- The duration of study for a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree in all majors is four academic years for students admitted on the basis of a high school diploma, and two years for those admitted to the upgrade program based on the institute and their qualifications.
- The default duration of study is four years, but it is possible to enroll in full-time, intensive study, enabling the student to graduate in three years.
- The academic year is divided into three semesters, and the University Council determines the start and end dates of studies and exam dates according to the university calendar.
About the academic track
The Bachelor of Industrial Design program aims to graduate designers capable of developing innovative products that meet user needs and keep pace with market and sustainability demands. The program combines theoretical foundations in design, engineering, and materials science with practical applications in digital and manual modeling, using the latest technologies such as 3D printing and parametric design.
The program focuses on:
- Consumer product design (furniture, electronics, medical devices).
- Design Thinking and User Studies.
- Sustainability and Recycling in Design.
The program is taught in fully equipped design studios, with collaborative projects with industrial companies such as IKEA and Siemens.vision:
To be a leading regional center for contemporary industrial design education by 2030.
mission :
Preparing creative designers capable of developing products that meet human and environmental needs.
The academic track combines an academic and technical approach, aiming to enable students to acquire basic scientific knowledge as well as the practical design skills necessary to apply their knowledge within a real-world corporate environment. The academic track also targets a segment of students who are prevalent in the job market but seek to:
- Enhance and develop her knowledge and skills.
- Apply this knowledge and skills directly within their real work environment.
- Developing her social and professional status by obtaining an advanced university degree
- This segment is usually familiar with the nature of the labor market and its requirements and is able to provide a correct and clear assessment of the quality of the educational material, the nature of the education, and its suitability to their practical experience, on the one hand, and the labor market situation, on the other.
Goals
- Develop drawing and modeling skills.
- Promote innovation in product design.
- Integrating technology and sustainability.
values
Creativity, sustainability, teamwork, professional ethics.
Key features of the program:
- Focus on sustainability.
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning (60% practical applications).
Target groups:
1. Students with a high school diploma (or equivalent) from a scientific or technical background.
2. Professionals working in design fields who wish to develop their skills.
3. Innovators interested in modern technologies in industrial design.Study system (virtual education):
- Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Zoom (live and recorded lectures).
- Design programs, virtual labs (VR Labs).
- Weekly discussions, group assignments via digital boards (Miro, Figma).
- Lectures 3 days/week, the rest of the days for project work and consultations.
Study Duration
Conditions for success and graduation
1. Each course is evaluated out of 100 points.
2. A student is considered to have passed a course if they obtain a final score greater than or equal to 60% of the course grade.
3. A student is considered to have conditionally passed if they obtain a score of 50 in the course and their overall semester GPA is greater than 2.00 out of 4.00.
4. If a student passes a course and obtains a full mark, the university has the right to verify the student’s level through an oral interview or written exam, and confirm their success in the course or declare them failed if they are not at the required level.
5. If a student fails a course, they must retake it and their exams and pay the full costs.
Graduation Average:
The averages of the courses passed by the student over the five years are added together and divided by the total number of courses, to calculate the overall average.
48 courses - 148 credit hours
First semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IN 101 | Introduction to Industrial Design | – Vocabulary : Design history, design principles. – Outputs : Mood Board. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| IN 102 | Freehand drawing and perspective | – Vocabulary : drawing techniques, projection. – Output : drawings of simple products. | 4 | 6 | compulsory |
| IN 103 | Manufacturing materials (1) | – Vocabulary : Properties of wood, metals, plastics. – Output : Material samples. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| ENG 101 | English for Design (1) | – Vocabulary : Design terms. – Outputs : Presentation. | 2 | 3 | compulsory |
| IN 104 | hand modeling | – Vocabulary : cut, shape, assemble. – Output : a physical model of a product. | 4 | 7 | compulsory |
| IN 105 | Basic design programs | – Vocabulary : SketchUp, Illustrator. – Outputs : 2D/3D digital design. | 2 | 4 | compulsory |
Second semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IN 201 | Future Leadership Tools | – Vocabulary : Creative project management. – Outputs : Action plan. | 2 | 3 | compulsory |
| IN 202 | technical drawing | – Vocabulary : geometric projections, dimensions. – Outputs : product plans. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| IN 203 | Manufacturing materials (2) | – Vocabulary : Compound materials, templates. – Output : Simple template. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| ENG 102 | English for Design (2) | – Vocabulary : Product description. – Output : Product catalog. | 2 | 3 | compulsory |
| IN 204 | Digital modeling (Rhino) | – Vocabulary : 3D modeling. – Output : Printable digital model. | 4 | 7 | compulsory |
| IN 205 | Small product design | – Vocabulary : Design of everyday tools. – Output : Physical model. | 4 | 7 | compulsory |
Third semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IN 301 | Design Studio (1): Furniture | – Vocabulary : chair and table design. – Output : 1:1 scale model. | 6 | 10 | compulsory |
| IN 302 | Human and Design | – Vocabulary : Anthropometrics, Ergonomics. – Outputs : Product analysis. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| IN 303 | 3D printing | – Vocabulary : printing techniques. – Output : printed product. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| IN 304 | sustainable design | – Vocabulary : Recyclable materials. – Output : Environmentally friendly product. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| ENG 301 | English for Design (3) | – Vocabulary : writing proposals. – Outputs : design proposal. | 2 | 3 | compulsory |
| IN 305 | Materials Workshop | – Vocabulary : Experiments on new materials. – Output : Experimental report. | 1 | 2 | compulsory |
Fourth semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IN 401 | Design Studio (2): Electronic Devices | – Vocabulary : Design of everyday usable devices (speakers, controllers). – Outputs : A working model with a basic electronic circuit. | 6 | 10 | compulsory |
| IN 402 | Computer-aided design (SolidWorks) | – Vocabulary : Advanced 3D modeling, motion simulation. – Output : CAD-ready file. | 4 | 6 | compulsory |
| IN 403 | Packaging design | – Vocabulary : packaging materials, printing, branding. – Outputs : complete packaging with visual identity. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| IN 404 | History of Industrial Design | – Vocabulary : Main design movements (Bauhaus, Postmodernism). – Outputs : Comparative analysis of two products. | 2 | 3 | compulsory |
| ENG 401 | English for Design (4) | – Vocabulary : Writing market studies. – Outputs : Market report for a product. | 2 | 3 | compulsory |
| IN 405 | Laser cutting workshop | – Vocabulary : cutting techniques, safety. – Output : laser cut product. | 1 | 3 | compulsory |
Fifth semester (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IN 501 | Design Studio (3): Medical Instruments | – Vocabulary : Medical design requirements, health standards. – Output : Medical device model. | 6 | 10 | compulsory |
| IN 502 | Parametric design (Grasshopper) | – Vocabulary : Variable design algorithms. – Output : Parametric model. | 4 | 6 | compulsory |
| IN 503 | Design Project Management | – Vocabulary : scheduling, budgeting, team management. – Outputs : project plan. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| Optional (1) | Choose two subjects from : | ||||
| IN 504 | Car design | – Vocabulary : Aerodynamics, User Interface. – Outputs : Scale model. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 505 | Lighting design | – Vocabulary : smart lighting, light distribution. – Outputs : functional lamp. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 506 | Future materials | – Vocabulary : smart materials, nano. – Outputs : applied report. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
Semester 6 (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IN 601 | Design Studio (4): Smart Products | – Vocabulary : IoT in design, interactive interfaces. – Output : Smart connected product. | 6 | 10 | compulsory |
| IN 602 | Design for Manufacturing (DFM) | – Vocabulary : cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency. – Output : manufacturable design. | 3 | 5 | compulsory |
| Optional (2) | Choose 3 subjects from : | ||||
| IN 603 | luxury product design | – Vocabulary : luxury materials, craftsmanship. – Output : luxury model. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 604 | Design for children | – Vocabulary : safety, educational. – Output : educational game. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 605 | Interior architectural design | – Vocabulary : Space planning. – Output : Space model. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 606 | Artificial Intelligence in Design | – Vocabulary : Generating designs with AI. – Output : Project using MidJourney. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
Chapter Seven (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IND 701 | Design Studio (5): Integrated Projects | – Vocabulary : Solving real-life problems. – Output : Final product with documentation. | 6 | 10 | compulsory |
| Optional (3) | Choose 4 subjects from : | ||||
| IND 702 | Design for public spaces | – Vocabulary : garden furniture, waiting stations. – Output : scale model. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IND 703 | Environmentally responsive design | – Vocabulary : Adaptation to climate. – Output : A product that interacts with the environment. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 704 | Functional Fashion Design | – Vocabulary : smart clothes. – Output : clothing model. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
| IN 705 | Marketing for design | – Vocabulary : Brand. – Outputs : Marketing plan. | 3 | 5 | Optional |
Chapter Eight (18 credit hours – 30 ECTS)
| Course code | Course name | Course Description | watches | ECTS | Type |
| IND 801 | Graduation project | – Vocabulary : Development of a complete industrial product. – Output : Presentation to a committee. | 8 | 12 | compulsory |
| IN 802 | Practical training | – Vocabulary : Training in design companies. – Outputs : Training report. | 6 | 10 | compulsory |
| IN 803 | Preparing a professional portfolio | – Vocabulary : Business presentation. – Outputs : Website/catalog. | 2 | 4 | compulsory |
| IN 804 | Industrial Property Law | – Vocabulary : Patents. – Output : Virtual patent application. | 2 | 4 | compulsory |
Additional notes :
- Electives : The specialized track is chosen (e.g., smart products, furniture, or medical design).
- Projects : Each studio includes a final exhibition (Design Exhibition) to evaluate the works.
- Practical training : Can be replaced by a free design project for master’s students.