Pearl Academy, India

Mission Statement

To be amongst the leading global institutes in design, fashion, business and media education through continuous innovation, high quality standards and delightful experience to students, employees and industry partners.

International Role

Pearl Academy, set up in 1993, is one of the top fashion technology design institutes of Higher education in India in the domain of fashion, design, and creative business. Pearl Academy is established under the aegis of the Creative Arts Education Society, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, New Delhi. The Core Purpose of Creative Arts Education Society is to provide professional services associated with education and training in the field of Fashion, Design, Business and Technology by adhering to International Standards, which are reviewed continuously for improvement to accomplish consistent customer satisfaction. The Academy is spread over five campuses in India – New Delhi (South & West), Jaipur, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

For Pearl Academy, Internationalization is a parameter of quality. Pearl Academy has been offering its students opportunities to participate in significant experiences abroad, whether through traditional study abroad terms or through more innovative programs such as internships abroad, international modules, competitions, joint collaborative projects and other exciting programs. The diverse and rich cultural legacy that India possesses provides a strong learning ground for the creative arts and business students to explore and understand the differences that a heritage of centuries holds and cultivate. The students from across the world are exposed to the different art forms, cultural impact on fashion, design and business and the scope of innovation it offers for merging of two different cultures and trends. In exchange of thoughts, our Indian students develop and understand the creative concepts and trends established on the other side of the globe. These international opportunities help students to be true global citizens.

Our extensive international tie-ups facilitate over 400 students each year to participate in reciprocal exchanges, international conferences, study tours, summer school programmes, student & faculty exchanges, guest workshops, and joint projects.

Our International Partners:

·         Manchester Metropolitan University UK

·         University of Derby UK

·         Nottingham Trent University UK

·         Torrens University Australia

·         University for the Creative Arts UK

·         Arts University Bournemouth UK

·         Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, Italy

·         University of Debrecen, Hungary

·         LDT Nagold, Germany

·         Amsterdam Fashion Institute, The Netherlands

·         Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan

·         Royal Academy of Art, The Netherlands

·         Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, USA

·         Accademia Costume & Moda, Rome Italy

·         Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands

·         Northumbria University, UK

·         Stamford International University, Thailand

·         University of Law, UK

·         Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design, New Zealand

·         NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands

Our International memberships:

·         International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI)

·         Cumulus Association

·         World Design Organization (WDO)

National Role

Pearl Academy has partnered with Indian industry in fashion, design and media sector for their live project where the Industry expert can guide, mentor and support the students to gain an experience that reaches beyond the classroom. Industry plays a major role in our curriculum design & development with: • Mandatory industry internships (8-10 weeks) and dissertation projects embedded in all programmes • Practicing professionals as visiting faculty • Real life / live projects in classrooms • Seminars and training workshops by industry personnel • Research and consultancy projects in design, product development, production, retail, craft sector, etc. • National and International conferences organised by Pearl Academy • Industry sponsored consultancy projects • National and International research projects which is relevant for the societal, educationist and consumer concept Pearl Academy plays an important role in recognising that creative young minds need to be harnessed by visionary leadership. Talented faculty members play the role of teachers, guides and mentors students to enter the challenging careers in the field of Fashion, Design, Media and Creative Businesses. Apart from imparting knowledge, they take an active interest in grooming each student; impart soft skills, design thinking & actively encouraging them to push their limits.

Main Focus

Development of qualified & well trained human resources and man power for art, fashion, design, and lifestyle industries. The offered education matching with international benchmarks.