ENSAV La Cambre
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ENSAV La Cambre

ENSAV La Cambre

A multicultural and cosmopolitan hub for architectural education and research, exploring the multifaceted nature of architecture within the European capital.

Abbaye de la Cambre 21, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

About ENSAV La Cambre

The Faculty of Architecture La Cambre Horta, part of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), is a dynamic institution rooted in the legacy of La Cambre. It positions itself as a vibrant learning and research environment, reflecting Brussels' multicultural and cosmopolitan essence. The faculty approaches architecture as a singular discipline at the intersection of culture, arts, human and social sciences, and engineering. Education emphasizes project-based learning, fostering critical thinking and creative problem-solving across various scales of architectural intervention. While committed to public service and educational missions, the faculty navigates challenges such as increasing student numbers impacting faculty-to-student ratios and material conditions, as highlighted in internal communications. It encourages students to view architecture as a prospective, cultural, and civic discipline, constantly evolving in relation to societal changes, and integrating the complex relationships between spatial configurations, uses, and contexts. The curriculum covers foundational knowledge in architectural composition, representation, construction (structure, materials, equipment), and historical and contextual studies (urbanism, landscape, heritage).
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor

The program is divided into two cycles: Bachelor's (180 credits) and Master's (120 credits) levels. It prepares students to perform artistic functions essential to society, encouraging initiative, autonomy, and critical thinking.

5 years (divided into Bachelor's and Master's cycles)
French (most practice studios are English friendly)
No registration fees for exchange students, but other costs like travel, accommodation and consumables must be covered.
Deadline: For Semester 1 (September 15 – January 31): April 20. For Semester 2 (February 1 – June 30): October 20.
Master of Architecture
Master

The program is divided into two cycles: Bachelor's (180 credits) and Master's (120 credits) levels. It prepares students to perform artistic functions essential to society, encouraging initiative, autonomy, and critical thinking.

5 years (divided into Bachelor's and Master's cycles)
French (most practice studios are English friendly)
No registration fees for exchange students, but other costs like travel, accommodation and consumables must be covered.
Deadline: For Semester 1 (September 15 – January 31): April 20. For Semester 2 (February 1 – June 30): October 20.
Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Bachelor

The Interior Design studio trains students to create living spaces and objects, mastering the links between this activity and the cultural, historical, and societal context. Students must think about design from the inside out, considering the body and its movement in space.

5 years (divided into Bachelor's and Master's cycles)
French (most practice studios are English friendly)
No registration fees for exchange students, but other costs like travel, accommodation and consumables must be covered.
Deadline: For Semester 1 (September 15 – January 31): April 20. For Semester 2 (February 1 – June 30): October 20.
Master of Interior Architecture
Master

The Interior Design studio trains students to create living spaces and objects, mastering the links between this activity and the cultural, historical, and societal context. Students must think about design from the inside out, considering the body and its movement in space.

5 years (divided into Bachelor's and Master's cycles)
French (most practice studios are English friendly)
No registration fees for exchange students, but other costs like travel, accommodation and consumables must be covered.
Deadline: For Semester 1 (September 15 – January 31): April 20. For Semester 2 (February 1 – June 30): October 20.
Urban Design
Bachelor/Master

The Urban Design program focuses on the design of public spaces, considering the challenges of growing metropolises. The program is part of the design departments.

5 years (divided into Bachelor's and Master's cycles)
French (most practice studios are English friendly)
No registration fees for exchange students, but other costs like travel, accommodation and consumables must be covered.
Deadline: For Semester 1 (September 15 – January 31): April 20. For Semester 2 (February 1 – June 30): October 20.
Doctorat en art et sciences de l'art
PhD

The school prepares students for the Doctorat en art et sciences de l'art, organised jointly with the University.

Not specified
French
Not specified
Deadline: Not specified

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Not explicitly found on the official website. As a faculty of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), it operates under the Belgian higher education framework and is implicitly accredited by the French Community of Belgium.
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ENSAV La Cambre Academic FAQ

ENSAV La Cambre is A multicultural and cosmopolitan hub for architectural education and research, exploring the multifaceted nature of architecture within the European capital.

ENSAV La Cambre provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Master of Interior Architecture, Urban Design.

ENSAV La Cambre is situated in Bruxelles, Belgium, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, ENSAV La Cambre holds accreditations from: Not explicitly found on the official website. As a faculty of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), it operates under the Belgian higher education framework and is implicitly accredited by the French Community of Belgium..