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ECTSCATALOGUE
PRACTICAL STUDENT
GUIDE
2010-2011

1.INTERNATIONAL OFFICE......................................................................................................5
1.1 Presentation.....................................................................................................................5
1.2 Visiting address...............................................................................................................5
Departemental contacts 2009-2010..............................................................................................6
2. ERASMUS INFORMATION AND APPLICATION...................................................................8
2.1 New changes as of 2009 2010 onwards.......................................................................8
2.2 Deadlines........................................................................................................................8
2.3 Application file...............................................................................................................8
2.4 Language of instruction..................................................................................................8
2.5 Obligatory course unit Made in Belgium (6 ECTS credits)........................................8
2.6 EILC language course Dutch.......................................................................................9
2.7 Registration at the University College............................................................................9
2.7 Enrolment fee..................................................................................................................9
2.8 Registration in the host town..........................................................................................9
2.8.1 EU student and Period of stay < 3 months...........................................................9
2.8.2 EU student and Period of stay > 3 months............................................................10
2.8.3 You are NOT a national from one of the member states of the European Union
and Period of stay < 3 months........................................................................................10
2.8.4 You are NOT a national from one of the member states of the European Union
and Period of stay > 3 months........................................................................................10
2.9 During your stay:..........................................................................................................10
2.10 At the end of your stay:...............................................................................................10
2.11 Change of address / e-mail..........................................................................................11
2.12. Stop of exchange........................................................................................................11
3 APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS..............................................12
3.1 Enrolment procedure Bachelor degrees............................................................................12
3.1.1.Introduction................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Deadlines:..................................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Documents needed at time of application at Sint-Lukas...........................................12
3.1.4 Documents at time of enrolment in the institution:...................................................12
3.1.5 Language test.............................................................................................................13
3.1.6 Language level Dutch................................................................................................13
3.1.6.1 Dutch.......................................................................................................................13
3.1.6.2 Language certificates..............................................................................................13
3.1.7. Artistic aptitude test..................................................................................................13
3.2 Enrolment procedures master degree programmes...........................................................14
3.1.1 Deadlines...................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 Basic competences.....................................................................................................14
3.1.3 Overall requirements for admission of international students...................................14
3.1.4 Assessment procedure................................................................................................14
3.1.5 Language requirements..............................................................................................14
3.1.5.1 English proficiency level........................................................................................15
3.1.6 Diploma requirements................................................................................................15
3.1.7 Other requirements....................................................................................................15
3.1.8 Results of the assessment...........................................................................................15
3.1.9 Specific types of agreement for master courses.........................................................15
3.3 Study fees Bachelor and masters programmes,; advanced master of Transmedia..........16
3.3.1 Payment of enrolment fees........................................................................................17
3.3.2 Additional fees...........................................................................................................17
3.3.3 Study grants Flemish ministry of Education..............................................................17
4 PRACTICAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................19
4.1 Student services............................................................................................................19

4.1.1 Initial drawing / mathematics course modules......................................................19


4.1.2 Student card...........................................................................................................19
4.1.3. Payment at school.................................................................................................19
4.1.4 Log in / E-mail.......................................................................................................19
41.5 Internet facilities.....................................................................................................19
4.1.6 Financial matters....................................................................................................20
4.1.7 Social services........................................................................................................20
4.1.8 Tutoring and student coaching...............................................................................21
4.1.9 Course documentation service...............................................................................21
4.1.10 Library.................................................................................................................21
4.1.11 Cafeteria / student restaurant...............................................................................21
4.1.12 Premises / location of the different building of Sint-Lukas.................................21
4.1.13 Reception.............................................................................................................22
4.1.14 First aid................................................................................................................22
4.1.15 Fee for using equipment and services..................................................................22
4.1.16 Estimated living costs..........................................................................................22
4.1.17 Leisure activities..................................................................................................23
4.2 Public transport.............................................................................................................23
4.3 Insurance / medical treatment.......................................................................................23
4.3.1 Health Care....................................................................................................................23
4.3.2 Health Insurance............................................................................................................24
4.3.3 Emergency number........................................................................................................24
4.3.4 Pharmacies (Apotheek)..................................................................................................24
4.3.5 How to contact a doctor?...............................................................................................24
4.3.6 Dentist (Tandarts)..........................................................................................................24
4.3.7 Hospitals........................................................................................................................25
4.4 Student jobs...................................................................................................................25
4.5. Housing / accommodation...........................................................................................25
4.6 Language training centres.............................................................................................25
4.6.1 ILT or Leuven language centre of the University of Leuven.........................................25
4.6.2 University Language center of HUB.............................................................................25
4.6.3 Brussels chamber of commerce ( ITO or VUB University Language Institute is only
open to VUB students)............................................................................................................25
4.6.4 Linguapolis (Antwerp)...................................................................................................26
4.6.5 Audiovisueel centrum (Brussel)....................................................................................26
4.6.6 Other possibilities..........................................................................................................26
5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.....................................................................................27
5.1 EATING OUT / DRINKING OUT...............................................................................27
5.2 MEDICAL QUESTIONS AND HEALTH INSURANCE...........................................27
5.3 SHOPPING...................................................................................................................27
5.4 SPORTS AND LEISURE.............................................................................................29
5.5 TELEPHONING...........................................................................................................29
5.6 TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT......................................................................................30
6 TEACHING INFORMATION..................................................................................................31
6.1 ECTS - system..............................................................................................................31
6.1.1 Semester system.....................................................................................................31
6.2. ECTS Key features......................................................................................................31
6.3 ECTS Grading scale......................................................................................................31
6.4 ECTS of exchange students..........................................................................................31
6.5 ECTS counsellor...........................................................................................................31
7. COURSE- ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION..................................................................33
7.1 Study and exam regulation...........................................................................................33

7.2 Academic calendar 2009 - 2010....................................................................................33


7.3. Online course catalogue...............................................................................................34
7.4 Overview of the different departments, objectives of the courses and list with the
degree programmes.............................................................................................................34

1.INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
1.1 Presentation
The International Relations Office supports international students; it provides information regarding:
- international student services at the Sint-Lukas Brussel,
- study abroad opportunities for Belgian students,
- international internships abroad,
- development cooperation;
- bilateral agreements between universities
- international programmes such as Erasmus Mundus, Lifelong Learning Programme or LLP, Tempus
Tacis, Jean Monnet, Asia Link, etc.

1.2 Visiting address


International office (level 0 P-buiilding)
Paleizenstraat 70
B 1030 Brussels
Belgium
IMPORTANT:
For urgent matters or in case of emergency appointments can be made by phone.
e-mail: international@sintlukas.be
Tel: + 32 (0) 2 250 11 00
Fax: + 32 (0) 2 250 11 11

Wim Aerts

International Relations
Manager

Accessible
T: +32/(0)2.250.11.00 (general)
+32(0)2.250.11.14 (office Internat.)
Mob: +32/(0)476.92.53.39
F: +32/(0)2.250.11.11
e-mail wim.aerts@sintlukas.be
international@sintlukas.be

Course leader
Academic bachelors of
Audiovisual and Visual
arts
Master programmes

Peter De Schutter

Accessible
T: +32/(0)2.250.11.80
F: +32/(0)2.250.11.11
E: peter.deschutter@sintlukas.be
Git Ceulemans

Course leader
professional bachelor of
Construction technology

Accessible
T:
Mob:
F:
e-mail

+32/(0)2.250.11.91
+32/(0)477/60.47.41
+32/(0)2.250.11.11
git.ceulemans@sintlukas.be
Natalie Vanderick

Course leader
professional bachelor of
Interior Design
Accessible
T:
Mob:
F:
e-mail

+32/(0)2.250.11.92
+32/(0)475/90.00.61
+32/(0)2.250.11.11
git.ceulemans@sintlukas.be

Departemental contacts 2009-2010


Fine art

Mr. Fik Van Gestel


T +32/(0)2 250 11 00

Mr. Braem Georges


T +32/(0)2 250 11 00

Miss Greet Billet


T: +32/(0)2 250 11 00

E: fik.vangestel@sintlukas.be

Illustration

Advertising
design

Graphic
design

Film

Mobile: +32.(0)472/218.138
georges.braem@sintlukas.be

Johan Stuyck
T: +32/(0)16 47 02 95
M: +32/(0)476/20.45.98
dream.team.nv@pandora.be ,
johan.stuyck@sintlukas.be ,
johan.stuyck@oogachtend.be
Miss Inge Ferwerda
M: +32/(0)477.60.51.00
E: inge.ferwerda@sintlukas.be
Mr. Vincent Knecht
T: +32/(0)2/223.55.00
E: vincent@triumviraat.com ,
vincent.knecht@sintlukas.be ,
vincent@megaluna.be
Miss Patrice Toye

Mr. Kris Mergan


T +32/(0)2/250.11.00
Animation
Mobile: +32/(0)473/739.737
film
E kris.mergan@sintlukas.be
kris.mergan@telenet.be
RRonny Smedts
T: +32/(0)475/50.53.75
Photography
E: ronny.smedts@sintlukas.be ,
imaginenation@pandora.be
Miss Natalie Vanderick
T +32/(0)2/250.11.95
Interior
Mob: +32/(0)475/900.061
Design
E natalie.vanderick@sintlukas.be,
natalie@1to1architecture.com
Mr. Walter Mommaerts
Building
T +32/(0)2/250.11.91
technology E :
walter.mommaerts@sintlukas.be

Miss Dorothe Van den Berghe


M: +32/(0)477/85.40.97
E: Dorothee.VandenBerghe@sintlukas.be
,
dorothee.van.den.berghe@belgacom.net
Mr. Boris Debackere
T: +32/(0)2/250.11.00
Mobile: +32/(0)478/41.27.26
E: boris.debackere@sintlukas.be,
boris@squint.be
Maarten Van Volsem
Course leader
Mob: +32/(0)478/439.905
E maarten.vanvolsem@sintlukas.be

Rudy Mets
T: +32 2 243 14 85
Mobile: +32/(0)475/911.107
E: rudy.mets@sintlukas.be

Mobile : +32/
(0)472.68.37.39
E:
greet.billet@sintlukas.be

2. ERASMUS INFORMATION AND APPLICATION


2.1 New changes as of 2009 2010 onwards
As of 2009-2010 all departments will gradually implement an international semester in the 5th semester (=1st
semester of our 3rd Bacherlor year), what will become the sole mobility period in our bachelor program!!!!
Consequences:
Students are limited to shift amongst different departments. They should focus at least on one major course
(Interior design, Construction technology, Film, Animation film, Graphic design, Photography and Fine arts;
We prefer to receive students in the winter semester or for the whole academic year. Summer semester is
more difficult, since many course modules of the summer term build on course units of the winter term;
Applying exchange students will not any longer be admitted to 1 or 2 BA course programs anymore. Students
should meet at least 3 BA level in one of the above-named majors.

2.2 Deadlines
Student applying for spring semester of 2009 2010: not possible!!!
Student applying for the fall - winter semester of 2010-2011: deadline 15 May 2010
(**)Students applying for spring semester of 2010-2011 :- deadline 15 November 2009:
(**)It will be evaluated to allow again to a limited extent spring mobility in 2010-2011. We prefer to receive students in the winter semester or for the whole
academic year. Summer semester is more difficult, since practical course units of the summer term build on course units of the winter term

2.3 Application file


Application file should consist of:
Application Form duly completed and signed!(TYPEWRITTEN)
Letter of motivation in English or French;
Portfolio (not required from student applying for Construction Technology);
Learning Agreement proposal;
Transcript of records of their passed academic progress -> the grades / results you obtained until now
Study / course program 2009-2010 for which students will be / are enrolled in the home university
+

Copy of ID-card
2 small pictures
health insurance copy (at time of enrolment)
insurance Civil liability (at time of enrolment)

Please also keep in mind that we will not longer accept application forms that are handwritten. Each application
form should be a typewritten form.

2.4 Language of instruction


Our language of teaching is Dutch. Only our master-after-master programme Transmedia is entirely taught in
English and is only accessible by students who have already earned a previous master degree.
More and more degree programmes offer course units in English or can be completed by self-study using English.

2.5 Obligatory course unit Made in Belgium (6 ECTS credits)


We will offer again to exchange students one English taught course unit, which is called Made in Belgium. This
course unit set up by different teachers goes deeper in on the art themes and techniques Belgium is quite famous
for: contemporary art, architecture, design, photography, film and animation film and comics illustration.
Each exchange student, regardless ones degree programme will have to join and complete this course unit.

2.6 EILC language course Dutch


Only open to Erasmus exchange students. In case you want to take a Dutch language course, please apply
through your home institution well in time and before leaving. Our institute participates in an EILC language course
offered by the Erasmushogeschool Brussel.
For the academic year 2010 - 2011 the Intensive Erasmus Language Course for Dutch language will take place in
co-operation with the following institutes of higher education: Erasmus Hogeschool (EhB), VUB, HUB and SintLukas Brussel. Colleagues from HUB and EhB are responsible for the courses and social activities.
The course starts: to be confirmed in due course
The course ends: to be confirmed in due course
Deadline of application: 31 May 2010 (tbc)
Procedure of application:

download the application form and your co-ordinator of the home university has to send it to Mr. Johan De
Stercke by e-mail: johan.de.stercke@ehb.be
Applications need to be sent electronically to Mr. De Stercke, not to the co-ordinator of Sint-Lukas, and a
paper version won't result in any acceptance for the EILC-course. Applications that are not sent by the sending
Erasmus co-ordinator will also not be considered valid.
Documents: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/erasmus/eilc/index_en.html

2.7 Registration at the University College


Students are required to register at the Sint-Lukas Brussels College of Art and Design, in the International Office,
Paleizenstraat 70, B-1030 BRUSSELS (Belgium), within 8 working days following their arrival.
Please bring with you:
your accommodation agreement and (again)
a copy of your health insurance and
your insurance Cival liability.
Organize your voyage, so that youre able to join one the international information and introduction days, which are
held at the beginning of each semester.
The International Office will provide students with a special student card, a cultural youth pass and a personal email account of the college at enrolment, provide information about an apartment or kot (student digs) in
Brussels.
Contact: Wim Aerts, T: +32 (0)2 250 11 14, F: +32 (0)2 250 11 11
E: wim.aerts@sintlukas.be

2.7 Enrolment fee


Students participating in a European or international exchange program or students from a university (college) that
has a bilateral agreement with our institution, do not have to pay a tuition fee at the host university.

2.8 Registration in the host town


If you plan to live in Belgium for some time, you must register at the local Town Hall (called: maison communale
or gemeentehuis) at the Aliens Department (Dienst Bevolking/afdeling Vreemdelingen) of the town or town area
where you are living within 8 working days after arrival.
The following website will provide you with the locations of each town hall:
http://www.bruxelles.irisnet.be/en/region/region_de_bruxelles-capitale/communes.html
Please check the municipality (gemeente or commune) in which you live by using the ZIP code (postal code) in
your address. Most of you will live in one of the following municipalities: Schaarbeek, Brussels centre, SintJoost : Saint-Josse. Before you go to the local Town Hall, make sure you take the appropriate documents with you
as listed below.

2.8.1 EU student and Period of stay < 3 months


If you are a national of one of the member states of the EU and you intend to stay in Belgium for less than 3
months all you need to do is to report as soon as possible after your arrival at the local Town Hall.
You need to take your passport and sign and collect the form called aankomstverklaring / dclaration darrive/
declaration of arrival. This procedure is similar to signing a hotel register.

2.8.2 EU student and Period of stay > 3 months


If you are a national of one of the member states of the EU and you intend to stay in Belgium for longer than 3
months, you need to submit the following documents at the local Town Hall within 4 months after arrival:
your identity card or international passport
the registration certificate proving that you are officially registered as a student at the Sint-Lukas College
of Art and Design Brussels
your housing contract so that you can prove where you live
your European Health Insurance Card delivered by your home country
5 identity photos
some Town Halls may also require a birth certificate
Once you have registered at the local Town Hall, you will receive your resident permit - it is your Belgian
identity card. At the end of your stay in Belgium you will have to return your Belgian identity card to the
Town Hall.

2.8.3 You are NOT a national from one of the member states of the European Union and
Period of stay < 3 months
Upon arrival in Belgium you should report to the local Town Hall with your passport and/or VISA Type C (if required)
and sign and collect the form called aankomstverklaring / dclaration darrive. This procedure is similar to
signing a hotel register.

2.8.4 You are NOT a national from one of the member states of the European Union and
Period of stay > 3 months
If you are NOT a national of one of the member states of the EU and you intend to stay in Belgium for more than 3
months you need to submit the following documents at the local Town Hall within 4 months after arrival :
a valid international passport (minimum 1 year) and your VISA Type D
the registration certificate proving that you are officially registered as a student at the Sint-Lukas College
of Art & Design Brussels
proof of scholarship or grant or financial guarantee form
your housing contract so that you can prove where you live
5 identity photos
a birth certificate, certificate of marital status and a certificate of good conduct covering the last five years
(max. 3 months old).
During your stay here, it is advisable to inform the embassy or consulate of your country in Belgium that you are a
resident in Belgium. Embassy staff will act as a contact point if something happens to you here, or in your home
country. It is also possible for you to vote at your embassy in national elections, if necessary.
You can find the addresses of all foreign embassies in Belgium on the following website:
http://www.diplomatie.be/en/addresses/belgium/default.asp
Do not expect to receive the residence permit immediately. A waiting time of two months before one gets the final
document is not an exception. But while waiting you are not obliged to stay at home!

2.9 During your stay:


we would like to receive an updated report every 3 weeks on how your doing, which courses you are
participating, etc by means of a visit or an e-mail report.

The Learning Agreements document should be handed over to the International Office at the start of the
exchange period, i.e. at the time of registration, even if the LAs are draft versions.
If for some reason the Learning Agreement can only be drawn up at some time during the students
exchange period, it should be sent to the home institution as soon as possible

2.10 At the end of your stay:


you will receive your Certificate of Stay or Certificate of Residence
you will get your Transcript of Records. If evaluations takes place after your departure ToRs will be forwarded
to the home university

if you have used a bank card of the institution (check chapter 8, subsection Payment at the college), please
return it before leaving.

2.11 Change of address / e-mail


Every change of address or e-mail should be notified immediately to the international office and the departmental
co-ordinator. This is to ensure that your correspondence arrives at the correct address.

2.12. Stop of exchange


You can stop your exchange upon written request. You will need to address your request to the international office
and to the departmental co-ordinator.

3 APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS


3.1 Enrolment procedure Bachelor degrees

3.1.1.Introduction
Please note that Sint-Lukas Brussels itself does not offer bachelor courses in English!!!!!!
The general admission requirement for higher education is the Flemish "Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs", the
secondary school leaving certificate. Foreign students wanting to study at SInt-Lukas need to prove having
obtained a secondary school leaving certificate giving access to university education in their country.

3.1.2 Deadlines:

EU-students: 01/06/2009
EER-students: 01/06/2009
Non -EER students: 15/05/2009

3.1.3 Documents needed at time of application at Sint-Lukas


Students are required to provide the following documents:
student application form to a bachelors degree
application form artistic aptitude test (Visual and Audio-Visual arts)
a certified translation into English, French or Dutch of your diploma of secondary education or, if you have
already completed a bachelors degree, a copy of that degree;
a legalized copy of that diploma + list of results : (normally the legalisation is done by the Belgian
Embassy of the country where the diploma was issued or by legal authorities);
Exceptions on legalisation: in some cases countries are exempt from legalisation and may provide a certified true copy by the local
municipality or authority (i.e. in the country where the diploma was issued):
A) The country where the diploma was issued has an agreement with Belgium concerning the exemption from legalisation: Denmark,
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Martinique, Monaco, New Caledonia, The Netherlands,
Switzerland.
B) The country where the diploma was issued has signed "The Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign
Public Documents" (1961). In that case your diploma has to bear the "Apostille". For more information on this convention, to see
whether the country where your diploma was issued has signed the convention and to find out who can put an apostille on the copy of
your diploma, go to the official website: The Hague Conventions on Private International Law
C) Diplomas and transcripts issued by a recognised educational institution in France can certify their own documents. This means
that your can submit a certified true copy (by the institution) of your French diploma.

an official document from the ministry of education or from a legal educational body certifying that this
diploma of secondary education gives access to university or gives the student the opportunity to participate
in the entry exams for universities (use the certificate Attesting equivalence to a foreign diploma);
university graduates need to give a certified copy of their diploma or certificate and a certified translation
into English, French or Dutch of that diploma or certificate

3.1.4 Documents at time of enrolment in the institution:


Students are required to provide the following documents:
original admission letter or deferred admission letter
proof of language proficiency - language test: proficiency in Dutch (level 4) or obtain a certificate of some other
recognized language proficiency test , again level 4
identity card and/or visum or residence permit
a legalized copy of your diploma (check: Documents at time of application)
Chinese students: APS certificate
health insurance document
proof of language proficiency - language test: proficiency in Dutch (level 4) or obtain a certificate of some other
recognized language proficiency test , again level 4
proof of solvability
your residence address in Belgium

3.1.5 Language test


As from 2009-2010 onwards Sint-Lukas Brussels will not take any language tests. Students applying for admission
to our regular degree programmes in Dutch can take part at language tests of the language centres (next chapter)
or can take the CNaVT test that will be organized in different university colleges througout the Flemish region. A list
with test centres, its location and dates and time is available on the website: http://www4.sintlukas.be/wwwen/base.jsp?pid=890D326338299E8AC1257446002B2EA0 .

3.1.6 Language level Dutch


3.1.6.1 Dutch
Most university and university colleges in Belgium require specific levels. For instance, required level of Dutch is at
least level 5.

3.1.6.2 Language certificates


The following certificates are recognized by the university college:
A proof that the applicant has successfully followed a Dutch-language study programme of at least one year,
either at an institute of Higher Education or a Secondary School;
A certificate level 5, awarded by the ILT ;
A certificate NVA5, awarded by a University Language Centre other than ILT;
A certificate PTHO (Profiel Taalvaardigheid Hoger Onderwijs) awarded by Nederlandse Taalunie, Certificaat
Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (CnaVT);
A certificate PAT (Profiel Academische Taalvaardigheid) awarded by Nederlandse Taalunie, Certificaat
Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (CnaVT).
A certificate issued by an Adult Learning Centre (in Dutch: CVO or Centrum voor Volwassenenonderwijs),
minimum level 3;

3.1.7. Artistic aptitude test


If you want to enrol for a bachelor programme in one of the below-mentioned departments, you will have to pass an
artistic aptitude test: this test is required for all applicants aiming at registration in our 1st bachelor year in the
degree programmes of Audiovisual or Visual Art. No such admission test is required for Building technology and
Interior Design.
This are the degree programmes that require an artistic aptitude test:
Audiovisual Arts (both Animation and Film degree programme)
Fine Arts
Photography
Graphic Design
The test is designed to assess the students ability to improve his/her skills, and willingness to learn. It is not meant
to assess academic knowledge. Instead, school staff will endeavour to gauge the students abilities, wishes and
ambitions, to suit the profile and possibilities of a specific curriculum.
The test is organised in the college. You can only take part in one examination session. Only those who pass the
artistic aptitude test can register for the programme for which they have passed the relevant examination.
Participating in the artistic aptitude test is free of charge.

When?
Animation film: dates 2010 to be confirmed
Film:
dates 2010 to be confirmed
Photography
dates 2010 to be confirmed
Graphic design: tests consists of two days per session: dates 2010 to be confirmed
Fine arts: tests consists of two days per session: dates 2010 to be confirmed
How to register
Please contact the student administration office in order to receive the enrolment papers or download the
enrolment papers and dates through our website: www.sintlukas.be .

3.2 Enrolment procedures master degree programmes

3.1.1 Deadlines

EU and EER students: 01/06/2010


Non -EER students: 01/05/2010

3.1.2 Basic competences


In order to start a master course at our institute one needs competencies of a graduate of the academic bachelor
course in Visual or Audio-Visual arts. Of course international diplomas brought by international applicants will have
to be assessed by an assessment commission in order to find out if the diploma is equivalent to a Flemsih bachelor
degree.
The word "competencies" is technical jargon, which in education indicates an integrated whole of well-defined
knowledge and insight, skill and attitude. This means that at the level of an academic bachelor:
you have a thorough general knowledge in the basic elements of: a) the history of film and audio-visual
arts or in visual art, photography or graphic design and their current developments; b) the fundamental
concepts, ideas, approaches, procedures and methods in the practices of filmmaking, visual arts,
photography or graphic design and their scientific/theoretic or intellectual/critical components;
you are able to assimilate and critically process visual and textual data;
You can present a significant portfolio of your own work that demonstrates that you have: a) practical
knowledge of and insight into the basic elements of film production, art production, photography or graphic
design; b) large creative potential and
the ability work and study independently and individually.

3.1.3 Overall requirements for admission of international students

diploma requirements
application file: application form + curriculum vitae + letter of motivation
language requirements
portfolio assessment

3.1.4 Assessment procedure


Direct enrolment in one of the two master programs is possible only if you have an academic bachelors degree
in Audio-Visual Arts or Visual Arts.
If you are an international students with a foreign bachelor or master degree, you can only enroll after assessment
of suitability and capability to start the MA course. This assessment will be executed by the educational committee
concerned, based on a dossier and an intake interview. The assessment will determine whether you possess
the required Basic Competencies for the course. There is no direct admission to our master's degree
programs.
Depending on the results of this assessment, the educational committee may require you to take a preparatory
course, the content and size of which are dependent on the degree of affinity concerning content between the
characteristics of the course of the attained bachelor course and the academic bachelor course in audio-visual or
visual arts. The student first has to complete an application form.
After a thorough assessment of the submitted application package, the prospective student will receive a formal
letter in which conditional admission is granted or denied. Conditionally admitted students are then invited for the
interviews in September, definitive admissions will be communicated at the end of September.

3.1.5 Language requirements


Our Masters degree courses are partly possible for English speaking students. Since 2008-2009 we have
created an offer of English taught seminars + an individual part of the studio work and the master's project can be
done, of course in English or French. Still there are some group moments with students, visiting teachers/artists in
Dutch. Only students with a good command of English, both spoken and written, will have any chance of
successfully completing the Masters program. Applicants are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English,
either by proving that some of their previous studies were successfully completed in English, or by submitting the
results of a recognized language proficiency test or another equivalent English test .

3.1.5.1 English proficiency level


MA applicants need to proof their proficiency level of English. If no language certificate is included in the application
the assessment commission will assess your proficiency of English conduct by means of a native speaker who will
join the interview.
TOEFL paper test: 550.

TOEFL computer test 213


TOEFL internet test 79.
IELTS 6.0.

3.1.6 Diploma requirements

a legalized copy of that diploma + list of results : (normally the legalisation is done by the Belgian
Embassy of the country where the diploma was issued or by legal authorities);
Exceptions on legalisation: in some cases countries are exempt from legalisation and may provide a
certified true copy by the local municipality or authority (i.e. in the country where the diploma was
issued):
A) The country where the diploma was issued has an agreement with Belgium concerning the exemption
from legalisation: Denmark, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Martinique, Monaco, New Caledonia, The Netherlands, Switzerland.
B) The country where the diploma was issued has signed "The Convention Abolishing the Requirement of
Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents" (1961). In that case your diploma has to bear the "Apostille".
For more information on this convention, to see whether the country where your diploma was issued has
signed the convention and to find out who can put an apostille on the copy of your diploma, go to the
official website: The Hague Conventions on Private International Law
C) Diplomas and transcripts issued by a recognised educational institution in France can certify their own
documents. This means that your can submit a certified true copy (by the institution) of your French
diploma.

a list with all course units that correspond with this degree
a fully content description of each course unit.
a list of results (report card);

3.1.7 Other requirements


The following documents must be submitted along with the application form:
application form masters degree program
application form Dutch language test (only for students, who enrol for the Dutch master's degree program)
or proof of language proficiency,
a curriculum vitae;
a letter of motivation;
portfolio

3.1.8 Results of the assessment


Depending on the results of this assessment, the educational committee may require you to take a preparatory
course, the content and size of which are dependent on the degree of affinity concerning content between the
characteristics of the course of the attained bachelor course and the academic bachelor course in audio-visual or
visual arts.

3.1.9 Specific types of agreement for master courses.


1.

2.
3.

Type of degree agreement


When you enroll one may choose between two type of contracts. a) diploma contract with a view to
obtaining the diploma of the course; b) a credit contract with a view to obtaining a proof of credit for one or
more course components of the masters degree. This is not possible for students outside the European
Economic area who are temporary residents in Belgium.
Since the specific character of both master courses demands intensive supervision, enrolment under an
examination contract with a view to obtaining one or more proofs of credit or with a view to obtaining a
diploma, is not possible.
Under the diploma contract, you can enroll as a full-time or as a part-time student. If you choose parttime, you first need to enroll for Critical Studies and Studio before you can enroll for the Masters
Project.
Credit agreement for studio activities
Under the credit contract, you can only enroll for Studio after the assessment of competence to do the
studio at a master level. This assessment will be executed by the educational committee concerned,

4.

5.

based on a dossier and an intake interview. The assessment will determine whether you possess the
Basic Competencies for the Studio component.
Credit agreement for the Masters project
If you wish to enroll for the Masters Project under a credit contract, you need a proof of credit for the
Critical Studies component or you need to enroll simultaneously for the Critical Studies component and for
the Studio component.
Students enrolling for the first time at Sint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art and Design need to
report to the student administration office in person. Enrolments for students who obtained their bachelor
diploma at our institute are done through a written procedure.

3.3 Study fees Bachelor and masters programmes,; advanced master of Transmedia
Most tuition fees at Sint-Lukas Brussels are calculated by a formula taking into account a fixed amount, the amount
per credit and the number of credits. In relation to the number of credits students may enrol under the form of the
following agreements:
diploma agreement (standardized agreement; student enrols in order to obtain a degree (BA or MA))
credit agreement (enrolment for a number of course components: students receives no degree, only a credit
certificate per passed course component)
exam agreement: enrolment whereby student focus on obtaining a credit certification without joining the
courses. The student will not be tutored, will not have access to any guidance, but is allowed to do his
exams
The vast majority of international students will follow their programme on a full-time basis (60 credits). Therefore
most international students pay the correct fee at the time of enrolment. Here-below you can find a breakdown of
the standard tuition fees to be paid upon enrolment:
ENROLMENT FEE ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 (to be adapted in due course)
1. DIPLOMA- AND CREDIT CONTRACTS 1
1.1. Enrolment in bachelor- and master degree programmes, bridging programmes, preparatory
programmes, initial teachers training programme, one or more course units that are attached with one or
more that are part of one or more courses.
Enrolment fee for registration of a total credit amount of 53 credits
Fixed part
Variable part
Non scholarship student
58,82
8/credit
Near-scholarship student
39,2
5,3/credit
Scholarship student3
55
Enrolment fee for registration of at least 54 and maximum 66 credits
Fixed part
Variable part
Non scholarship student
540
Near-scholarship student
317,3
Scholarship student
100
Enrolment fee for registration of more than 66 credits
Fixed part
Variable part
Non scholarship student
540
2,7/credit above 66
Near-scholarship student
317,3
1,8/credit above 66
Scholarship student
155
Enrolment fee for additional registration of scholarships students
Fixed part
Variable part
More than one registration, whereby
each separate registration counts
55/per enrolment
for less than 54 credits
More than one registration, whereby
100
the number of credits of one
+
1

A scholarship student:
a)
Complies with the conditions as stipulated in article 12 of the decrete of April 30th 2004 with regards to the Financing of students and
Student Services in the higher education of the Flemish Community and complies with the financial criteria in order to receive a study grant
by the Flemish Community, or:
b)
Is citizin of a Member State belogning to the European Economic Area (EEA) and complies with the financial criteria in order to receive een
a study grant by the Flemish Community, or

registration counts for at least 54


55 per additional enrolment
credits.
1.2. Enrolment for the postgraduate programme Transmedia
Fixed part
All students

Variable part

1.652

2. EXAM CONTRACTs
Fixed part
52,5

All students

Variable part
3,2/credits

3. COMBINATION DIPLOME- AND/OR CREDIT CONTRACT WITH EXAM CONTRACT


Enrolment fee for registrations, with a total number of credits not higher than 54 credits
Fixed part
Variable part
8 / credit, enrolled by means of
diploma and / or credit contract
All students
112,3
+
3,2 / credit , enrolled by means of
exam contract
Enrolment fee for registrations with a total number of credits higher than 54 credits
Fixed part
Variable part
Scholarship student
153,5
3,2 / credit, enrolled by exam
Non scholarship student
593,5
contract
3,2 / credit, enrolled by exam
Near-scholarship student
413,6
contract

3.3.1 Payment of enrolment fees


The students pays the total amount at once.
If the student redraws or changes his studies, he will be refunded by taking into account the following procedure:
As of November 1st:
reimbursement of the total enrolment fee minus 58,8 (administrative costs)

Between November 1st and March 1st :


53 credits

partly reimbursement
>54 credits
66 credits
298,8

Scholarship student

58,80
+
4 / credit

Non scholarship
student

58,80
+
2,65 / credit

217,8

Near-scholarship
student

55,00

71,3

As of March 1st :

> 66 credits
298
+
1,35 / credit more
than 66 credits
217,8
+
0,9 / credit more
than 66 credits
71,3

no reimbursement of the fee

3.3.2 Additional fees


The college may charge additional fees for the use of equipment or services.

3.3.3 Study grants Flemish ministry of Education


Also international students can apply for a grant from the Flemish Department of Education:
Ministry of the Flemish Community,
Department of Higher Education Grants
Hendrik Consciencegebouw
Koning Albert II-laan 15
B-1210 Brussels
T: +32.2.553.86.33

E: studietoelagen@vlaanderen.be
W: http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/studietoelagen/
Foreign students can apply for a Flemish scholarship or grant if the following conditions are fulfilled:
- You have been living in Belgium with your family for at least two years or you are recognised as a political
refugee.
- You are not repeating an academic year.
- You are registered as regular student.
Forms can also be obtained from the Grants Division at the above address.

4 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
4.1 Student services
4.1.1 Initial drawing / mathematics course modules
Prospective students of Animation Studies, Fine Arts and Graphic Design with little or no drawing experience, can
choose to attend drawing lessons before the start of the academic year: every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
starting at the end of August 2009 until mid-September 2009. The course fee is 65. For more information, please
visit website (http://www.sintlukas.be ).
Introductory modules in mathematics are also organised for prospective students of Construction Technology who
had less than 4 hours per week of mathematics during their secondary education. These lessons start at the
beginning of the academic year.

4.1.2 Student card


All students (regular, exchange students,) receive a student card offered by Sint-Lukas Brussels. Besides this
card each students will also get a CJP or Cultural Youth Pass, which is a specific card to get reductions for social
activities (musea, concerts, movies).
The card is issued by the Student Administration office.

4.1.3. Payment at school


All payments are done by the Proton-system, so no cash money is accepted. A chip on every Belgian bankcard is
charged with electronic or digital coins. Since you require a Belgian bank card, you have to:
open an account and apply for a Belgian bank card you can upload the card by each Belgian telephone
booth or by using the phone in our entrance lobby.
rent a bank card through our accountancy department. You pay a deposit of 20 + you pay an amount
which will be uploaded on the card. When you finalize your exchange you return the card and you will
receive your deposit of 20 euro you can only upload the card at our financial department.
More information:
Accountancy department, Paleizenstraat 70, B-1030 BRUSSEL, T +32 (0)2 250 11 05/06

4.1.4 Log in / E-mail


Each student will receive a personal e-mail account of the institute, that will be used for all official communication. If
log)in problems occur, please contact the ICT department.
ICT department
Mr. Mavris Evan
T: +32 (0)2/250.11.58
E: helpdesk@sintlukas.be

Mr. Jaak Dejonckheere@sintlukas.be


T: +32/(0)2/250.11.53
E: jaak.dejonckheere@sintlukas.be

41.5 Internet facilities


Actually, we have internet facilities in the library (surf PC's) and in course rooms. Also, some of department have an
internal, wireless network (Building technology, Transmedia, Graphic design and Interior design) which will be
replaced by an consistent network open to all students and professors.

In the course of 2010 we will extend our wireless internet facilities. Starting first in the foyer, library and student
restaurant. Later on we install WiFi in all studios and workplaces; a major part of our campus will thus being
equipped with wireless internet connection.

4.1.6 Financial matters


Money and banks
Since 1st of January 2002 the currency is the Euro: 1 EURO = 40,3399 BEF
Under the age of 25 you can open and close a bank account free of charge. At the same time it is advisable to
apply for a bankcard which gives you access to the ATM machines.
When you address yourself to bank to open an account you need to bring:

passport, identity card or visa

your home address (in your home country): all bank extracts will be sent to this address.
Advantages:
You can always cancel the account, even if you returned to your home country.
You have practically same rights as a Belgian card user, except being in the red.
Erasmus students dont need to show a residence permit when you open an account
At the ATM machine you can load a certain amount of `cash onto your bank card. In quite some shops will find a
proton device at the cashier.
Some extra information:
Dexia
www.dexia.be
www.axionweb.be

Fortis bank
www.fortisbank.com

BANKS
KBC
www.kbc.be

ING
www.ing.be

Argenta
www.argenta.be

Q: How do I find a cash point in the street?


A: Ask someone for the nearest bancontact or self bank terminal.
Q: Should I open a bank account in Belgium?
A: Yes, we advise you to do so. You can check what the best options are at any bank. There are
plenty of banks in Belgium with outlets on nearly every street corner. The main banks are ING,
FORTIS, DEXIA, KBC.
Q: What is an IBAN code?
A: It is your International Bank Account Number. This code contains two control numbers and your
account number.
Q: What is a BIC code?
A: It is the Bank Identification Code also called Swift code. It starts with BIC followed by 8 characters,
and identifies your Bank.

4.1.7 Social services


Students can always go to the colleges department of social services for information and professional help on, in
particular:
Tuition and fees (information on grants from the Flemish Community, replacement grants (e.g. for repeating
students), once-off or monthly stipends in case of financial problems, budgeting advice where required, etc.)
Social legislation (family allowances, mutual insurance, living together, work-study jobs, the first job, etc.)
Social or psycho-related problems, exam fobia,.
Job centre for students
More information through stuvo@sintlukas.be or visit the office of our student affairs coordinator, Mrs. Els
Huylebroeck, , H-building, Haachsesteenweg 38, B-1030 BRUSSELS.
Opening hours:
Monday and Friday: 09:00 17:00
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 12.00 and 13.00 16.00

4.1.8 Tutoring and student coaching


The college does its utmost to help students with learning difficulties, adjustment issues and/or motivational
problems through numerous initiatives, such as the orientation day for first-year students, tutorials, sample
examinations, individually adapted annual programmes, interim evaluations, etc.
In case of complaints about examinations and/or deliberations, (confidential) questions or problems, please contact
the ombudsmen of the school:
Mr. Johan Van Lierde:
M: +32/(0)497/46.54.84 E: johan.vanlierde@sintluikas.be (for Visual and
Audiovisual arts + Building technology)

Mr. Walter Mommaerts

T: +32/(0)2/250.11.91

E: walter.mommaerts@sintlukas.be

4.1.9 Course documentation service


All syllabus published by the college can be obtained at the course documentation service. Please note that you
need to pay immediately when ordering a syllabus. For questions contact Miss. Ann De Pauw:
cursusdienst@sintlukas.be

4.1.10 Library
Opening hours:
Weekdays, 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Contact:
tel. 02/250.11.33
fax 02/250.11.11
e-mail bibliotheek@sintlukas.be
www.sintlukas.be/bibliotheek
Bib catalogue: www.bib.lukas-online.be
Although the library primarily aims to serve the students of Sint-Lukas, it opens its doors to everybody. Anybody
can borrow books, provided they pay the annual registration fee of 2.48. Nearly all books may be borrowed free of
charge (max. 2 at a time), apart from a few works of reference and with an maximum duration of 3 weeks. The
library is a scientific library whose collection covers the fine arts, photography, film, video and animation studies,
graphic and interior design, urbanism, architecture, construction and arts education. It specialises in 20th-century
and contemporary developments in these fields and focuses on interactions between them. The library may safely
be regarded as one of the best of its kind in Belgium. The collection - which is regarded as the collective property of
the students - is an invaluable source of information.

4.1.11 Cafeteria / student restaurant


Opening hours:
The cafeteria opening hours are the same as those of the college:
- Campus Paleizenstraat (Main building): Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:0 PM
- Campus H-Block: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 7 PM
Sandwiches and warm meals are daily available during lunchtimes, except on Saturday.
From mid 2010 mid 2011 due to construction works there will be limited service in the cafeteria: no warm meals,
only sandwiches!

4.1.12 Premises / location of the different building of Sint-Lukas

Sint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art and Design is established in two locations, both in the vicinity of SintMariakerk [Church of Saint Mary].
1) Main building Paleizenstraat / Rue de Palais
=> entrance Paleizenstraat is closed until 2011 due to the construction of a new building. The postal
address doesnt change!!!!!. Main building in the paleizenstraat will comprise supportive services and
secretariats, library, cafeteria, .
2) New access point linked with Paleizenstraat-building: new building Groenstraat / Rue Verte
Location & contact:
Groenstraat / Rue Verte 162 - 184 B-1030 Brussels
tel. +32 (0)2/250.11.00 - fax +32(0)2/250.11.11
e-mail: info@sintlukas.be
This location comprises studios of photography, fine art, film and animation film, ICT services, reception and
rectorial services
3) H-Building
Location & contact:
Haachtsesteenweg 138 - 1030 Brussels
tel. +32(0)2/243.14.80
e-mail: ann.depauw@sintlukas.be
The H-Block comprises
workshops for the Building technology and MA-na-MA Transmedia department, ancient film studio, lecture
and seminar rooms, course documentation service, small cafeteria, STUVO social service.

4.1.13 Reception
The official reception is now the Groenstraat. As from September 2010 onwards the entrance and reception of the
Paleizenstraat will reopen.
Opening hours:
Main building: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
H-Block: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

4.1.14 First aid


In case of an emergency, please go to the reception desk or student administration office. There some of the
employees are specially trained in giving first aid. Next to our entrance hall we have a separate emergency room.
When intervention of medical services (doctor, hospitals) is urgently needed, they will take care of you in the first
place and immediately call medical assistance.

4.1.15 Fee for using equipment and services


The college may charge a fee for the use of certain equipment and services. Also, when you use expensive
equipment that belong to our college, you are liable and responsible in case of damage, lost or theft. In order to
lend material you will have to sign a declaration / assurance document.
More information:
Workplace leader
Mr. Nico Lauryssen
T: +32/2/250.11.90
E: nico.lauryssen@sintlukas.be

4.1.16 Estimated living costs


In order to give you an idea of how expensive life in Brussels is, here's a list of daily products with their average
prices:

Daily products
Bread: 1,85 EUR
Cheese: 7,43 EUR
Ham:10,11 EUR
Milk: 0,61 EUR
Oranges:1,48 EUR
CD's: 15 - 20 EUR
Beef: 11,1 EUR
Apples: 1,2 EUR
Cola: 1,11 EUR
Orange juice: 1,11 EUR

These are normal monthly expenses for a student:


Accommodatio
n
Food
Household
Clothing
Transport

350
250
30
50
40

4.1.17 Leisure activities


More information about Brussels please go to http://www.bruxelles.irisnet.be/ and www.brusseldezeweek.be .
Student wanting to explore the student life please visit www.guido.be (Dutch-French).
Our college doesnt have own sport facilities. We advise that students go in the first place to the Sportpolis centre
of the University of Brussels. Even if youre not a student or staff at the university, you can still purchase a sports
card, which lets you take part in the VUB sports programme for the whole of the academic year. For more
information about the sports programme, click here. Sports card prices for non-VUB students/staff are listed here.
The classes organised by the VUB Sports Department throughout the academic year are also open to non-VUB
students/staff as is the VUB swimming pool. For more information on the swimming pool, click here.
The brand new Sportopolis fitness club opened its doors to the public on 1 September 2005 in Oefenplein campus.
The new centre offers, among others, a large array of fitness training possibilities, group classes, sauna, spinning,
etc. Everything you need to know about Sportopolis can be found here. For information about Sportopolis Elsene,
call 02/629.15.55 or visit the website: www.sportopolis.be

4.2 Public transport


Each year Quartier Latin co-operates with the Brussels Public Transport Organisation (MIVB), offering cheap
annual subscriptions for the use of train, tram, bus and metro in Brussels by higher education students. However,
the number of available tickets dont correspond with the number of applying students, so be quick. More
information: www.qlb.be . To avoid discussions at counters while applying all international students need to submit
a proval of accommodation (most of the time a copy of leasing agreement will do). More information through the
Quartier Latin Brussels website: www.qlb.irisnet.be/ql/EN/6/1.htm
Besides this, the NMBS (Belgian railway company) also offers the Campus card, which is another type of annual
subscription, but only valid for trips to NMBS railway station (e.g. Brussels North,..)
In the nearby future the NMBS (Belgian), MIVB (Brussels) and De Lijn (Flemish) will offer tickets, which can be
used on bussed, trains, trams and metros of each company.

4.3 Insurance / medical treatment


4.3.1 Health Care
In Belgium health insurance is compulsory for everybody. The benefits of health insurance are clear: life in Belgium
without a health insurance is very risky because medical costs are extremely high. Without health insurance

treatment of a simple disease, lets say a simple touch of "influenza", can cost you around 50 EUR. Treatment of
medical complications or severe injury can cost several hundred EUR or even more if it involves surgery or
hospitalisation.

4.3.2 Health Insurance


Health Insurance is compulsory for all International students. Medical expenses can cause major financial
problems for students and that is why we wish to stress the importance of this issue.
Make sure that you have a proper health insurance before you come to Belgium.
You are a national from one of the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA)* or Swiss.
Since June 2004, nationals from one of the EEA countries or from Switzerland can obtain a European
Health Insurance Card which allow them to receive medical care in all member states of the EEA and in
Switzerland. This card is available, in your home country, at your local Health Insurance Agency.
The European Health Insurance Card guarantees that your medical costs will be refunded immediately or
soon after your return home.
As a general rule, the European Health Insurance Card only covers emergency medical care (E.g. breaking
a leg, loosing a tooth, catching the flu) or continued treatment that cannot be interrupted (E.g. on-going
Diabetes treatment).
Students, in general, can choose to use the card without further formalities and claim reimbursement later,
after their return home.
EEA and Swiss nationals however, would be well advised to join the Belgian Social Security system, which
offers the possibility of immediate refunding of medical costs. The same card then guarantees membership
at a very low cost. Bring an identity photo as well.
You are a resident of a country that has a bilateral agreement on health insurance with Belgium (like
Poland), inform yourself on how to comply with its provisions (the Belgian embassy in your home country would be
a good place to start your investigation);
if no such agreement on health insurance exists between your country and Belgium (like the United States), you
are supposed to take up a personal health insurance for the duration of your stay.
For more information you can contact:
de Christelijke Mutualiteit (CM) Anspachlaan 111-115, B-1000 Brussel Tel: +32 2 501 58 00
de Christelijke Mutaliteit (CM ) Helmetsesteenweg 298 a, B-1030 BRUSSEL Tel: +32 2 216 76 29
de Liberale Mutualiteit Koninginneplein 51-52 1030 Brussel Tel.: +32 2 209 48 11
Important: Foreign students are, unlikely to some other higher education institutions not insured by de Hogeschool
Sint-Lukas Brussel.

4.3.3 Emergency number


If you need urgent medical care, dial 100 for an ambulance.

4.3.4 Pharmacies (Apotheek)


In Belgium many medicines are only sold in pharmacies while in other countries these can be bought at a chemist's
shop or drugstore. Most pharmacies are closed on Saturdays and always on Sundays. But each pharmacy displays
an information bulletin that announces which pharmacy near you is on duty. You can also call 1207. For service
after opening hour you have to pay a supplement.

4.3.5 How to contact a doctor?


A list of general practitioners can be found in the Yellow Pages under section 'Doctors', English pages or by
www.1207.be or www.goudengids.be . It is useful to find out in advance where you can find a G.P. in your
residence area. You are free to consult the doctor of your choice. Write down the address, phone number and
consultation hours on an easy-to find- note.

4.3.6 Dentist (Tandarts)


A list of all dentists can be found in the 'Dentists' section of the Yellow Pages or by www.1207.be or by
www.goudengids.be . Please note that a visit to the dentist can be quite expensive as for some treatments only a
small percentage is refunded by the insurance (in some cases there is no refund at all).

4.3.7 Hospitals
A list of all hospitals can be found in the Telephone Directory and in the Yellow Pages under the 'Hospitals' section.
In each town area there is at least one hospital with a 24 hours emergency unit.
In order to find out which dentist, doctor, pharmacy is on call, go to:
http://www.digitaalbrussel.be/thema/hulpdiensten/index.asp

4.4 Student jobs


During the academic year, international students are entitled to work maximum 20 hours per week. They can work
on a full time basis only during the summer holidays period (July-September). The money earned from student jobs
should be considered as a supplementary source of income, not as main financial means for living in Belgium.
Nevertheless, students should be aware that they might face the following difficulties during their job search:
non-European students are required to have a category C work permit.

Visit the Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) for more information:
http://www.vdab.be/english

4.5. Housing / accommodation


We have a separate brochure available with all information on accommodation.

4.6 Language training centres


Several language centres offer intensive courses of Dutch as a foreign language:

4.6.1 ILT or Leuven language centre of the University of Leuven


The ILT (Interfacultair Instituut voor Levende Talen) is the interfaculty language institute of the Catholic university of
Leuven. In 2002 an agreement was signed by which foreign students, applying at members of the Association K.U.
Leuven are allowed to enrol in the Language Centre. More information: : http://www.kuleuven.be/ilt/engels/e_index

4.6.2 University Language center of HUB


The University Language Centre offers Dutch courses on an academic level (level 1 to 5). Courses are taught
during the day or in the evening and one can choose between an intensive or a regular programme. HUB's ULC
also offers a selection of foreign languages such as French, German, Polish, Russian and Lithuanian. Please
check out its detailed programmes for further information. <br>
Location:
Koningsstraat 336, B-1030 Brussels
Office Hours : from Monday to Friday (except Wednesday)
9 a.m. till 12 a.m. office 201
T:+32 (0)2 221 12 69
I: http://talencentrum.hubrussel.be/
E: talencentrum@hubrussel.be

4.6.3 Brussels chamber of commerce ( ITO or VUB University Language Institute is only open to
VUB students)
The Brussels Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kamer voor Handel en Nijverheid van Brussel) has been
organizing high quality language courses for adults since 1970. Language courses start on late September 2008
and end on in June 2009. Semester modules are available. You can learn Arabic, Dutch, French, German, English,
Italian and Spanish. Day, evening and Saturday classes are possible.
These courses are NOT free of charge and are NOT eligible for ECTS credits.
Location:
Campus Etterbeek:
Building D - Room D 1.33 Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 629 39 08
Fax: + 32 (0)2 629 38 52
E-mail: khnb@vub.ac.be
http://www.vub.ac.be/khnb/navigatie/engels/frame.html

4.6.4 Linguapolis (Antwerp)


Language centre part of the University of Antwerp. More info: http://www.linguapolis.be
Location:
info@linguapolis.be
City campus
Prinsstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp
Tel.: 03 220 48 03 - fax: 03 220 46 37
or
Campus Drie Eiken
Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Antwerp
Tel.: 03 820 27 88 - fax: 03 820 27 86

4.6.5 Audiovisueel centrum (Brussel)


The school provides language courses at three different locations. The locations of this school are more convenient
for students studying at the Jette Campus and offer day and/or evening classes in the following 12 languages:
Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Courses start in September 2008. Semester modules are available.
Location:
Stationsstraat 15
1861 Meise (Wolvertem)

Erasmus hogeschool
Laarbeeklaan 121
B-1090 Brussels

Contact
Tel. +32 (0) 2 269 55 46
Fax. + 32 (0) 2 269 79 76
E-mail: info@avc.be
http://www.avc.be/Taal/TaalAlgemeen-EN.htm

4.6.6 Other possibilities


More information on language courses can also be found via:

the Huis of Nederlands Brussel: http://www.huisvanhetnederlands.be ).

Willemsfonds: http://www.willemsfonds.be

GC Essegem
Leopold I straat 329

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


We have noticed that incoming students often ask very similar practical questions upon arrival; we have therefore
listed the most common questions below.

5.1 EATING OUT / DRINKING OUT


Q: What are the main fast food chains in Brussels (Belgium)?
A: Quick (hamburgers), MacDonalds (hamburgers), Pizza Hut (pizza and pasta), Hector (roasted chicken), Lunch
Garden (all type of food; mostly located near or in supermarkets or department stores), Exki (healthy fast-food,
non-smoking), Pulp (sandwiches and soup).
Q: How expensive are restaurants in Brussels?
A: You can find all price categories. Try to avoid the restaurants located near major tourist attractions (they are
often real tourist traps and do not provide value for money).
Q: Where do people go for drinks?
A: You will find cafs, wine bars and teashops all over Belgium. Most of them serve soft drinks, beer and wine.
Q: When do cafs and bars close at night?
A: Anytime between 10 pm till 3 am, depending on the business and the area. Downtown, and near university
campuses, it is possible to find places that stay open late. On Friday and Saturday nights, cafs close later than
during the week.
Q: Can I smoke in restaurants in Belgium
A: No it is prohibited since 01/01/2007

5.2 MEDICAL QUESTIONS AND HEALTH INSURANCE


Q: I need a doctor over the weekend: whom should I call?
A: During the weekend you can call an emergency doctor in Brussels at 02 242 43 44 (Dutch speaking) or 02 513
02 02 (French speaking)
Q: I broke my glasses or lost a contact lens, where should I go?
A: You can go to an Optician such as Pearl Vision. If you need to see an ophtamologist to get a new
prescription for glasses, you should make an appointment at the UZ Brussel hospital Outpatients
Clinic Polykliniek AZ, Laarbeeklaan. Tel 02/477.41.11
Q: Where can I find a pharmacy?
A: There are plenty: look for the green cross that is the symbol for pharmacies. Opening hours are
generally from 09.00-18.00. Some pharmacies are open on Saturday (one in each densely populated
area).
Q: Where can I find a 24h pharmacy?
A: Look at the middle page of the Agenda of Brussel deze Week (see p. 23) which lists all
pharmacies open in your neighbourhood, and check the emergency list posted on each pharmacy
door. This list shows the pharmacies that are open at night or at the weekend. For security reasons
you may have to identify yourself, or wait outside for your medicines that will be delivered through a
specially protected window.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
European Emergency Nr. 112
Police 101
Fire Brigade 112
Ambulances 112
Poison Treatment centre 070 245 245
Centre for burn victims 02 268 62 00
Gas leaks 02 274 40 44 (Fr, Dutch) or 02 274 34 54
Floods 02 739 52 11

5.3 SHOPPING
Q: What are opening and closing times for shops?

A: Most shops are open from 9 am - 6 pm, but this varies according to the type of business. Bakeries
and snack bars open earlier (around 07.00) while clothes shops open later (around 10.00). In some
villages outside Brussels, shops may be closed over lunchtime. There are some late night and
weekend shopping times before Christmas in most popular shopping areas of Brussels.
Q: What are the main supermarket chains in Belgium selling food and non-food?
A: CARREFOUR, COLRUYT, GB contact, DELHAIZE, LIDL, ALDI, CITY DELHAIZE.
Q: Which supermarket is the cheapest?
A: Most of them have their own brand products and these tend to be cheaper. LIDL and ALDI have
the cheapest options, but dont offer normal brand products (like Coca Cola or Nutella); also the
selection of available products is limited and changes every day.
Q: Where can I buy cheap kitchen utensils and bed linen?
A: Cheapest at a shop called WIBRA. Otherwise try HEMA, ZEEMAN, BLOKKER, and CASA. You will find
these shops in your neighbourhood as well as downtown.
Q: Are there IKEA (furniture and home decoration) shops in Belgium and where?
A: Yes there are. Check www.ikea.com
Q: Where can I buy stationery (pens, paper, glue, etc) near the campus?
A: You should go to the supermarkets or small shops at the railway station.
Q: Where can I buy non-expensive clothes?
A: Most large department stores have outlets in Brussels. They are located around the City Centre,
Rue Neuve, home to City 2 (Metro Rogier or De Brouckre), or at Porte de Namur and Chausse
dIxelles (bus 71). You will find H&M, Zara, C&A, Springfield etc. The DOD chain (rue du Bailly, tram
81 and Chause de Louvain) sells branded clothes at a discount all year round so it is worth
checking it out.
Q: Are there shopping malls in or near Brussels?
A: Yes, but they are not that large compared to the ones in other countries. The main ones in and
around Brussels are:
City 2 (metro Rogier)
Shopping Woluwe (Metro 1B Roodebeek)
Westland Shopping Centre (Metro 1B to Jacques Brel + bus 89) - Basilix Shopping (Metro 1A or 2
to Simonis + bus 87).
Q: What are the main bookshops in Brussels?
A: Fnac
City 2 Shopping mall 1000 Brussels tel. 02 / 275 11 11; European department with books in all EU languages.
The European Bookshop
Rue de LOrme Nr. 1 - 1040 Brussels tel. 02 / 213 04 35 fax order: 02 / 735 08 60
E-mail: mail@libeurop.be. Bus 61 or Metro Merode.
Official agent for the publications of the EU and the Council of Europe. Many publications in English, French,
Dutch, Italian and German from these two organisations, as well as many books about Europe, tourist guides etc.
Club
Chain of 10 shops in and around Brussels, selling stationery and office supplies, but also with a book department
(mostly French) for adults and children. To find your nearest branch: www.club.be.
Librairie Filigranes
Open 365/365 largest plain floor bookshop in Europe. Avenue des Arts 39-40 Brussels 1040, Metro Arts-Loi.
Waterstones
Boulevard A. Max, 71 1000 Brussels tel. 02 / 219 27 08 largest Anglophone bookshop in Brussels, open 7/7.
Sterling Books
Rue Foss-aux-Loups, 38 1000 Brussels tel. 02 / 223 62 23 English bookshop
Q: Are there night shops in Brussels?
A: Yes, many. Most of them are downtown or near the university campuses. Avoid doing your regular
shopping there because they are very expensive. Some also rent DVDs, or videos and even have a
small bar and fast food facilities. Most night shops open from 6 pm - 3 am.
Q: Where can I go to the hairdresser?

A: Try to go to a chain where you dont need an appointment and where they have special student
rates; make sure you go there at off peak times (usually NOT the weekend). Main chains are:
Olivier Dachkin, Jean Louis David, Lawrence Kazan etc.

5.4 SPORTS AND LEISURE


Q: I want to swim during the weekend and the university swimming pool is closed then,
where can I go?
A:There are many public swimming pools in Brussels. More informatie:
http://www.brussel.be/artdet.cfm/4599
Q: Where can I buy newspapers and magazines?
A: There are many newspaper shops around Brussels, some of which also sell stamps and telephone
cards. Look out for the chain PRESSHOP. Some bookshops also sell foreign newspapers and are open
on Sundays (Filigranes, Librairie de Rome, Sterling Bookshop, Waterstones).
Q: Are there any parks in Brussels where I can go for a walk or to jog?
A: Yes, Brussels is the second green capital of the world.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of parks you should visit at least once, whether you are sporty or not.
Please use the following link: http://www.bruxellestourisme.be/contenus/natuurlijk_erfgoed__parken_en_tuinen/nl/737.html
Q: What about museums?
A: A list of tourist attractions and museums in Belgium can be found in the brochure: Guide tourist
attractions and Museums in Belgium. A copy is available through the tourist office.
Also check the Brussels tourist website: http://www.bruxellestourisme.be/contenus/museums_and_discoveries/en/720.html
Q: How can I find out what is on this week in Brussels?
A: The best way to know is to grab your own free copy of Brussel Deze Week every Thursday. You
can have the paper, including the trilingual agenda, and delivered to your room address by sending
an email with your name and address to bdw@stadskrant.be. Plenty

5.5 TELEPHONING
Q: Where can I get a local phone number for my mobile phone?
A: There are many, many outlets that sell cell phone sim cards. You have the choice between many
providers for example: Proximus, Mobistar and BASE.
Q: Which is the cheapest mobile phone operator?
A: We cannot say. Prices change all the time and all operators have promotions aimed at all types of
users (including students). Try to find out who you will be calling most to help you make your
decision. According to the international students BASE seems to be the most popular one.
Q: I need to make fixed line long distance calls and I only have a mobile phone, where
should I go?
A: There are many businesses with telephone booths for long distance calling.However, they appear
and disappear like mushrooms so look out for new ones and check the prices first. We can also
recommend the internet calling service Skype.com
Q: What is the Belgian country code when someone calls me from abroad?
A: +32
Q: What number should I dial when I am in Belgium and I want to call someone in
Belgium?
A: For example, if the number on the card is +32 2 629 13 25 you leave out the country code (32)
and put a 0 in front of the area number. In this case it is 02 629 13 25. Most people here will give you
their number without the country code.
Q: If someone from abroad wants to call me on my mobile Belgian phone number, which
number should he/she dial?
A: (code for international calls) 32 (your mobile phone number without the first 0). So, for example, if
your Belgian Mobile number is 0475 89 56 23, the person calling you from abroad should dial (the
code used in the country for international calls) 32 475 89 56 23.

Q: I want to call my family abroad, which number should I dial?


A: 00 (country code of country you are calling) (telephone number). So if you want to call someone in
Spain (country code 34) you call: 00 34 (telephone number).
Q: Where can I get cheap pre-paid phone cards for long distance calls?
A: Many different cards (E.g.: XL-call, Eagle) are sold in night shops. Ask the shop owner for the
cheapest card to call home.

5.6 TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT


Q: I want to travel abroad, where can I buy cheap plane tickets?
A: Check offers on the internet at Airstop, Ryanair, Virgin Express, or tour operators such as
Neckermann and Jetair. You can also go to a travel agency (check last minute deals at Neckermann,
Nouvelles Frontires, Connections etc). Most travel agencies are only open on weekdays. Here are
some interesting sites:
http://www.flysn.be
http://www.airstop.be
http://www.ryanair.com
http://www.nouvelles-frontieres.be
http://www.connections.be
http://www.virgin-express.com
http://www.neckermann.be
http://www.jetair.be
Q: Should I buy a public transport pass?
A: It all depends on where you live. Upon arrival you can start by buying a 10-trip card (price
11.20) from the STIB/MIVB, which allows you to take nearly any bus, tram, metro or train IN Brussels.
You can change once during your journey, but you have to do this withinthe hour. If you notice that
you use public transport very often, you should consider buying a monthly MTB card (price 31
/month if you are under 25 and 46.50 /month if you are over 25; price 310 /year if you are under
25 and 465 /year if you are over 25).
Check the website of STIB/MIVB for point of sale http://www.stib.be
Q: I have booked my Youth hostel but will arrive late, until what time does public
transport work in Brussels?
A: It is safer to take a taxi if you arrive late.

6 TEACHING INFORMATION
6.1 ECTS - system
Every year a minimum of 54 and 66 ECTS can be obtained. 60 credits is the standard. Students have about 20
contact hours per week.

6.1.1 Semester system


Since 2009 2010 we split up in semesters: all our bachelor degrees (both professional as academic) consist of 6
semesters, of in average 30 ECTS each.
Two exam periods: one in January, second in May/June.
Final assessment juries are held around mid-June.

6.2. ECTS Key features

ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits measure the workload of a full-time student during one
academic year. The student workload of a full-time study programme in Europe amounts in most cases
to around 1500-1800 hours per year and in those cases one ECTS credit stands for around 25 to 30
working hours.
Credits can only be obtained after successful completion of the work required and appropriate assessment
of the learning outcomes achieved. Learning outcomes are sets of competences, expressing what the
student will know, understand or be able to do after completion of a process of learning, long or short.
Student workload: consists of time required to complete all planned learning activities such as attending
lectures, seminars, independent and private study, preparation of projects and examinations.
Credits are allocated to all educational components of a study programme (such as modules, courses,
placements, dissertation work, etc.).

6.3 ECTS Grading scale


Performance of the student is documented by a local/national grade. It is good practice to add an ECTS grade, in
particular in case of credit transfer. The ECTS grading scale ranks the students on a statistical basis. Therefore,
statistical data on student performance is a prerequisite for applying the ECTS grading system.
Grades are compared in the framework of a course module with the following grade distinction:
A best 10% students in course module xx1
B next 25% students in course module xx1
C next 30% students in course module xx1
D next 25% students in course module xx1
E next 10% students in course module xx1
FX: fail- some more work required to pass and
F: fail considerable further work required.
More information can be found: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc48_en.htm

6.4 ECTS of exchange students


The exchange programme is written down on the Learning Agreement which we may adapt in a flexible way if
course modules change or are replaced.
The result / grade of each module is submitted on the Transcript of Records.

6.5 ECTS counsellor


If one exchange student wants to swop course units or you would like to know if specific course units from the
home institution are equivalent with our course units, we advise the student to make an appointment with the

course leaders or with the course trajectory supervisor.

Course leader Visual and Audio-Visual Arts: Mr. Peter De Schutter (details page 10-11)
Course leader Building technology: Miss Git Ceulemans (details page 11)
Course leader Interior design: Miss Natalie Vanderick (details page 11)
Course trajectory assistant:
Mr. Peter Thiers
peter.thiers@sintlukas.be

7. COURSE- ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION


7.1 Study and exam regulation
During evaluation moments students have to comply with certain rules during their study or exam period. These
guidelines, both applicable for study as exams, are written down in our teaching and exam regulations, that you is
available on the website (only in Dutch). http://www.sintlukas.be/cms/index.php?
option=com_content&view=article&id=373:onderwijsreglement&catid=61:studeren-aan-sint-lukas&Itemid=352

7.2 Academic calendar 2009 - 2010


Academic calender
2009-2010

Week

Data

Bachelors degrees

Masters degrees

13 July-08 August 2009

Summer break students administration


office

Summer break university college students


administration office
Open studios
Open studios
Open studios
Open studios
Construction jury exhibition

10-15 August 2009


17-22 August 2009
24-29 August 2009
31 August-05 September 2009
07-12 September 2009

14- 19 September 2009

Commence 1st
semester

start 2nd semester

21-26 September 2009

2
3
4

28 September-03 October 2009


05-10 October 2009
12-17 October 2009

5
6

19-24 October 2009


26-31 October 2009

7
8

02-07 November 2009


09-14November 2009

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

16-21 November 2009


23-28 November 2009
30 November -05 December
2009
07-12 December 2009
14-19 December 2009
21-25 December 2009
28 December-02 January 2010
04-09 January 2010
11-16 January 2010
18-23 January 2010
25-30 January 2010
01-06 February 2010

21
22
23
24
25

08-13 February 2010


15-20 February 2010
22-27 February 2010
01-06 March 2010
08-13 March 2010

26

15-20 March 2010

27
28
29
30
31
32

22-27 March 2010


29 March -03 April 2010
05-10 April 2010
12-16 April 2010
19-24 April 2010
26 April-01 May 2010

33

03-08 May 2010

34

10-15 May 2010

17 : opening students administration office


3d exam period academic year 2008-2009
3d exam period academic year 2008-2009
8/09/2009: information day
9/09/2009: starting day research groups/OP
professional BAs
10-11/09/2009: artistic aptitude tests 20092010
14-16/09/2009: exam commissions 3rd exam
period BA
19/09/2009: proclamations BA 2008-2009

Course week 1
21/09/2009: introduction BA students
22/09/2009: official course start
course week 2
course week 3
course week 4
15/10/2009: Academic Inaugeration (Course
suspension as of 15h00)
course week 5
course week 6
course week 7
course week 8
11/11/2009: Armistice Day: public holiday
course week 9
course week 10
course week 11
course week 12
course week 13
Christmas holiday
Christmas holiday
1st exam period
1st exam period
1st exam period
1st exam period
No courses
Deliberations 1st exam period,
announcement and feedback exam results
course week1
course week2
course week 3
course week 4
course week 5
8 : suspension courses academic BAs
course week 6
17 : infodag
course week 7
course week 8
Easter holidays
Easter holidays
course week 9
course week 10
1 May 2010 : public holiday
course week 11
7 : States General
course week 12

14-16/09/2009: Construction jury exhibition


17-18/09/2009: jury masters diploma project
17-18/09/2009 : nocturne masters exhibition
19/09/2009: deliberation and proclamation
MA
19-20/09/2009 : masters exhibition
21-22/09/2009 completion of masters
exhibition
Introduction week MA
course week 1
course week 2
15/10/2009: Academic Inaugeration (Course
suspension as of 15h00)
course week 3
course week 4
31/10/2009: final choice supervisor of
dissertation
course week 5
course week 6
1/11/2009: Armistice Day: public holiday
course week 7
course week 8
course week 9
course week 10
course week 11
Christmas holiday
Christmas holiday
course week 12
course week 13
course week 14
1st exam period (Critical Studies)
No courses
Deliberations 1st exam period
course week 1
course week 2
course week 3
course week 4
course week 5
8 : symposium
course week 6
course week 7
course week 8

course week 9
course week 10
1 May 2010 : public holiday
course week 11
course week 12

35

17-22 May 2010

36

24-29 May 2010

37
38
39

31 May-05 June 2010


07-12 June 2010
14-19 June 2010

40

21-26 June 2010

40

26-27-28 June 2010

41

28 June-03 July 2010

42

05-10 July 2010

12/05/10: suspension courses acad BA


13/05/10: Ascension Day: public holiday
14-15/05/10: holiday (unofficial)
course week 13
22/05/10: information day BA and MA
programs
2nd exam period
24/05/10: Whit Monday : public holiday
2nd exam period
2nd exam period
2nd exam period
Deliberations 2nd exam period,
announcement exam results
Graduates exhibiton
Opening enrolment period 2010-2011
28/06/10: feedback exam results
Artistic aptitute tests academic year 20102011

open studios
open studios

12 July-07 August 2010


09-14 August 2010

Summer recess university college

16-21 August 2010


23-28 August 2010
30 August-04 September 2010
06-11 September 2010

16 : opening studentensecretariaat
3rd exam period
3rd exam period
Artistic aptitude tests 2010-2011

13-18 September 2010

Deliberation 3rd exam period


18/09/10: proclamation BA 2009-2010

20-25 September 2010

20/09/10: Orientation day 1BA


21/09/10: all courses commence

27 September-2 October 2010

12/05/10: Research Day


13/05/10: Ascension Day: public holiday
14-15/05/10: holiday (unofficial)
course week 13
22/05/10: information day BA and MA
programs
course week 14
24/05/09: Whit Monday : public holiday
2nd exam period
2nd exam period
2nd exam period
18/05/10: submission dissertation
Deliberations 2nd exam period (Critical
studies)
open studios

09/08/2010: opening students registration


office
open studios
open studios
open studios
3rd exam period
Construction jury exhibition
8/09/2010: start meeting research groups/
Bas
Construction jury exhibition
16-17/09/10: jury masters diploma project
18/09/10: deliberation and proclamation MA
18-19/09/10: Master exhibition
20-21 : finalisation Master exhibition
Orientation week masters 2010-2011

7.3. Online course catalogue


On our website you will find an overview of all degree programmes per year. You are able to open the explanatory
information per course module that is in respect to the ECTS standards. At this time we only have Dutch version
available.

7.4 Overview of the different departments, objectives of the courses and list
with the degree programmes.
In a different brochure we will describe the overview of the different departments, course objectives and offer a list
with the degree programmes.

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