The Tashkent International Fashion Academy will be established in Uzbekistan with the goal of training qualified personnel for the light industry. This educational institution will receive the status of a state higher education institution, and classes are scheduled to begin in the 2026/2027 academic year. Plans also include launching a dual education system and constructing a dormitory.
Details of the Academy's Creation and Operation
The new academy will operate under the auspices of the Agency for Light Industry Development. Its creation is based on combining the joint educational program of the Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry and the Paris International Fashion Academy. Students already studying under this joint program will be able to continue their studies within the framework of the new academy, after which they will be issued a diploma from this institution.
In addition to participating in joint programs, the university will have the opportunity to independently train specialists in bachelor's degree programs and master's specialties.
Development Prospects and New Opportunities for Students
Starting from the 2027/2028 academic year, the implementation of dual education is planned. This system will allow for the training of specialists for textile, sewing, knitwear, and leather footwear industries according to the orders of specific companies and organizations, integrating theoretical training with practical work.
The academy will also take on the tasks of developing uniform designs for various corporations under state orders, as well as engaging in the development and formation of national brands.
A special path for further education is provided for graduates of light industry technical schools. Those who successfully complete their studies at a specialized technical school and achieve an average grade that meets the academy's criteria can apply directly to the third year of the bachelor's program, with the study being paid and formalized by contract in this case.
To ensure the operation of the academy and attract foreign specialists, teachers, and students, a procedure for obtaining and extending multiple visas and registrations will be organized. These measures will also apply to the academy's administrative staff and their family members.
By the end of 2028, a dormitory for 400 people will be built for the new university's students. Until this facility is ready, students transferred from the Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry can temporarily use the old institute's dormitory.
Previously, a correspondent for Podrobno.uz conducted reviews of capital stores, comparing their windows with global runways, discovering that Uzbek ornaments and fabrics, such as satin and adras, align with current global trends.
