Bachelor Industrial Product Design
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 | September | €1200 per year | €8000 per year |
Domestic fees apply to all EU applicants
About Bachelor Industrial Product Design, Bachelor Degree - at Howest University of Applied Sciences
Do you dream of designing your own products? Are you interested in design, technology, 3D printing, materials and prototyping? Do you like to be inventive and creative? Then the unique bachelor study programme of Industrial Product Design (IPD) is made for you. Gradually, we will teach you all the steps of the design process: from creative concept through design and technical elaboration to the presentation of a sustainable design that is ready for production.
The bachelor’s programme in Industrial Product Design at Howest offers hands-on training in sustainable design to students with a passion for innovative problem solving. This three-year, full-time programme is taught entirely in English and is offered at our Kortrijk campus to both local and international students. In our fully equipped workshops, students are immersed in a world of creativity where they are encouraged to develop and test their ideas freely with the support of an experienced team of instructors.
The curriculum incorporates all phases of the design process, from ideation and concept selection to prototyping, testing and production. Design methodologies, design sketching and visualisation, CAD, technology, style and trends, prototyping, production, user-centred design, sustainability, business management and teamwork - these are our keywords. Students employ these core concepts to create tangible solutions for a sustainable world all in close collaboration with our industrial partners.
Located in the heart of Kortrijk, a UNESCO City of Design in Belgium, our Industrial Design Centre benefits from its position in a city characterized by the many international companies housed there and their reputation for fine craftsmanship, innovation, and quality design.
Year after year, our graduates are being recognized for the outstanding quality of their work: Textirama awards 2021, Ecodesign awards OVAM 2020, Salone del Mobile in Milano 2021, Designer of the Year 2020, Henry Van de Velde awards, Reddot Design Awards.
There is also a wide selection of international exchange opportunities to consider. There is the Erasmus programme with several schools to choose from, internships abroad, and the chance to go to DeTao in Shanghai for two semesters. Throughout the programme there are many opportunities to connect with professionals in the field. There is also great job security after graduation.
To check out our facilities, go to www.industrialdesigncenter.be. For a taste of our students’ award-winning work, visit www.industrieelontwerpers.be or find us on Instagram at @howestipo.
Entry requirements
Contact Howest University of Applied Sciences to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Howest University of Applied Sciences
- Innovative programmes for real-world careers
- Guaranteed internship placement during your studies
- 90% employment rate within 6 months after graduation
- Global community, diverse perspectives (100+ nationalities)
- Cozy and safe environment in beautiful cities - medieval Bruges and Kortrijk - member of Unesco creative cities network
- Vibrant campus life beyond studies
- Paris, Amsterdam, London - all within 3 hours reach by train
- Best chocolate in the world
- You can eat French (actually Belgian) fries every day :)