LILLE Programs

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the first edition of the 𝐋𝐢𝐃𝐃 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩: “𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 & 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.” 

 

Organized by in partnership with the LILLE European Summer Program, this summer camp invites students to discover, observe, and explore the industrial, design, and textile heritage of Lille and the Hauts-de-France region through the eyes of a designer.

 

The program includes: 

🎓 80 hours of the course “Design & Culture Immersion” (12 ECTS credits) – open to students from all study areas! 

🎨 An immersive approach: creative workshops, inspiring visits to museums and companies, guided sessions, and collaborative work. 

🛠️ Learning how to interpret your experience using design tools such as graphic arts, spatial design, and tangible objects in a dedicated 2,400 m² creative space at LiDD Design School. 

🌏 A comprehensive hospitality package: orientation program, student support, on-campus accommodation, day trips to major Belgian cities, group meals, and more cultural events alongside other ESP students from all over the world! 

 

📅 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 23 June – 22 July 2026 

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 1 May 2026, with payments due 10 May 2026 

 

For any questions about the program, contact us at [email protected]

Studying in Lille during the summer is not just about enjoying the sun and the beauty of the Université Catholique de Lille. It's also about academic discovery, immersing yourself in French culture, and having a real summer experience ☀️

Photo credits: – ESP professor and guide. Thank you for capturing these wonderful moments!