The academic strategy of NIFT embraces a global approach. The core activities of the institute have enhanced its international visibility and standing. NIFT has strategic agreements and partnerships with about 19 leading international fashion institutes & organisations that share the same academic direction, integrating NIFT students with the global mainstream of fashion.
International collaborations allow students to experience ‘study abroad’ options through exchange programmes. This initiative provides an excellent opportunity to NIFT students, selected for the exchange programme, to interact with students from various geographies, encouraging them to broaden their vision and understand different cultures. The opportunity can be undertaken by the students across NIFT campuses and all course disciplines. To provide an academic gradient, the institute’s international linkages allow the students to participate in international competitions / seminars / research / exhibitions and other events.
NIFT students at all campuses are encouraged to participate in international events and competitions.The students have participated and won laurels in several prestigious international competitions like Edinburgh Design Competition, Scotland, World of Wearable Arts, New Zealand, Mittelmoda Premio, World of Wearable Art, New Zealand; Arts of Fashion Foundation USA; Triumph Inspirational awards, IAF Designer Awards in Medellin Colombia; Click! Japan Photo Contest Exhibition, Knitting For Juliet Italy; MAX Design Awards; E.A.T-Exporting Art Together.
The institute also attracts international students who come and experience its academic and cultural richness. Through the exchange programmes, students from overseas institutes have developed valuable insight not just into Indian culture, arts & crafts but have also understood the Indian market and its dynamics. The students of Management & Technology have had invaluable exposure to production techniques that cater to high fashion demands of the global marketplace.
The strategic alliances encourage academic enhancement at faculty level as well. Faculty exchange and joint research initiatives ensure that the institute’s teaching methods and facilities are constantly updated & upgraded to be at par with the best institutes in the world. 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 thus enriching the knowledge pool at NIFT.
DUAL DEGREE OPPORTUNITY
NIFT had entered into a strategic alliance with Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, USA. The partnership encompasses a landmark achievement and first of its kind at NIFT. This new international dimension allows select meritorious students from NIFT, the unique opportunity to obtain a Dual Degree from both NIFT and FIT. Students from NIFT undertake two years study at the home institute intercepted by one year of study at FIT. Thereafter, the students resume their studies at NIFT to obtain the Dual Degree from both the institutes. 44 students have been selected by FIT, USA for undertaking the one year AAS programme as part of dual degree from August 2023 to June 2024.
Some of the key international linkages of NIFT:
| S no. | International Universities | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) | USA |
| 2 | Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) | Italy |
| 3 | Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (ENSAIT) | France |
| 4 | Schweizerische Textil fachschule STF | Switzerland |
| 5 | KEA- Copenhagen School of Design and Technology | Denmark |
| 6 | EnaMoma | France |
| 7 | Politecnico di Milano (PDM) | Italy |
| 8 | Saxion University of Applied Sciences | Netherlands |
| 9 | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | Australia |
| 10 | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | Australia |
| 11 | BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) | Bangladesh |
| 12 | Namuna College of Fashion Technology (NCFT) | Nepal |
| 13 | Arts University Bournemouth | UK |
| 14 | Nordic Centre in India Secretariat at Tampere University | Finland |
| 15 | University of Boras | Sweden |
| 16 | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | New Zealand |
| 17 | Massey University | New Zealand |
NIFT has annual membership of the following organisations:
| 1 | Annual Membership of International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), A global network of International Fashion and Textile Institutes |
| 2 | Annual Membership of Cumulus, International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media |
The financial strategy of the institute places student development as a key priority. A considerable sum from NIFT Development Fund is effectively put to use in this
core area every year. To maximize the potential of its students, the institute’s Means-cum-Merit Financial Assistance scheme allows students from humble backgrounds to avail subsidized tuition fee at every Campus. Determined by the parental income, students can fall into three slabs of monetary assistance. Many students in the past have benefited from this scheme. Further, many leading organisations from the apparel sector have come forward to encourage NIFT students in their academic and creative quest. Pioneers in the related field have instituted awards & scholarships namely ITC, HomeShop 18 etc. to recognize and compliment academic brilliance. This provides motivation to the students, from their first year of study.
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