GLOBAL SENSELearn global standards and develop an international sensibility
Polish your skills to be used globally
be active internationally
OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION is said to have achieved the highest results in Japan and has the power to communicate information that leads Asia.
Our vision is to continue to be a fashion education institution trusted by the world.
We are increasing collaboration with overseas fashion schools and focusing on developing human resources who can play an active role internationally.
We also actively support students going overseas in order to acquire an "international mindset."
Learn and interact with the world
POLIMODA (ITALY)
Polimoda School Exchange Study Abroad System
For one year, you can study world-class creation at a top Italian school with no tuition fees. Upon graduation, you will receive a certificate of completion, which will not only help you find employment within Japan, but also serve as an opportunity to expand overseas.
| Destination | Polimoda School Undergraduate (Bachelor's Course) 4th year |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | exemption |
| Period | 1 year |
| subject | Super Designer / Graduates of Fashion and Creator Department |
| Certificate of completion | Certificate |
Polimoda School Self-financed Study Abroad System
You can enroll in the Master's program or transfer to the 3rd or 4th year of the Undergraduate program with the benefit of partial tuition fee reduction. When you graduate, you can earn a formal degree, a Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree. This will lead directly to internships and employment at top European maisons.
| Destination | Polimoda School Master (Master's Course) / Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | Partial exemption/exemption |
| Period | 9 months to 2 years depending on the course |
| degree | Master or Bachelor |
Short-term study abroad in Florence, Italy
After receiving lectures on design methods and research methods, participants will undertake practical training in creating a collection, and on the final day, all participants will receive a certificate of completion. The off-campus training includes visits to Armani and Prada museums, famous fashion house outlets and vintage shops, and historical buildings.
| Destination | Polimoda school |
|---|---|
| Period | 3 weeks to 1 month |
| subject | Super Designer |
Training in Florence, Italy
At one of Europe's leading fashion schools, where young people from all over the world gather to study fashion, you will learn world-standard ideas and designs. During off-campus training, students visited Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of the world's largest exhibitions. I have the valuable experience of being exposed to the world's best, such as touring overseas collections.
| Training destination | Polimoda school |
|---|---|
| Period | about 12 days |
| subject | Department of Fashion and Creator |
Study abroad tuition support system (scholarship)
| subject | Study abroad at an overseas school accredited by the school Current students/graduates (within 3 years after graduation) |
|---|---|
| Destination | Polimoda school and overseas schools deemed appropriate by the academy |
| scholarship | Benefit type: Up to 1 million yen will be paid *Subject to review |
| Loan type Loan up to 2 million yen (no interest) *Subject to screening |
Philippine language study abroad system
| subject | Those who wish to study abroad at an overseas school accredited by the academy |
|---|---|
| Destination | Philinter Education Center (Cebu Island) etc. Enroll in a language school designated by the academy |
| Period | 4-8 weeks |
| Certificate of completion | 100,000 yen benefit *Subject to examination |
Kimono Upcycling Project
Students from Polimoda took on the challenge of upcycling kimonos. In conjunction with this, Massimiliano Giornetti, former creative director of Ferragamo and current director of Polimoda, visited the school. The strong connection with Polimoda made this project possible, and it has become a great inspiration for the students.
Current President of Polimoda School
Massimiliano Giornetti
FASHION GRADUATE ITALIA
At the request of Osaka, a sister city of Milan, two students from our school were invited to participate in the Fashion Graduate Italia (FGI) held in Milan and present their collections.
Experience the cutting edge
It leads to self-confidence
FIT (NEW YORK)
Established in 1944 as an educational foundation for the fashion industry. The Costume Lab has a collection of 100,000 costumes and 1 million materials.
In addition to designers from famous maisons such as Calvin Klein, Norma Kamali, and Michael Kors,
It has also produced editors-in-chief of famous fashion magazines.
Training in New York, USA
FIT, which has a track record of training many professionals involved in the fashion industry, will hold industry-leading seminars. In addition to the history of fashion, students learn about shop planning and VMD (store creation method), and on the final day, students present their plans and receive feedback from professors.
| Training destination | FIT New York State Fashion Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Period | about 10 days |
| subject | Department of Brand Management |
| Fashion and Business Department Stylist Department |
KOREA SEOUL
Korean styling training
Photoshoot training at trending spots in Seoul during the second year
Participated in "Korean Styling Training" which mainly focused on In addition to learning about the Korean industry, you can gain an international perspective and expand your own styling skills through lectures from stylists who are active locally.
| Training destination | Korea・Seoul |
|---|---|
| Period | 5 days |
| subject | Department of Stylist |
Korean buying training
I went to Seoul, South Korea and made some purchases at wholesalers around Namdaemun and Dongdaemun. In the lively wholesaler district of South Korea, students themselves negotiate purchases on the same level as professional buyers. The purchased products are sold at the original shop of the graduation work presentation.
| Training destination | Korea・Seoul |
|---|---|
| Period | 3-4 days |
| subject | Fashion and Business Department Buyer Course |
The 4th Korea Textile Fashion Design Contest
Super Designer Student Wins Grand Prix!
Three more students won prizes.
Participated in PTU Fashion Week
Super Designer present their own brand collections
Participated in PTU Fashion Week
Super Designer present their own brand collections
Students from the Brand Management Department opened a pop-up shop.
From the world to Osaka, from Osaka to the world
Central Saint Martins
Former permanent lecturer
You can take Oleg's class!
Graduated from Central Saint Martins University
Central Saint Martins /
Former permanent lecturer at London College of Fashion
Oleg Mitrofanov
Since 2014, he has been teaching at the University of the Arts London. He is a current instructor of fashion education at the forefront of Europe, and has experience as the head of the Fashion Communication & Promotion Bachelor's course at Central Saint Martins. He will sign a teaching contract with our institute in October 2021.
Saint Laurent Paris
Special lecture by an active modeler
Current modeler for Saint Laurent, Hayato Yoshida, will be visiting Japan and giving a special lecture.
OIF Creative Fever international
A series of special lectures will be held by industry professionals active on the international stage.
OIF Creative Fever international
A series of special lectures will be held by industry professionals active on the international stage.
IFFTI (International Federation of Fashion Institute of Technology) member schools
IFFTI is an internationally renowned organization for higher fashion education established in 1999. Including our school, 55 leading schools from 23 countries and regions around the world, including FIT in the US, Polimoda in Italy, and University of the Arts London, known for its Central Saint Martins in the UK, are members. Only two schools from Japan are members: OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION and Bunka Gakuen (Tokyo).