Registrations for the postgraduate certificate edition 25|26 are open.  

You can hand in your application through the Application Portal here

More information on the Application Portal can be found below, in the section "Online  Registration"


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Each application is assessed on a case by case basis, which includes the candidate’s diploma, CV, portfolio, and personal motivation (all in English). In case of doubt, the performance on an interview is decisive on the applicant’s suitability. Commonly accepted degrees are shown below. The list is not exhaustive and candidates are encouraged to contact us for advice about the suitability of degrees, qualifications, performances and/or experiences. The programme is primarily accessible to candidates holding:

• a Belgian master or bachelor degree in disciplines related to designing and/or building of spaces on different scales, and/or designing and/or manufacturing products,

• a foreign master or bachelor degree in disciplines related to designing and/or building of spaces on different scales, and/or designing and/or manufacturing products.

All applicants must be fluent in both spoken and written English.

This is an intensive 30 ECTS postgraduate course, comparable to a half-time, standard master year.

The ECTS are divided over the year, as follows:

Foundations (12 ECTS) 

●      Reflective sessions 3 ECTS

●      Hands-on ateliers 6 ECTS

●      Material explorations 3 ECTS

Participatory & preparatory actions (9 ECTS)

●      Project definition/brief (for and with the community)

●      Design (of the interventions)

●      Planning and organisation (festival and building activities)

●      Communication

Project realizations (9 ECTS)

●      Festival & Building activities (sharing with the community)

●      Magazine and short movies (sharing with a wider audience)

Study load per ECTS is 27 hours, meaning that the 30 ECTS-programme has a study load of 810 hours (27 x 30 ECTS). The programme consists of weekly class sessions and 3-day and 5-day workshop weeks, both with mandatory attendance. In addition, an important part of the postgraduate is spent on self-study on predefined topics framed within specific assignments, and the dissemination of outcomes after the realisation of the building project. To fully immerse yourself in this intensive journey, you'll need to dedicate at least one additional day per week.  The program also includes a minimum four-week construction site internship. 

Occasional excursions may be organized. The timing of these excursions is fixed in dialogue.

For a deeper insight into the challenges and the incredible opportunities this journey offers, we encourage you to explore the testimonials of past participants.

Tuition fee is in total 3,950 EUR (excl. 21% VAT), comprised of: 

• a fixed component of 1,420 EUR (excl. 21% VAT) 

• a variable component of 2,530 EUR (excl. 21% VAT)  

Participants who succeeded the entire programme are awarded an official postgraduate certificate ‘Building Beyond Borders’. In case the participant does not hold a master degree, a certificate permanent education ‘Building Beyond Borders’ is awarded.

Classes will take place, partly at

• The faculty of Architecture and Arts of Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building E, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium

• The specific workshop related location

Interested? 

To register you have to complete an online registration (via the UHasselt Application Portal). By submitting your online registration, you agree with the terms of UHasselt SEE.

After clicking the above link, you need to click "New Application",  and make sure you select the below parameters:

More information on the Application Portal (and Frequently Asked Questions) can be found here.

Yearly, the number of places is limited to 25 participants.

The online registration needs to be fully completed before the administration will make a decision about your admission. You always get a response about your admission. When you are admitted to the postgraduate certificate Building Beyond Borders, you will receive an invoice to pay the registration fee before the start of the programme. The registration fee needs to be paid before the start of the programme. 

You need the following information to register:

• Identity: your contact information (name, date of birth, ...)

• Study programme: 

  • Academic year: 2025-26

  • Programme: Postgraduate

  • Postgraduate degree Building Beyond Borders

• Address: Enter your home address (domicile or official residence in your home country) exactly as it is shown on your passport or identity card.

• Higher education: Provide an overview of all programs (bachelor, master, ...) that you have followed (and obtained) that are relevant to this training.

• Specific training: Please mention any additional relevant education (not bachelor/master) here.

• Professional experience: Give your most recent work experience and / or work experience(s) that are relevant to the course that you are going to follow.

• Finances: How do you like to pay the registration fee: private or a company?

• Up/Download: Some documents need to be sent beforehand to the administration. Please upload these files here. (only .pdf, .doc or .jpg files)

  • Copy of your diploma(s)

  • CV

  • Portfolio

  • Passport photograph 

  • Motivational letter

After the first step, you will get a log-in (e-mail & password). With these data you can consult, modify or complete your online application.

Cancellation policy

By submitting your online registration, you agree with the terms of UHasselt SEE.

For cancellations between admission and the start of the programme, an administrative fee amounting to 10% of the registration fee will be charged. The participant can only cancel or modify his/her registration by letter or e-mail. This cancellation needs to be addressed to buildingbeyonderborders@uhasselt.be or Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium and to be confirmed.

For cancellations after the start of the programme, the full registration fee is due.

*Non-EU candidates are asked to apply before May 1st to ensure on-time VISA applications

• Visa

• Bringing along family members

• Health care

• Living costs

• Other useful information

The info session for the upcoming 25|26 edition will be anounced around January 2024. If you are interested in attending the info session, you can fill out this form without obligation to receive further updates.