creation. ESADHaR delivers national diplomas accredited by the Ministry of Culture : National Diploma of Art (DNA) - undergraduate diploma (BAC+3); Higher National Diploma in Plastic Expression (DNSEP) second cycle diploma (BAC+5); RADIAN – Ph.D.

ESADHaR has around 300 students spread over two campuses, each with its own specialty : Art, Graphic Design/Interactivity, Literary Creation in Le Havre and Art in Rouen.

ESADHaR offers a wide variety of technical workshops : screen printing, engraving, lithography, wood, ceramics, fablab, metal, bookbinding, photography, video, virtual reality...

ESADHaR issues national diplomas from the French Ministry of Culture, equivalent to bachelor's and master's degrees.

National Art Diploma (DNA) undergraduate degree (BAC+3) – Art or Graphic Design

Higher National Diploma in Plastic Expression (DNSEP) second cycle diploma (BAC+5)

• Art
• Art mention Literary creation
• Art mention Environments and Public Situations (bilingual French/English)
• Graphic design and interactivity

RADIAN - Doctorate  (Research in Art, Design, Innovation, Architecture in Normandy) in collaboration with the University of Normandy, ESAM Caen-Chebourg, and ENSA Normandie

To join ESADHaR

• From the 1st year : via an entrance exam

Registration according to the coursup terms and conditions

• From years 2, 3, 4 and 5 : via an admission and equivalence committee

Registration directly with the school’s educational service and according to an annual calendar

ESADHaR is an associate member of the COMUE Normandie University (Community of Universities and Establishments), a member of CESAR (Conference of Higher Education of the Agglomeration of Rouen), as well as of CHEERS (Le Havre Conference of Establishments of 'Higher Education and Research).

ESADHaR also offers:

• a public preparation program for entrance exams to higher schools of art and design,
• a VAE center (Validation of Acquired Experience),
• public courses for children/teenagers/adults and internships,
• cultural events (conferences, seminars, exhibitions, shows, etc.), in collaboration with Norman actors but also with national and international partners.

Level of study

• Prep
• BTS/BUT
• Professional license
• License
• Bachelor
• Master
• PhD

Number of students

• 146 in Le Havre