Academic Affiliations
INSD Kolkata is academically affiliated with Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, supporting recognised undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs within an established higher education framework.
The institute also maintains an academic alliance with Sikkim Professional University, contributing to curriculum alignment and academic guidance within professionally oriented and skill-based education models.
Together, these affiliations provide academic structure while allowing flexibility for studio-based learning and practical design education.
Global Academic Collaboration
International School of Design Kolkata believes that design education should extend beyond borders. Through global academic collaborations, the institute provides students with international exposure to design education, creative practices, and learning environments across leading global institutions.
INSD Kolkata has established academic tie-ups with reputed international universities including College de Paris, International Business School of Washington (IBSW), University for the Creative Arts (UCA), École Supérieure de Relooking, and ESG Luxe (France). These collaborations connect students to global academic ecosystems focused on design, fashion, creative studies, and professional education.
As part of these global partnerships, students have the opportunity to participate in international academic exposure programs, where selected modules are studied at partner universities abroad. This experience allows students to engage with international faculty, global design perspectives, and diverse academic cultures.
Global academic exposure helps students broaden their creative outlook, understand international design standards, and develop confidence to operate in a global creative environment. These collaborations strengthen INSD Kolkata’s commitment to delivering design education that is globally informed, professionally relevant, and future-focused.
