SAI Study Abroad: Paris - Paris College of Art (PCA)

Paris College of Art (PCA) is a premier art and design school rooted in the rich artistic landscape of Paris. For over 30 years, the school has offered visiting and degree seeking students the opportunity to engage with the Parisian art scene while developing their portfolios under the guidance of industry professionals. Courses are taught in English by a world class faculty, and PCA serves an international student body representing over 50 nationalities. The campus enrolls approximately 250 students and features exceptional studio facilities.

Since becoming a fully independent degree granting institution in 2010, PCA has moved into a refurbished historic building in the culturally rich 10th arrondissement, a neighborhood filled with art studios, textile shops, creative agencies, and cafés.

In addition to supporting students throughout their stay in Paris, SAI’s on site staff also coordinates a range of activities and excursions throughout the term, including a weekend trip to the South of France (semester only), a visit to “l’Institut du Monde Arabe Museum”, a walking tour of Paris, a day Trip to Deauville, and much more. 

SAI students in Paris experience the overlapping cultural currents which flow through this ancient city; from its origins as a small settlement on the banks of the Seine River, to its globally-recognized status as the capital of modern French culture. From astonishing architecture, to world-class fine arts, to a thriving business scene, the treasures of Paris many and varied.