The DISC (Design and Innovation for Sustainable Cities) summer programme at University of California, Berkeley introduces students to practices where design is used as a tool for change.

School: College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley
Course: DISC (Design and Innovation for Sustainable Cities) Summer Programme
Location: Berkeley, California, USA
Course duration: July to August 2025
Application deadline: 15 May 2025

In our multidisciplinary DISC: Design and Innovation for Sustainable Cities summer programme, you'll be part of an international cohort of students exploring innovative design-based solutions to urgent issues facing our cities, including climate change, urban health and social justice.

Through rigorous design studios, digital workshops and seminars taught by experienced faculty and practitioners, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to imagine the sustainable and equitable cities of tomorrow.

The DISC program is designed for students who are working on their bachelor's degree in any field. No previous design experience is necessary. We welcome and encourage international students to apply.

"I can definitely recommend DISC to others! I had an amazing experience during these five weeks. The program opened me up to a whole new array of job possibilities and career paths. I had an 11/10 experience and I will miss my peers and teachers!"

After graduating from DISC, you’ll join more than 300 program alums from over 30 countries. Many have been accepted to top graduate programs – Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Rice, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, University of Washington, Yale and UC Berkeley — poised to become thought leaders in the responsible reshaping of our built environment.

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Top image: DISC 2023 students presenting their work at the final review

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