Greenside Design Center
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Greenside Design Center

Greenside Design Center

Greenside Design Center Since 1987

118 Greenway, Greenside, Randburg, 2193, South Africa

About Greenside Design Center

Greenside Design Center (GDC), established in 1987 by Professor Desmond Laubscher, has a long-standing dedication to design education. It operates as an independent, internationally renowned, and fully accredited higher education institution specializing in diverse design disciplines, including Bachelor's Honours Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, and Higher Certificates. In 2019, GDC became part of the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE), a transformation that has augmented its resources while preserving its core identity as an innovation-focused design school. GDC is recognized for its specialized programs, global affiliations, and a research-driven educational approach. The institution's mission emphasizes fostering critical thinking, promoting sustainable design, and encouraging creative problem-solving, with the overarching goal of cultivating innovative and socially responsible designers who can make a global impact. It is characterized by an intimate academic environment and a vibrant student community, ensuring a supportive and creative learning experience.
Program NameDetails
BA Degree: Interior Design
Bachelor

This course emphasizes creative problem-solving skills. Students learn to think conceptually, frame design problems through research and analysis, and design innovative and socially responsible solutions.

3 Years (Full Time, Contact Learning (Hybrid) or Full Time, Online Learning); 3 Years (Part Time, Flexi Online Learning)
English
Consult the website for information regarding fees.
Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
BA Honours Degree: Interior Design
Bachelor Honours

This program consolidates and deepens the student's expertise in Interior Design, develops research capacity, and applies the discipline's methodologies and techniques in terms of theory and practice. The program focuses on preparing students for academic and design leadership by focusing on individuality, independence, and complexity.

Not specified
English
Consult the website for information regarding fees.
Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
BA Degree: Graphic Design
Bachelor

Graphic design courses are for visual communicators interested in learning good design principles and creating beautiful visual compositions. Students learn the principals of design to create visual masterpieces.

Not specified
English
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Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
BA Honours Degree: Graphic Design
Bachelor Honours

Not specified

Not specified
English
Consult the website for information regarding fees.
Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
BA Degree: Multimedia Design
Bachelor

Multimedia design courses are for tech-savvy individuals ready to marry their design ideas with the digital world. Students will develop problem-solving and design solutions.

Not specified
English
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Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
BA Honours Degree: Multimedia Design
Bachelor Honours

Not specified

Not specified
English
Consult the website for information regarding fees.
Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
Foundation Programme (Architecture & Draughting)
Foundation Programme

This program serves as a bridging course between high school and tertiary education, introducing learners to artistic and professional disciplines. It assists students who didn't meet higher education requirements or acts as a skill-strengthening course.

6 Months (Full Time, Contact (Hybrid) Learning); 6 Months (Full Time, Online Learning); 6 Months (Part Time, Flexi Online Learning)
English
Pricing & Payment Options: NEW SECTION
Deadline: Registration for Intake 1 2026 is Now Open
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Bachelor

A globally benchmarked, CHE-accredited degree at NQF Level 7. It marks a bold step forward in architectural education in South Africa.

Not specified
Zulu (inaccurate)
~ $2,000 / year for international and domestic students
Deadline: Not specified

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Greenside Design Center is a fully accredited higher education institution. As part of the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE), it is provisionally registered as both a Private College and a Higher Education institution by the Department of Higher Education and Training. AIE holds accreditations from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA). The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree offered is a globally benchmarked, CHE-accredited degree at NQF Level 7. GDC is also fully compliant with all statutory quality assurance frameworks and is a founding member of the Institute for Interior Design Professions. Additionally, it is an educational member of Cumulus International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media, the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), and the International Council of Graphic Design Association (ICOGRADA).
Admissions
Deadlines
Applications for 2026 are open with a close of registration on February 9, 2026. GDC offers two intakes: Intake 1 in January and Intake 2 in July for Higher Certificate in Design Thinking and BA Degree Programmes.
Requirements
0: Completion of National Senior Certificate (for Higher Certificate programs)
1: Passport (for international students)
2: Proof of fee payment
3: Student visa (for international students)
4: IELTS Certificate (for international students)
5: Declaration for financial support
6: Resume/CV (graduate, postgraduate)
7: TOEFL Certificate (for international students)
8: Health and Life Insurance
9: Diploma evaluation (local authorities)
10: Research proposal outline (MA, PhD)
11: Photographs
12: Supervisor Agreement Form (PhD)
13: Online Application form
14: Application fee
15: Letters of recommendation (MA, PhD)
16: Family Details
17: Experience certificate (MA, PhD)
18: Interview (post-application)

Greenside Design Center Academic FAQ

Greenside Design Center is Greenside Design Center Since 1987

Applicants are typically required to submit: Completion of National Senior Certificate (for Higher Certificate programs), Passport (for international students), Proof of fee payment, Student visa (for international students), IELTS Certificate (....

Greenside Design Center provides a comprehensive curriculum including: BA Degree: Interior Design, BA Honours Degree: Interior Design, BA Degree: Graphic Design, BA Honours Degree: Graphic Design, BA Degree: Multimedia Design.

Greenside Design Center is situated in Randburg, South Africa, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Greenside Design Center holds accreditations from: Greenside Design Center is a fully accredited higher education institution. As part of the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE), it is provisionally registered as both a Private College and a Higher Education institution by the Department of Higher Education and Training. AIE holds accreditations from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA). The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree offered is a globally benchmarked, CHE-accredited degree at NQF Level 7. GDC is also fully compliant with all statutory quality assurance frameworks and is a founding member of the Institute for Interior Design Professions. Additionally, it is an educational member of Cumulus International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media, the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), and the International Council of Graphic Design Association (ICOGRADA)..