Our most popular course!

BA in Design preparation course

Early bird offer until 31st of August!

Course zoom schedules:

GROUP 1:
(Biweekly lessons)
Mondays at 17:00 - 20:00 CET (Central European Time)
September 8th 2025 - 
December 1st 2025
+ 2 spring seminars & individual tutoring at your request.
GROUP 2:
(Biweekly lessons)
Wednesdays at 12:00 - 16:00 CET (Central European Time)
September 10th 2025 - 
December 3rd 2025
+ 2 spring seminars & individual tutoring at your request.
GROUP 3:
(Weekly lessons)
Fridays at 12:00 - 16:00 CET (Central European Time)
October 24th 2025 - 
December 5th 2025
+ 2 spring seminars & individual tutoring at your request.
PRICE:
690 - 2090 €

If you want to become:

#Designer
#Industrial Designer
#Visual communications Designer
#Graphic Designer
#Service Designer
#Product Designer

Do you want to know more about the course?

Our teachers will be happy to tell you more:

One course – many design programs

Most of our students plan to apply for several top design schools – and each has its own unique application process. This course is designed to prepare you for any design program in the world.

You'll develop the creative thinking, visual communication, and portfolio-building skills needed to succeed across a variety of admissions systems.
Our students apply to programs like:
  • Aalto University (FI) – BA in Design and Media
  • Design Academy Eindhoven (NL) – BA in Design
  • Umeå Institute of Design (SE) – BA in Industrial Design
  • Royal College of Art (UK) – Foundation or BA level
  • Politecnico di Milano (IT) – BA in Interior or Product Design
  • and many more

Aalto University is among the world’s top-ranked design schools – in 2023, only 6.8% of applicants were admitted to the BA in Design and Media. Similarly, Design Academy Eindhoven has a demanding application process, including two required assignments and a portfolio.

Success in these processes requires creativity, clarity, and a strong personal voice – all of which we help you develop. We support you in tailoring your application to each school – from assignments to portfolio.

APPLY today!
Get into the design school of your dreams
One course.  All the tools.  Tailored for top international programs.

Master creative assignments, build a powerful portfolio, and prepare for the world’s leading design schools – with expert guidance every step of the way.

What you’ll gain

  • A clear understanding of different fields of design and entrance expectations
  • Practice with typical application assignments from leading universities
  • A stronger, more focused creative portfolio
  • Expert feedback and one-on-one guidance from experienced instructors
  • Encouraging peer interaction and idea development

Course content

  • Portfolio Preparation
  • Design Thinking & Concept Development
  • Design Basics
  • Visual Art & Drawing Foundation
  • Entrance Exam Coaching
  • Application & Interview Support

    We offer professional guidance, practice assignments, and experienced teachers' feedback to improve your project focus. You will get tutoring and comments on your application process to ensure your work meets the school's requirements. Peer support and discussions about your ideas are also provided and encouraged, as design most often is teamwork!

    We follow each school’s rules regarding tutoring and feedback, ensuring your work remains authentic and aligned with application guidelines.

Choose your preferred learning method and and sign in or apply to the course!

Self paced
course

Study anywhere, at any time!

690 €

  • 7 video lectures and lesson slides immediately at your disposal
  • 7 subject related quick tasks to ease you into the ideas
  • 7 homework projects relevant to the admission process
  • Teacher's feedback on your returns
  • Personal tutoring on your admission process

Fixed time zoom
course

Next groups on September 2025!

Live Teacher's interaction and peer support. Apply now to this high demand course!

890 €

  • 7 Zoom lessons with Teacher - group interaction 3 hours/lesson, 21 in total
  • 7 video lectures and lesson slides to get back to at any time
  • 7 subject related quick tasks to ease you into the ideas
  • 7 homework projects relevant to the admission process
  • Teacher's feedback on your returns
  • Personal tutoring on your admission process

Guaranteed learning course

Next groups on September 2025!

Boost your chances with this all-inclusive course. Send your application today!

1990 €

  • Course guarantee - if you don't get a study place in this admission round, you can join the course for free next year.
  • Fixed-Time zoom course with all it's content and learning benefits (see left)
  • Teacher's feedback on your returns
  • Personal tutoring on your admission process
  • EXTRA LEARNING PACKAGE 1: Digital Design foundation course to enhance your presentation skills
  • EXTRA LEARNING PACKAGE 2: Your chosen SDS Foundation course for more extensive training with 10 lessons and 20 projects

Our students love us!

Why us?

Scandinavian Design School is located in Finland. We have guided our students to successfully enter  Finnish and International creative degree programs for almost two decades now. Our professional teachers have a solid understanding of the qualities and requirements the programs are looking for in their potential students.

In joining the course you will attain skills and capabilities to apply to any Design BA program in the world.

Fixed-time zoom classes

Study from anywhere in the world in a teacher-led zoom class

Peer support

Similar minded study group motivates and provides different perspectives for your learning!

Teacher’s feedback

Get live feedback from your teacher and fellow students

We have 10+ years of experience with proven results

Of our students were invited to the second stage in their application process

Of our students applying to DAE in 2024 were offered a study place.

Of our students applying in 2023 were accepted to Aalto University.
(6% of all applicants)

Of our students got a study place in one of their destination universities
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