Design Sciences

Architecture

Approach the city as your laboratory, focusing on context and feasibility of your plans

Incoming exchange students are welcome in

  • 2nd cycle: 1st year Master (4th year of study)
  • Autumn/Winter semester or full year (exchange for only the Spring semester is not possible!)

Portfolio

Your portfolio should be a coherent, well-designed document that presents your qualifications and creativity clearly. Make sure to include a title page and a brief intro (who you are, your background, and interests).

Main Content

Focus on your best academic work using varied formats:

  • Models, Plans, Sections
  • Renders, Sketches, Diagrams

Each project should include a short description (objective, role, tools used).

If you want, you can add details that reflect who you are beyond your work, such as key skills (software, languages, etc.), hobbies and interests, photos or reflections from meaningful trips.

Format

  • Max 40 pages
  • Clean, consistent layout
  • High-quality visuals

Keep it focused, professional, and personal—this is your chance to showcase both your work and your personality.

Course Catalogue

Exchange students can select courses from the Course Overview. Detailed information can be found here.​

​Some courses are offered in English (indicated with ‘Language of instruction = English’), other courses are in Dutch, but with English facilities for exchange students.

Mandatory courses:

  • Autumn semester: 
    • 2001FOWARC - Design Studio 1
  • Full year:
    • 2001FOWARC - Design Studio 1
    • 2002FOWARC - Design Studio 2
    • 2029FOWARC - International Design Workshop

Please be aware that the course list may undergo slight changes due to schedule adjustments. Upon arrival, the academic coordinator will review the selected courses with each student individually.

We do not provide support for students who are coming for thesis research.