EXPERIENCE - Bring to your studies renewed depth, purpose and national/global awareness.
PROGRAM DETAILS
DESTINATION
Berlin, Germany & Prague, Czechia
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Berlin and Prague to immerse yourself in an interactive learning environment, where you will take part in a wide variety of immersion activities related to local culture and design. You will get the chance to cultivate your interdisciplinary skills through creativity, design thinking, academic inquiry, and cultural awareness.
Over the two-week period, you will visit significant cultural locations and design projects, such as the Berlin Wall, Museum Island, the Bauhaus Museum, and Prague Castle. Through these excursions, you will gain insight into contextual and cultural history of the regions, as well as personal, community, and global issues related to design and the built environment.
ITINERARY
A full itinerary of visits to Berlin and Prague's museums, galleries and key sites of interest related to design, including:
- Reichstag dome
- Boros Collection
- Bauhaus Museum Dessau
- Neues Museum
- James-Simon-Galerie
- Alte Nationalgalerie
- Pergamonmuseum
- Prague Castle
- St. Georgs Basilica
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- And much more…
SCHEDULE
| DATES | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre departure Classes begin | January 2025 | Richmond Campus |
| Pre departure Orientation | March/ April 2025 | Online |
| Travel Dates* | April 28, 2025 - May 11, 2025 | Berlin, Germany & Prague, Czechia |
| Post Field School Classes & Debrief | September 2025 | Richmond Campus |
*Travel dates subject to minor adjustments pending final reservations, but should occur around the dates as mentioned.
CREDITS OFFERED UPON COMPLETION
- DESN 3100 (3 credits)
PRE-REQUISITES
- 45 credits of 1100-level courses or higher or permission of the instructor(s).
Note that no previous design experience is needed to enroll in DESN 3100. All KPU students are welcome and are encouraged to apply. However, Wilson School of Design students will be given priority. If you are unsure of your qualifications, please contact us with questions.
APPLICATION INFO
Non-WSD Interior Design students interested in participating in this field school must submit a statement of interest outlining their reasons for wanting to partake in this experience. Applications from outside of KPU are encouraged, and will be accepted and considered based on seat availability and compliance with pre-requisites.
COST AND PAYMENT DETAILS
PROGRAM COSTS
| PROGRAM FEE | TUITION COST - 3 CREDITS | INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC STUDENT | $3,750* | See tuition estimator** | Estimated $1,500*** |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENT | $3,750* | See tuition estimator** | Estimated $1,500*** |
*The program fee includes accommodation, breakfast, travel insurance, city transportation, train transfer between Berlin & Prague, tours, and museum/gallery/ exhibitions. International flight, personal expenses, most meals, tuition, are NOT included in the fee.
**Rate based on 3 credit charge through Tuition Estimator for Wilson School of Design’s interior design field of study with University and KSA fees added. Please verify the latest costs by viewing the KPU tuition estimator. Additional fees may apply to your KPU account for the Multi-Pass and Kwantlen Student Association Extended Dental and Health Plan.
***Costs are subject to change. For a more accurate estimate, please search for the field school flight dates through your preferred provider.
PAYMENT TIMELINE
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | PROGRAM FEE | |
|---|---|---|
| NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICAITON DEPOSIT* | November 8, 2024 by 11:59pm | $750 |
| 2nd PAYMENT | December 6, 2024 by 11:59pm | $1,500 |
| 3rd PAYMENT | January 15, 2025 by 11:59pm | $1,500 |
| TUITION (for DESN 3100) | Mid-January, 2025 | See tuition estimator |
*Note: The deposit goes towards the program fee.
Applicants are welcome to pay the full amount up-front if it's more convenient, otherwise the smaller installments are due by the due dates posted above.
Payment of academic fees, due dates, withdrawal charges, refund policies, and associated policies for academic fees are set as per the university calendar.
WHERE TO PAY
Make your payments on your OSS (Online Self-Service).
SCHOLARSHIPS
Funding opportunities are available for field school students.
| Award | Amount | Application Form | Due Date |
| KPU Global Experiences Scholarship | $2,000-$3,000 | October 28, 2024 | |
| Guard.me Global Mobility Fund | Depending on situation | ||
| *You only need to submit ONE (1) Scholarship application form for both the KPU Global Experiences Scholarship and Guard.me Global Mobility Fund. | |||
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICATION TIMELINE
| September 17, 2024 | Applications open |
| October 28, 2024 | Applications close |
| November 8, 2024 | Confirmation of Acceptance & the $750 Non-refundable deposit are due |
| December 6, 2024 | $1,500 Second Payment towards the Program Fee is Due. |
| January 15, 2025 | $1,500 (or remaining balance) Final Payment towards the Program Fee is Due. |
| mid-January, 2025 | KPU Tuition Payment due by Spring 2025 Fee Payment Deadline |
CONTACT INFORMATION
FACULTY LEADERS:
Erika Balcombe
Interior Design, Wilson School of Design
erika.balcombe@kpu.ca
Mark Pritchard
Interior Design, Wilson School of Design
mark.pritchard@kpu.ca
KPU STUDY ABROAD:
Shanell Wong
Study Abroad Coordinator
internationalprograms@kpu.ca
