Design School Kolding (DSK) is a public higher education institution focusing on design education in Kolding, Denmark. Here are some key information about the school:

Overview

Established in 1967

Institutional nature: public

Main campus location: Ågade 10, 6000 Kolding, Denmark

History

Design School Kolding was founded in 1967 and is one of the oldest design schools in Denmark.

The school has gradually grown in recent decades and has won a good reputation internationally.

School Strength

The school has about 340 students and some doctoral students, including business doctoral students.

Offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs covering multiple design fields.

Enjoys an international reputation in multiple disciplines, especially in industrial design, fashion design, textile design, visual communication design, etc.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation and practical learning, encouraging students to develop skills through practical projects.

Focus on the combination of theory and practice to cultivate students' innovative thinking and critical thinking ability.

It attaches great importance to international education, recruits a large number of international students, and offers a variety of courses taught in English.

Subject settings

Undergraduate courses:

Industrial Design

Fashion Design

Textile Design

Visual Communication Design

Master courses (taught in English):

Design for People

Design for Planet

Design for Play

Design Management (in cooperation with the University of Southern Denmark)

Doctoral courses:

Industrial Doctor

Research Doctor

Professional direction

Design for People: Focuses on people-oriented design, including product design, service design and social design.

Design for Planet: Focuses on sustainable design and environmentally friendly design, exploring how to solve global environmental problems through design.

Design for Play: Sponsored by LEGO, it focuses on toy design, game design and children's product design.

Research Center

DSK has several research centers, such as:

Sustainable Design Research

Social Design Research

Game Design Research

Fashion and Textile Design Research

Ranking

According to the QS World University Rankings, Kolding School of Design is usually ranked around the top 100 in the world in the field of art and design.

In specific design fields, such as industrial design and fashion design, DSK often ranks among the world's top.

International Cooperation

DSK actively participates in international exchange programs and has established cooperative relations with many design schools around the world.

Provides exchange student programs to promote students' international vision and cultural exchange.

Offers English-taught courses for international students and preparatory courses.

Campus

The campus is located in the center of Kolding, with convenient transportation.

The campus has modern teaching facilities, studios, libraries and laboratories.

Provides a rich campus life, including various exhibitions, lectures, seminars and social activities.

Cost

For EU/EEA students, Kolding Design School is usually free, but a small registration fee is required.

For non-EU/EEA international students, tuition fees vary depending on the major, generally between 6,500 and 13,900 euros per year. The specific fees should be consulted directly with the school or visit its official website for the latest information.

In terms of living costs, although the cost of living in Kolding is relatively low, you still need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.