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International Class Graphic and Digital Media

Type

Exchange

Timing

Autumn Semester

Location
Campus Spoor Noord - Ellermanstraat

This international semester combines 3 expert classes and 1 project. Read on to find out more about our International Program in Antwerp.

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This international program is conceived to:

  • deepen your skills and knowledge in a particular field of study
  • apply your skills and knowledge into a short and long term multidisciplinary project
  • challenge both your individual work ethic and team work

You can choose 3 expert classes. In these classes experts from specialized fields go deeper into specific niches and topics linked to Design. There are over 10 expert classes to choose from (see below, subject to change). At the end of the classes, you will need to pass an exam and/or deliver and present project results. As an Erasmus student you will integrate easily as you follow the classes together with your Belgian 3rd year student colleagues. English is the language of instruction, if not you will receive instructions.

You will also be part of 1 project: International Multidisciplinary Lab (IML). During the 2 weeks of IML, your focus is exclusively directed to solve a design challenge offered by an international partner. Your team members will be Belgian (and international) students from different design backgrounds. Every team member brings his/her skills to the table. Together you manage the design process from the research phase until the presentation of your results.  

Who

You can participate if you are an incoming Erasmus student from one of our partners, studying and having finished at least 4 semesters in the field of the proposed expert classes. This means that you will already need a more than solid background in and a zealous passion for the subject matter. In addition to that you will of course need to be fluent in written and spoken English. 

Administration incoming students
Academic information

Courses

You can find the course list for 2026-2027 below.
The course descriptions for 2026-2027 will be published on 1st April at the latest. In the meantime the course descriptions of 2025-26 can be consulted on the right by opening the course list 2025-26 (subject to changes). 
 

You need to choose 3 expert classes.

14 Expert Classes, all 8 ECTS

  • 2D Motion Graphics Expert Class
  • 3D Motion Graphics Expert Class
  • Video and SFX Expert Class
  • Realtime Motion Graphics Expert Class
  • Immersive Storytelling Expert Class
  • Coding Expert Class
  • UX/UI Expert Class
  • Illustration Expert Class
  • Typography Expert Class
  • Photography Expert Class
  • Brand Identity Expert Class
  • Packaging Expert Class
  • Brand Experience Expert Class
  • Visual Media Expert Class
  • Advertising Expert Class

Read a detailed description of all expert classes here.

Note:

  • The expert classes are subject to change.
  • Some expert classes might overlap, so requests will need to be reviewed case by case.
  • Some expert classes have a limited number of participants, so if there are more applications than available places, a selection will be made based on the quality of your application.

Courses Exchange Students 2026-27

*modeltraject steeds onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen

Timing and Location

Welcome WeekMonday 14th September 2026 - Thursday 17th September 2026
Welcome daysThursday 17th + Friday 18th September 2026 (to be confirmed)
Start of programmeMonday, 21th September 2026
Official end dateFriday 5th February 2027*
Holidays

Autumn Break: Monday 2nd November 2026 – Sunday 8th November 2026 (1 week)
Winter Holiday: 21st December 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027 (2 weeks)
Other free days: 11th November 2026

Location:

AP Campus Spoor Noord - Viaduct
Ellermanstraat 71
2000 Antwerp

Registration

Nomination deadline: 15th April 
Application deadline: 1st May.

Our practical classes can hold only a limited number of students. After the deadline of application, a selection will take place based on availability of the requested courses, motivation/CV and, if necessary, date of application.

After the deadline, a selection will take place by the international coordinator at AP and there might be an additional live online interview.

AP partner institutions should nominate the student via our registration system Mobility Online before 15th April. The link to the nomination form will be sent to all partner institutions; If you did not receive it, please contact us at incomingstudents@ap.be . Once nominated, students will receive an automated mail to complete the application.  You can find the full application procedure here.

After the selections, additional information will be given, pertaining to:

  • Welcome week and welcome day
  • Accommodation
  • Procedures for registration (residence permit)
  • Entry requirements
  • Activities, integration & facilities
  • Invitation letter, for visa purposes

Credits

You can find the AP Grading scale here.