About - IEC - College of Art & Fashion

About
IEC College

IEC is the first educational body to introduce Fashion & Interior Design courses in Nepal, IEC College of Art & Fashion is a venture of IEC School of Art & Fashion, one of the most trusted names in the education field for the last 28 years.

A proud recipient of the INTERNATIONAL GOLD QUALITY AWARD (USA) for quality education; TQM in 2003 and now a proud winner of the ASIAN TOP FASHION ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR, 2016 in FASHION ASIA AWARD, 2016 held in China & recently winner of NEPAL BEST BRAND LEADERSHIP AWARD 2018. IEC School has a network of multiple study centers across Kathmandu valley with a fantastic faculty of working professionals and state-of-the-art technical facilities.

IEC School has been offering the best of infrastructure and educational resources through its centers in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. There are more than 257 Fashion Labels & 112 Interior Design Studio run by IECians in Nepal & abroad. Along with this, we are the Promoter and Organizer of Nepal Fashion Week, the biggest Fashion Extravaganza in Nepal. IEC has two campuses running Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Interior Design, one at Chandol and the another one at Mandikhatar, Kathmandu, spread in over 55,000 sq.ft carpet area.

Established in the year 1997 under the visionary leadership of Ms. Shailaja Adhikary, IEC has emerged as the number one educational institute of Fashion and Interior Design in Nepal with an unprecedented growth rate of more than 500% At IEC, we not only prepare our students for jobs but also make them able to extract the most out of various future opportunities.

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Teesside University, based in the heart of the UK, is known for its innovation, creativity, and strong industry connections. Ranked among the top universities for designs, With a Gold rating for teaching excellence, research judged as world-leading, and state-of-the-art facilities backed by over £300 million investment, Teesside University sets the stage for creative, global careers.

Teesside empowers students to think differently, create fearlessly, and make their mark on the world. Together, we’re bringing that same world-class education and creative energy to you. We’re proud to partner with Teesside University (UK) a global leader in creative education bringing world-class degrees to aspiring designer’s right here at IEC College of Art & Fashion. Our partner university leads the way named Modern University of the Year 2026, and driven by industry, innovation and real-world success.