Shanghai University - MOD’ART International Institute of Fashion & Arts, authorized by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, was founded in June and recruited its first group of students in September of 2003.

The institute follows the enrollment guideline of test-free and best for admission. The enrollment instructions are listed as follows:

1．Educational system

    Three years with 2 semesters for each

2．Majors

    Fashion Design & Pattern-making

     Luxury Marketing & Management

     Fashion Communication

3．Enrollment

    Students with a certificate of high school education (including secondary technical school, vocational school or an equivalent diploma).

Entrance exam of test and interview will be conducted in the institute with a reference of student’s National University Entrance Exam.

4．Application and Admission

      Student shall sign up for the program in the enrollment office of the institute (Jing’an Campus of Shanghai University) with original high school diploma and valid personal ID card for filling in application form. Interview will be arranged according to the application form. Students who pass the interview will receive an admission letter.

5．About Us

  1)  Shanghai University

       Shanghai University is one of the key universities in the “Project 211”. The former president of the university is Professor QIaN Weichang, a famous educator, scientist, social activist and member of Chinese Academy of Sciences. The current principal is Jin Donghan, a Chinese academy of engineering, the 11th CPPCC national committee members, the 12th session of National People’s Congress, the 18th annual alternate member of the central committee of the Communist Party of China,and famous scientist. Shanghai University is a comprehensive university with 23 schools and one independent department. It has 68 undergraduate programs, 131 master programs, 17 engineering master programs, 1 MBA program, 35 Ph.D. programs, and 11 post-doctoral programs. It has 4 national key disciplines, 4 key disciplines and 5 special disciplines of Shanghai Municipality. In addition, it has 2 national key labs managed by Ministry of Science and Technology and Shanghai Municipal Government, 1 key research base of sports sociology approved by General Administration of Sport of China, 1 key laboratory of Ministry of Education of China and 1 key laboratory jointly supported by Ministry of Education of China and Shanghai Municipal Government, 1 engineering research center of Ministry of Education of China, 1 special discipline center of Ministry of Education of China and 2 key research bases of humanities and social sciences under Shanghai Municipal government, 1  social and scientific key research base of State Sports General Administration , 1 key laboratory of the Ministry of Education, 1 key laboratory  co-built by the Ministry of Education, 1 engineering research center of the Ministry of Education, 1 characteristic specialized construction, 2  key research base of Shanghai Humanities and Social Science.  It  has 15 national youth experts on science and technology, who have great contributions. It is abundant in faculty with teaching achievements in aspect of art and art education. Shanghai University - MOD’ART International Institute of Fashion & Arts are located in No.1220 Xin Zha Road, Shanghai with modern teaching equipment. It is 5 minutes’ walk to Nanjing Road.

  2)  MOD’ART International

        Founded by several celebrities in Paris fashion circles in the 80’s of the last century, MOD’ART International has a history of more than 20 years. The college honorary dean, Jacques Soppelsa, is French national political science doctor, authorized Doctor of geopolitics and humanities and the honorary chancellor of Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne), who graduated from Paris Institute of Political Studies and the International Higher Institute.

MOD’ART International is affliated to Réseau GES, which is one of the most prestigious group in Paris in terms of higher education. About 5000 students from undergraduates to graduates are studying in the five branch schools. GES has a total of 28 professional MBA and has the right to issue 12 State Diplomas approved by the Ministry of Education in France. (MOD’ART International is included. )

        40% of the students enrolled in MOD’ART International are international students from over 10 countries and regions including Germany, Russia, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong etc. MOD’ART International has the following programs: Fashion Design/Making, Design and Making of Costumes and Accessories, Luxury Marketing and Management, Haut Hats Design etc. Haut Hats Design is a unique program in French fashion education whose main purpose is to design high quality hats for famous brands. This program enjoys a high reputation across Europe. The objective of MOD’ART International is to train students into fashion designers, pattern-makers and marketers of first-class brands with rich imagination and creativity as well as awareness of practicality. MOD’ART International has established a long-term collaborative relationship with famous fashion enterprises in Paris. They offer a certain amount of internships to the institute every year. MOD’ART International hires a group of excellent teaching staff of world-known talents from French fashion circles, most of whom have worked in famous fashion enterprises and have abundant practical experience in teaching.

  3)  Shanghai University - MOD’ART International Institute of Fashion & Arts

       Shanghai University - MOD’ART International Institute of Fashion & Arts is jointly run by Shanghai University and MOD`ART International. Mr. Du Yuzhou, the CDR of China National Textile And Apparel Council, take the post of honorary director general of the institute. The professional authorities, such as China National Garment Association, China Fashion Association, are the support units. The institute launched such programs: Fashion Design & Pattern-making, Luxury Marketing & Management and Fashion Communication. Students are are taught by the designer and pattern-makers who has worked for the world famous brands. Euro Times, published in Paris, said, “ Shanghai University - MOD’ART International is the first higher education institute in China which comprehensively introduces the French fashion education pattern.

  4)  Requirement on the level of English and drawing?

       The institute requires students shall have a high school diploma with a master of 1500 English words as requested by the standard in some education bureaus. The institute will provide pre-school training courses for free (students who drop out during that period will be charged) due to the difference between students from different regions. At the same time, students should work harder to catch up.

   5)  Educational system of Fashion Design & Pattern-making

  Three-year full-time study of college courses as in French higher education of arts shall be provided. Foreign teachers’ teaching amount and content are almost the same as that in MOD’ART International. The total teaching hours of foreign teachers will be no less than 50% of the whole amount. The other 50% will be additional courses. Thus, teaching hours in the institute outnumbers that in 4-year colleges.

  6)  Courses of Fashion Design & Pattern-making

      Semester 1 to 2 are the foundation phase. The key courses are drawing, English and basic knowledge of garments. Semester 3 to 5 are the improvement phase. Semester 6 is the graduation phase. Students should design and create their own collection for graduation show. Meanwhile, internships might be offered. During the study in the institute, classes might be combined together according to the realistic situation. Students shall cooperate.

  7)  Courses of Luxury Marketing & Management and Fashion Communication

       Management courses: Law Foundation, Case Study, Financial Management, Human Resource,etc.

       Marketing courses: International Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising,etc.

Luxury segmentation courses: International Fashion, Wine Tasting, etc.

Luxury professional courses: Luxury Foundation, Brand Strategy of Luxury Products, Luxury Marketing and Case Analysis, etc.

Communication courses: Fashion News Interview and Writing, Video Editing and Program Making, Fashion Media Creation, New Media Communication Method, etc.

  8)  Why is it non-degree program?

       The institute adopts French fashion education mode with advanced concepts and techniques which can’t be integrated well with Chinese education mode in terms of teaching method or curriculum. This non-degree program is the official French fashion education.

  9)  Diploma

       Students who complete all the courses with requested credits will acquire:

        A diploma will be issued by MOD’ART International, identical to the diploma issued to the students in MOD’ART International in Paris (this is a diploma issued by art school in France, recognized by the government but with no degree);

        A certificate of completion will be issued by Shanghai University;

        Students who want to get an associate degree of adult education accredited by the nation, can apply for the adult education program of relevant colleges or institutes in Shanghai . The institute will help to sign up for the exam and with the admission. Students must pass the entrance examination to be admitted to the program. Students will attain an associate degree issued by the college or institute after they have passed all the examinations and meet all the requirements. Tuition fees for such programs shall be paid in advance by students each year, which will be refunded when students acquire the degree. If student fails in the entrance exam or fail to get the associate degree due to his/her failure in meeting the requirements of graduation, the tuition fee of the program will not be refunded. The student can sign up for the next adult education program or take make-up classes for the failed subjects. This will not influence the study at MOD’ART.

  10)  Tuition fee:

  Fashion Design & Pattern-making:  RMB 80,000/year

  Luxury Marketing & Management:  RMB 60,000/year

  Fashion Communication:                  RMB 60,000/year

  11)  Teaching languages

  Specialized courses appointed by the French school are taught in English by foreign teachers.

  Auxiliary courses are taught by qualified Chinese teachers.

  12)  Study abroad in France

         Our students take full-time courses within 3 years.. If students want to apply for studying abroad during this period, one must pass the language test arranged by the institute. After the visa is granted, students should apply for quitting schooling (Studying abroad is a voluntary behavior, one needs to take full responsibility of him/herself)

         Reminder: it is suggested that students shall make full preparation for studying abroad with no abrupt decision. Obtaining the visa does not mean one can surely catch up with the study abroad. Preparation both in language and money shall be made.

  13)  Fees for studying abroad

         All fees including tuition, accommodation and living for one year are around RMB 200,000 according to the currency rate. Students should be mentally prepared that job for student is limited by the government.

  14)  Employment

         The institute is supported by China National Garment Association,CCPIT Sub - Council of Textile Industry and China Fashion Association. Students are guided to contact various fashion companies to show their knowledge and techniques in textile industry for the future    employment.

  15)  Limited class size

          No more than 25 students in each class for the best teaching quality.