Fashion and Materials (ENAMOMA-PSL)

Dauphine – PSL, the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (EnsAD) and MINES Paristech – PSL contribute to the program.
The teaching team is multidisciplinary, and is composed of teachers from not only these institutions but also    other academic institutions as well as the professional world.

Theoretical and technical courses are mainly taught in the ENAMOMA workshop in Résidence St Jacques and at the Université Paris-Dauphine. Students also have access to the material library, to the workshops offered by EnsAD ( can be accessed by taking an appointment with the technicians) as well as to the fablab of MINES Paris - PSL. The Mode & Matière programme also takes place at LA CASERNE, the first Parisian accelerator for eco-responsible fashion.

The  degree awarded by Université PSL is a Master’s degree (recognized by the State). The RNCP data sheet for this level 7 program can be consulted on the France Compétences website.

For Master 1 (M1) applicants , only one track is possible: the “Creation” track. This  enables students to follow all the blocks of courses over the two years.

For Master 2 (M2) applicants, there are 3 possible tracks depending on the student’s academic background and project:

• “Explorations”
• “Transformations”
• “Proposition”

See the Curriculum tab for more details

All students enrolling for the program follow the introductory courses in Block 0 “Fundamentals of management, fashion and materials”.
Next they choose one of three tracks according to their preference:
-    Semester 1:

• Strengthening their skills in ecodesign (Block 1)
•  Or strengthening their professional experience (Block 4)

-    Semester 2:

• Developing their understanding of the methods and dynamics of innovation (Blocks 2 and 3)
• Or developing a personal exploratory project (Block 5)

The choice of track can be discussed during the interview stage of the admission process with the teaching team (and modified if necessary).

Full-time students who follow the program in the traditional initial training mode have free time on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which they can then devote to different goals. For example: more in-depth personal work, developing an entrepreneurial project (with support from PSL Pépite) or a research project. They can also attend courses on other PSL programs in various disciplines, depending on scheduling and whether places are available. Language classes are also on offer (foreign languages or French for non-French speakers).

Following the apprenticeship training path enables students to take advantage of professional immersion within an organization for one to two years. Apprentices are at the university 2 days per week and also have several intensive weeks of courses throughout the year. Depending on their track, they also spend 2 to 6 months full-time in the company. Registration fees are paid by the professional branch and as remuneration apprentices receive a percentage of the minimum wage, according to their age, their experience in the apprenticeship and their course of study. This is a demanding and stimulating work scheme for the apprentices, who undertake to invest as much in their academic training as in their work with their employer.

Yes, students enrolled in "formation initiale" can benefit (without administrative re-registration) from an internship agreement lasting until the date of the end-of-year jury. (beginning of December 2023)

Students with a management / organizational sciences, sciences and engineering profile can apply for the Master’s Year 2 with no previous training in clothing design or textiles. There will be an introductory course at the beginning of the year so that students can learn the essential vocabulary and actions.
Note, however, that this is simply an introduction which does not aim to develop a dual expertise. The aim of the Fashion & Materials Master’s degree is to enable students to acquire a basic knowledge and view of subjects outside their usual area of expertise, so that they can grasp the issues across different disciplines. Students arrive on the course with their own expertise, which they retain, build on and enhance throughout the program, as they interact  with other students and the multidisciplinary teaching team.

Holders of a “Bachelor’s” diploma, obtained as part of a 3- or 4-year program, in France or abroad have the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree. With this, it is possible to apply for the Master’s Year 1.

To apply for Master’s Year 2, candidates must have a Master’s Year 1 or equivalent.

No. Year 1 of the master's degree in Fashion & Materials is only open to students with a Bachelor's degree in art studies, clothing, or textile design. Candidates with a background in science, engineering, and management/organizational science can apply for the Master 2.

A pre-selection in Master 2 of Fashion & Materials can be proposed to candidates admitted to the first year of D.U. Research in Management (English track) or the Master program Marketing & Strategy, both offered by Université Dauphine-PSL. Interested candidates are invited to contact us at enamoma@psl.eu after applying to the first year of these two Master’s programs.

The attestation of a minimum B2 level is required for non-English speaking candidates in reference to the levels of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
It is preferable to attach the certificate when applying via the platform.
If you are unable to submit this document when applying, you may attach a registration proof for a test or any useful information about your level.
Any applicant who has not provided the requested certification at the time of application will be required to submit it by June 20, 2023 via enamoma@psl.eu.
Applicants who have studied or worked in English-speaking institutions for at least one year do not need to provide any proof of their English level.

A basic level of French language is required for non-French speaking applicants with a minimum level of A2.
If you are unable to submit this document when applying you may attach a registration proof for a test or any other useful information about your level.
Any applicant who has not provided the requested certification at the time of application will be required to submit it by June 20, 2023 via enamoma@psl.eu.
Applicants who have studied or worked in French institutions for at least one year do not need to provide any proof of their level of French.

See the Admissions tab for details on the documents to include in the application.
In addition to providing the required documents, when applicable, candidates should also indicate their choice of track and study format (traditional initial training or apprenticeship training).

You can make a sworn statement of all the grades you obtained. The original transcripts must be produced at the time of final enrollment.      
Note, anyone making a false declaration for themselves or for another person is liable to the penalties set out in Article 441-1 of the French Penal Code, with punishments of up to three years in prison and a fine of €45,000.

Applications must be submitted on the PSL admissions platform. If they are submitted after the deadline or if they are incomplete, they will be inadmissible, with no appeal possible.

No, this choice is only given as a guide when you apply and can be discussed during the interview with the teaching team. The same goes for the choice between traditional initial training and apprenticeship training.

If your application is on the waiting list, you could be informed about your admission at any time, as it depends on confirmation of  successful candidates during different admission sessions.

For any technical question about your application file on the platform, contact the PSL admissions service.
For any question specific to the program, contact the teaching team for the Master’s degree in Fashion & Materials.

Students are selected on the basis of academic performance, professional experience, level of commitment and motivation. For eligible applicants, the purpose of the interview stage is to get a better assessment, in particular, by considering the following points     :

• General understanding of the curriculum and whether it is a suitable match for the candidate’s profile and personal project
• Interest in issues relating to the transformation of the world of fashion and materials
   
• Ability to flourish in the teaching context of the program

During the interview, the jury will also assess candidates’ level of English, and for non-Francophones their basic command of French.

10 students will be recruited in the first year (M1) and 20 students in the second year (M2) for the start of the academic year in September 2022.

No. I you are not admitted, you can apply again the following year.

You can confirm your application and wait for the notification of the other applications. If you do not confirm your application, you will lose your admission. When confirming your application, please inform us at enamoma@psl.eu if you are still waiting for further results.

To complete enrollment:

• Your application must have been accepted by the training program
• You must have confirmed your acceptance on the application platform
• You must have received your confirmation to enroll
• You must send all the required documents (especially the certificate showing you have the level of diploma required and the certificate showing your language level)

If any of these documents is missing, you will not be able to pay your tuition fees, obtain your student card or your school registration certificate

Enrollment for the Master’s degree in Fashion & Materials is an online procedure and is offered by Université Paris-Dauphine – PSL. This procedure is described in the enrolment confirmation document sent to you by email. The procedure described in the email must be followed carefully.

Initial training: go to the Admissions tab for the tuition fees.
Apprenticeship training: apprentices are full-time employees and, via the professional branches, their company pays the fees for the course.
Lifelong learning: go to the Lifelong learning tab for the tuition fees.

Students are detached from their parents’ tax household if they can show that they are financially independent (all the following conditions must be met):

• The student lives at a different address from his or her parents
• The student no longer receives material support from his or her parents/guardians
  

• The student makes his or her own income tax declaration (2021 tax declaration on 2020 income)
• The student has declared a gross overall income equal to and/or greater than €8,000

Applications are made directly on the Paris CROUS website. The Fashion & Materials program can be found on the Dauphine drop-down list.

Students who join the program in Master’s Year 1 commit to a two-year contract. Students who join in Master’s Year 2 commit to a one-year contract.

Since 1st January 2019, the age limit for signing an apprenticeship contract has been set at 29, unless you have a recognized disability.

Formasup Paris IDF organizes the work-study contracts for apprentices attached to the program. Go to the CFA website for more information on the apprenticeship system.

Anyone wishing to resume their studies after an interruption of at least 2 years and have at least 3 years of professional experience is eligible for lifelong learning.

To join the program at Master’s Year 2 as a lifelong learner, you must have a Master’s Year 1 diploma in one of the disciplines associated with the program (design, management / organizational sciences, sciences and engineering) or have achieved a level recognized as equivalent. This equivalence is assessed from a 2-page (maximum) summary which you submit with your application. This should describe your professional career path and the skills you have developed. Further information may be requested later.

Lifelong learning students study within the same group as students in traditional initial training and apprenticeship training.

The PSL Welcome Desk provides support for students with all their administrative procedures (before and after their arrival) and offers a series of cultural activities throughout the year: Renewal of residence permits, Accommodation and insurance, Health, Transport, Student Jobs, Museum visits, language exchange, etc.

International candidates are invited to submit their application directly to the PSL platform.
Alternatively, the application can be submitted from the CampusArt website for candidates who live in a country using the “Études en France” (Studying in France) procedure (Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo Brazzaville, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, United States, Gabon, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey and Vietnam).

The apprenticeship scheme is open to all European Union and non-European Union students.
Applicants from outside the European Union must have a student (“étudiant”) residence permit.
A good command of French is required (B2/C1 level) to make it easier to look for an apprenticeship contract.

Following the model of graduate schools at the top international universities, and unprecedented among higher education institutions in France, PSL’s graduate programs offer top-level graduate training at Master’s and Doctorate levels, based firmly on the scientific resources of all the PSL component schools. Your training will be based on research in PSL’s laboratories and those of our international partners, and year on year you will build your professional project, either in research (academic or industrial), the private sector or entrepreneurship.

Because it is an interdisciplinar program, the Master's degree in Fashion & Materials is part of the Management, Arts and Engineering graduate programs. Within the framework of the Management graduate program, it is possible to follow a double degree allowing the validation of the D.U. Research in Management 2 at the same time as the Master 2 in Fashion & Materials.

You can mention in your cover letter your interest in the double degree when you apply for the Master 2 in Fashion & Materials.

For students already enrolled in the Master 2 in Fashion & Materials, registration to the D.U. RIM 2 is free.

No, only students of the Master 2 in Fashion & Materials enrolled in initial training can apply for the D.U. RIM 2.

Most of the courses of the D.U. RIM 2 are validated directly by equivalence by following the Master 2 Fashion & Material. The complementary courses to be validated are: "Research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies", "Advanced perspectives in organization theories", "SPOC DD & RSE" and "Research project".

The D.U. is mainly taught in English.

No, but students enrolled in initial training in the Master’s degree in Fashion & Materials are able to attend classes offered in the Arts and Engineering Graduate Programs as an auditor, provided they have the required qualifications. In this way they can improve their training both through research and by keeping up to date with broader research developments in other fields.