today programs are offered for bachelor of arts and master of arts in the fields of design, art and media and offered doctoral studies, too. the academy has been an esa (ecole supérieure des arts - art college) with a university orientation. in addition, it is part of royal academies for science and the arts of belgium rasab which was founded in 2001. it is responsible for the task of promoting activities of the affiliated members and organizations here and coordinate. - her tasks include projects at home and abroad.