Course overview and planning

The programme comprises 30 ECTS credits, starting September 22th 2025, structured as a half-time programme.

Planning

The programme follows the academic calendar of the University of Antwerp, starting the last week of September. The second semester starts early February.

A mandatory Kickoff day is held September 17th 2025, for every participant. International students will participate the entire welcome week.
On-site course days are structured as follows: two hours of theoretical background, two hours of applied theoretical insights and half a day project work, including consultation and feedback sessions.
Peer reviews and discussion are regularly scheduled to foster collaboration and shared learning. 
The two main challenge-based projects span an entire semester and concludes with a presentation of results. The service design challenge is conducted in semester 1. The systemic design challenge in semester 2.
The individual self-development track runs throughout the entire academic year.
No exams are held; assessment is based on continuous evaluation, peer evaluation and jury evaluation.

Location

Stadscampus of the University of Antwerp, in the building O of the Department of Product Design and Development, Paardenmarkt 94, 2000 Antwerp.