International
ésam Caen/Cherbourg has been developping internationally for more than 30 years, through a wide range of ambitious projects that nurture its pedagogy and favor its attractivity.
The school has developed partnerships with around forty institutes in Europe and around the world, through the Erasmus+ program or individual agreements.
Student mobility is a priority : it occurs all along their curriculum with study trips, semesters or internships abroad. The school welcomes 20% international students, through its partnerships or Campus Art platform. Staff exchanges (teaching or training) are also encouraged.
The International office manages a variety of projects : residency programs, exhibitions, workshops with foreign partners.
Esam Caen/Cherbourg is a member of the ELIA network (European League of Institutes of the Arts).
Contact :
France Jacquel-Blanc
International coordinator
Tel : 00 33 (0)2 14 37 25 52
Fax : 00 33 (0)2 14 37 25 01
E-mail : ri@esam-c2.fr
After school
Prague residency 2026
Antonin Popelin, who graduated from a Master degree in Fine Arts from ésam in 2025, won the call for applications for a three-month residency in Prague (Czech Republic). From September to November 2026 he will be working in a studio provided by MeetFactory Art Center and will benefit from a production grant covered by ésam.
Exchanges
Incoming exchange applications
ésam Caen/Cherbourg welcomes applications for an exchange study period from partner institutions.
Candidates must send a dossier to ri@esam-c2.fr with the following documents: Application form, CV, Cover letter, Portfolio, Copy of ID/Passport and Photo.
The deadline for application is May 15th for the Autumn semester and November 15th for the Spring semester.
Networks
ELIA
ésam Caen/Cherbourg is a member of ELIA, the European League of Institutes of the Arts, a globally connected European network that provides a dynamic platform for exchange and development in higher arts education.
Events
Erasmus Days
Every year the school is involved in the Erasmus Days, an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme and european citizenship. Participants coming back from mobility organize an event for students and staff of the school.
Events
Turbulences Évasion
On September 22nd, 2026, all second-year Art and Edition Master students will present their mobility experiences in the auditorium at 10:00.