Design Academy Eindhoven

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) is a globally recognized and prestigious university of fine and performing arts, specializing exclusively in design. Renowned for its critical and conceptual approach, DAE is celebrated for cultivating some of the most innovative and influential designers in the world.
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Tuition Fees, Cost of Living & Accommodation at Design Academy Eindhoven

Cost Of Living

€ 5000

Bachelors

  • € 16800

Masters

  • € 16800

Design Academy Eindhoven Departments

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Design

Distinguished Alumni of Design Academy Eindhoven

Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Design Academy Eindhoven

A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO, HAVO, or MBO level-4 diploma.

Successful completion of a portfolio assignment and an assignment day (or online alternative).

A positive result from the intake interview.

Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80).

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Design Academy Eindhoven Corporate Partnership

  • Phillips Edison : Philips: Students are hired through collaborative research projects and internships focused on healthcare, well-being, and strategic design, often leading to full-time positions.
  • Moooi : Moooi: Talent is scouted directly from the graduation show for roles in product design, art direction, and interior styling, valuing the bold and artistic sensibility of DAE graduates.
  • Vitra : Vitra: The company engages with students through workshops and masterclasses, with hiring occurring for product design and color/material research, heavily influenced by alumni like Hella Jongerius.
  • IKEA : IKEA: Collaborates on specific design projects and internships through the "IKEA of Sweden" design team, hiring graduates who can work on democratic design for a global audience.
  • Heijman : Heijmans: A construction company that partners on live projects exploring the future of housing and public space, hiring graduates for strategic and spatial design roles.
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Notable Achievements of Design Academy Eindhoven

Achievements

01.
Dave Hakkens' Precious Plastic reaches Version 4.0

a global open-source movement originating from a DAE graduation project, demonstrating the academy's impact on social and environmental design practices worldwide.

Year
2018
02.
Iris van Herpen presents her first solo show at Paris Haute Couture

a monumental achievement for an alumna, showcasing how DAE fosters radical innovation that can disrupt established industries like high fashion.

Year
2011
03.
"World's Top 25 Design Schools" by BusinessWeek

a key recognition of its global influence and the high caliber of its graduating designers.

Year
2007

Notable Innovation, Research & Development Design Academy Eindhoven

Notable Innovation

01.
Luma

While van Herpen's practice is her own, her groundbreaking 3D-printed, biodegradable sculptures and garments, developed with scientists, represent the pinnacle of material innovation and speculative design fostered at DAE.

Year
2020
02.
The Ocean Cleanup Interceptor

While The Ocean Cleanup was founded outside DAE, the design thinking and prototyping skills honed at the academy were instrumental in developing the systems to capture plastic in rivers before it reaches the ocean.

Year
2018
03.
The Readymade Project

A series of projects exploring open-source design and modularity, which later evolved into the global phenomenon Precious Plastic, providing blueprints for community-run plastic recycling workshops.

Year
2010

Explore Programs & Courses at Design Academy Eindhoven

Program name
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
Bachelor of Design 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
€12449
20th Mar
(September)

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