De Vinci Higher Education

De Vinci Higher Education

Paris La Defense, France

"A Paris La Defense group of engineering, business and digital schools"

Private Higher Education Group Engineering and Business 🌐 www.devinci.fr https://www.devinci.fr

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About De Vinci Higher Education

De Vinci Higher Education (Pole Leonard de Vinci) groups three schools at Paris La Defense: ESILV (engineering), EMLV (management) and IIM (digital creation). Its main campus opened in 1995 and the group now serves about 10,500 students, with ESILV also in Nantes. Students from the three schools work together on joint projects, and international students apply on a dedicated online portal.

Rankings & Recognition

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QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

ESILV - CTI-accredited engineering degree EMLV - management school IIM - digital school

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

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Key Facts

1995 Campus Opened
approx. 10,500 Total Students
3 Schools
Paris La Defense Location

Popular Programs

Engineering Data and AI Cybersecurity Financial Engineering Management Digital Design

Application Details

Application Route International portal (online)
Intakes September

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 92%
I-20 Processing Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Post-Study Work 2 years (APS)
Green Card Pathway Talent Passport (skilled work)

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship School and Eiffel scholarships

Career Outcomes

2 years (APS) Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

De Vinci Higher Education is in Paris La Defense (Pole, Arche and Cyber campuses), with an ESILV site in Nantes.

Campus Details

Paris La Defense + Nantes

Campus Forecast

Oceanic climate: mild winters and warm summers

Student Life & Housing

Housing

Private rentals shared flats and homestays near La Defense

Dining

Campus restaurants and nearby cafes

Health & Wellness

French student social security covers medical care

Activities & Clubs

Student clubs Sports teams Cultural festivals

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students approx. 10,500

Cost Deep-Dive

Annual Tuition €3,000 – €45,000 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

De Vinci Higher Education admits international students in September through its online portal and interview.

Scholarships at De Vinci Higher Education

2 scholarships available

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All Levels

De Vinci International Scholarships

Bachelor/Master Scholarships for international students

Deadline: Ask counsellor
All Levels

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Master/PhD Monthly allowance + travel

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate High-school diploma or equivalent. ESILV offers English-taught international programmes.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for Master and MSc programmes. English or French test as set by each programme.

English Proficiency

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

PTE Academic

Required Documents

Passport copy Highest degree certificate Academic transcripts CV Motivation letter Recommendation letters Language certificate (English / French) Proof of funds Photo

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Check programmes and entry rules on the De Vinci international portal.
2
Apply online
Apply through the De Vinci international portal or the Etudes en France portal where required.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language proof.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview or test.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and pay the deposit if requested.
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for the long-stay student visa, then validate it online within 3 months of arrival.

Campus & Location

De Vinci Higher Education is in Paris La Defense (Pole, Arche and Cyber campuses), with an ESILV site in Nantes.

4 of 4 courses
Master's 3
De Vinci Higher Education
📍 Paris La Defense
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 5 years
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De Vinci Higher Education
📍 Paris La Defense
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 2 years
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De Vinci Higher Education
📍 Paris La Defense
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
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Bachelor's 1
De Vinci Higher Education
📍 Paris La Defense
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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