Similarly, French architectural design education has also been brought into the unified diploma system in Europe (bachelor-master-doctor):
The first stage: the academic system lasts for 3 years, and after graduation, you can get a diploma in architectural design, which is equivalent to a bachelor's degree;
The second stage: the academic system is 2 years, and after graduation, you can get the national architect diploma, which is equivalent to a master's degree;
The third stage: the academic system lasts for 2 years, and after graduation, you can get a doctorate in architectural design, which is equivalent to a doctorate.
There are 20 architectural design schools in France, which belong to the French Ministry of Culture.
These institutions can award professional diplomas with six-year higher education level, in-depth diplomas in architectural design and HMONP qualifications (qualifications necessary for starting a business and contracting projects in one's own name).