École du Louvre

The École du Louvre (French pronunciation: [ekɔl dy luvʁ]) is a selective institution of higher education and prestigious grande école located in the Aile de Flore of the Louvre Palace in Paris, France. It is dedicated to the study of archaeology, art history, anthropology and epigraphy. Admission is based on a competitive entrance exam after secondary school (lycée), though candidates may also apply after two or three years of university studies in the subjects of history, classics, literature, geography, philosophy and art. The school offers an undergraduate programme, a master's programme and a doctoral programme as well as a preparation class for civil service entrance exams.

Type

Grande école

Founded

1882

Students

1,200

Also known as

Ecole du Louvre