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Howest University of Applied Sciences · Belgium

Industrial Product Design

A three-year design degree in Kortrijk.

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Where
KortrijkBelgium
Degree
Professional bachelor
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: 1 July (EEA)
Admission
Open to all who qualify
EU/EEA fee
€1,181.402026-27
More facts
Degree
Professional bachelor
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: 1 July (EEA)

Every date in Belgium

What it is

The whole product design process, from concept and CAD to a production-ready prototype, about two-thirds of it in studios and workshops (wood, metal, 3D printing, laser cutting), with an optional interior-product track.

What you need

  • No portfolio or subject requirements published: an access diploma, B2 English and a motivation letter.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Howest

A diploma giving access to university at home, B2 English and a motivation letter. The IB counts for English if taught in English, or with English A/B HL at 5 or English B SL at 6. €50 fee.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on howest.be

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    No entrance test or ranking: a qualifying diploma, B2 English and a motivation letter admit you. Howest may close a programme once one country hits its limit.
Sources (2)
  1. Industrial Product Design at Howest — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements

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