Admissions
Want to join us? Here is how.
You don't need a perfect file or a polished portfolio to start. The simplest way is to come and see us: pick the date that suits you, or ask for a one-to-one meeting.
First, one thing to know
You don't need to have proven everything to apply. At CAD, we look at a trajectory, a curiosity, a desire to make things. Portfolios can be in progress. Files can have gaps. What we look for is a person who wants to become a designer, not a profile that's already finished.
Portfolio
No need to be pro. Drawings, photos, school projects, experiments. We want to see how you look, not whether you already know everything.
Academic background
Secondary school, European Baccalaureate, equivalence: we accept many formats. If in doubt, let us discuss. No one is rejected on transcripts alone.
Hesitation
That is actually a good sign. Hesitating means asking the right questions. We prefer a candidate who hesitates over one who never wondered.
Choose your visit.
The next chances to come and see the school, judge for yourself and ask your questions. No date suits you? Write to the secretariat: they will offer you an appointment.
- 12 FebruaryOpen Day, Autumn 2026CAD, 25 rue Roberts-Jones, 1180 UccleFrom 14:00 to 18:00
- Whenever suits youA one-to-one meeting with the directorOn site or by videoAround 30 minutes
Already decided? Apply online →
Once you apply, here is what happens
1
File received
Email confirmation within 48h. We start reviewing your application.
2
Interview
Video call or on site, ~45 minutes with a faculty member. We talk about your project, look at your portfolio together.
3
Answer
Within 7 days after the interview. Acceptance, request for additional material, or redirection to a different program if relevant.
4
Enrollment
Place confirmation and administrative steps (visa, housing, tuition).
Tuition fees
Undergraduate - BA & Postgraduate - MA · €9,500/yr EU, €11,000/yr non-EU
Same fee for undergraduate and postgraduate, locked for the program duration. €300 registration fee included.
Prefer to get the brochure and think it over?
We send a complete info-pack (programs, fees, testimonials, a day in the life) with no commitment. You write back when you're ready to move forward.