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Mission Statement
PIFD Vision:
PIFD aims to be a specialist design institute, catering to the demands of the industry. Its goal is to provide a comprehensive design education which focuses on the relationship between the designed product and the consumer. It aims to be the platform from which individuals can pursue challenging career options in the field of design.
PIFD Philosophy:
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design seeks to produce graduates who are able to combine design capability with manufacturing dexterity to create products that are functional and aesthetically appealing. It also equips the students with necessary management and marketing tools in order to promote these products in the markets around the world. PIFD endeavors to create a new generation of creative designers and highly skilled entrepreneurs to cater for the demand of the new millennium.
International Role
PIFD's collaboration with international universities and institutions:
- L'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, Paris, France
- Mod'Spe Institute, Paris, France
- Moda Pelle Academy, Milan, Italy
- ARS SUTORIA, Milan, Italy
- Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand
- University College of Boras, Sweden
- Aalto University, Finland
- Konstfack University, Sweden
- Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
- London College of Fashion, UK
- Embassy of Republic of Indonesia, Islamabad
- Institute of Industrial Design Co. Ltd., Poland
- The Association of Commonwealth Universities
- The Erasmus+ Programme in Higher Education and Youth
National Role
PIFD's collaboration with national universities and institutions:
- University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
- Government of Punjab, PSDF Short Course Program
- Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
- Pakistan Leather Competitiveness Improvement Program (PLCIP)
- The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
- Fashion Central Media Group
- Hum TV Network
- Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC)
Main Focus
The main focus of PIFD in education is Design and Research.
Faculties and Departments
1. Faculty/School of Fashion Design
- Department of Fashion Design
2. Faculty/School of Fashion Marketing and Promotion
- Department of Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
3. Faculty/School of Textile Design
- Department of Textile Design
4. Faculty/School of Accessories and Products
- Department of Jewellery Design and Gemological Sciences
- Department of Furniture Design and Manufacture
- Department of Leather Accessories and Footwear
- Department of Ceramics and Glassware
Bachelor Level Programs
Programs Duration
- Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design 4 Year
- Bachelor of Design in Textile Design 4 Year
- Bachelor of Design in Jewellery Design and Gemological Sciences 4 Year
- Bachelor of Design in Furniture Design and Manufacture 4 Year
- Bachelor of Design in Leather Accessories and Footwear 4 Year
- Bachelor of Design in Ceramics and Glassware 4 Year
- Bachelor of Science in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising 4 Year
Master Level Programs
M. Phil. Art And Design Education
Research Activity and Main Areas
- Design Education
- Fashion Design
- Textile Design
- Jewellery Design and Gemological Science
- Furniture Design and manufacture
- Leather Accessories and Footwear
- Product Development
Doctorate Level Programs
Not Applicable
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
- Fashion Design
- Textile Design
- Jewellery Design and Gemological Science
- Furniture Design and manufacture
- Leather Accessories and Footwear
- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
- Ceramics and Glass Design
- Art and Design Education
Application Deadlines
Not Applicable
Teaching Languages
English
Semester Dates
- Fall Semester – August to December
- Spring Semester – January to May
- Summer Semester – June to July
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
Study = Approx. € 230 per month
Living = Approx. € 140 to 190 per month
