International Linkages

NIFT has evolved as a Centre of Excellence imparting multidisciplinary and pragmatic education to its students. With a vision to have a strong global connect, NIFT has entered into collaborations with leading fashion institutes and organisations across the globe. NIFT has signed MOUs with reputed institutes/ universities like University of the Arts London, UK; University of Leeds, UK; Demontfort University, UK; Ryerson University, Canada; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia; Domus Academy, Italy and University of Philadelphia, USA to name a few.

NIFT’s strategic alliances allow its students to undertake the Twinning (study abroad) opportunity in the leading international fashion institutes. The study abroad opportunity can be undertaken by the students of different disciplines across NIFT Centers in Semester III and IV of the Master Programmes and Semester VI and VII of Bachelor Programmes. To provide an academic gradient, NIFT’s international linkages allow the students to participate in international competitions/seminars/research forums/ exhibitions et al.

To facilitate exchange of teaching pedagogy, concepts, and professional ideas, the faculty at NIFT participates in academic exchange programmes, international fairs, seminars, exhibitions, conferences and trade shows thereby bringing their substantial experience to the classroom and thus enriching the knowledge pool at NIFT.

Academic exchange opportunities for NIFT students
NIFT has undertaken a major exercise in global benchmarking, in the process of which its curriculum has been restructured to accommodate Twinning/exchange opportunities for students. NIFT is facilitating academic exchange options for students of VI & VII semester - UG and III & IV semester - PG. 

Academic exchange opportunities for International students
International students can participate in the exchange programme at NIFT through one or a combination of the following options:

Option One
Study at any one of the NIFT centres for one semester as per the NIFT’s Academic Calendar

Semester VI or VII UG in Design/Technology

UG Programme

Year 4	ELECTIVE / FINAL COLLECTION / GRADUATION PROJECT
	TWINNING/ INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
Year 3	TD KD	FD LD	Center Wise Specialisation	Specialisation	Apparel Production
	CRAFT & INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
Year 2	Fashion & Textiles	Fashion & Apparel	Fashion& Lifestyle Accessories	Fashion Communication	Apparel Production
Year 1	FOUNDATION COURSE

Semester III or IV PG in Design/Management/Technology

PG Programme

Semester 4	FINAL RESEARCH PROJECT
Semester 3	Research Based Core Courses & Electives	Core Courses & Electives Fashion Industry Market Survey	Design Research, Development &  projects in specialisation
	TWINNING / INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
Semester 2	Core Courses & Electives for specialisation	Core Courses & Electives for specialisation	Creative & Technical Development, Core Courses in Specialisation
Semester 1	Introductory Core Courses, Skill based Course & Winter Internship	Introductory Core & Modular Courses	Contextual Studies, Introductory Core & Modular Courses
	PG (Technology)	PG (Management)	PG (Design)

Option Two
Customised Craft Cluster study provides exciting opportunity to gain insight into India’s craft and design heritage. Field study combined with lectures/workshops by faculty and subject experts.