University of Madras-Chennai

MFT takes an active role in developing academic exchange. Institute has established tie-ups with number of Universities and Research institutions and Garment industries. MFT collaborates with Alagappa University-Karaikudi, TamilNadu Open University-Chennai, Bharathiar University-Coimbatore, Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univeristy-Tirunelveli, etc. to conduct its Diploma and Under Graduate Courses Fashion Courses in full time and part–time basis. In addition, tie-ups with many renowned fashion institutions and colleges in India to ensure its standards are pegged to the rest of the world such as Central Leather Research Institute-Chennai, Richpeace Group Co. Limited-Chennai etc. Such National links present invaluable interaction opportunities for our students and teachers.

University of Madras-Chennai

The University of Madras was formally established on September 5, 1857 and undertook as its motto ‘Doctrina Vim Promovet Insitam’ (Learning promotes [one’s] innate talent). Robert Chisholm was commissioned in 1861 to build the University’s first building, now a magnificent renovated heritage monument.

The University of Madras was the first to introduce autonomous colleges within the University system in 1978-79. since then, 25 out of the 178 affiliated institutions has become autonomous. The opening of the golden page in the history of the University of Madras with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accrediting it at the ‘Five Star’ level took place in 2000. That year also saw the University Grants Commission (UGC) according the University the special status well as for research in the focused area of herbal medicine. Presently NAAC has reaccredited the University of Madras with ‘A’ Grade. The first Vice-Chancellor of the University as Sir Christopher Rawlinson, the Chief justice of the Madras. This practice of part time Vice-Chancellors (majority from the High Court bench ) was to continue until 1923. The University at its inception comprised of four faculties – Arts, Law, Medical and Engineering, and examined candidates for degree in all these disciplines. However, consequent amendments to the Madras University Act, the Medical and Engineering Colleges earlier affiliated to this University have been since shifted to the newly created Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Dr. MGR Medical University and the Anna University respectively.

The innovations introduced in the last decade have been many. At present there are 70 teaching and research departments in the University, grouped under 17 Schools. Within the Chennai Metropolitan area the University is now spread over six campuses such as (1) The Chepauk Main Campus. (2) The Guindy Campus, (3) the Marina Campus, (4) the Taramani Campus, (5) the Chetput Campus (The Madras University Union), (6) the Maduravoyal Campus (Field Laboratory). The University offers several Masters and Research Programs.

Post Graduate programmes

MBA- Master of Business Administration - 2 Years
• General
• Marketing
• Finance
• Fashion Apparel Management
• Human Resource
• Systems

MCA- Master of Computer Application - 3 Years
M.Sc(IT)- Information Technology - 2 Years
M.Sc(TFD)-Textiles & Fashion Design - 2 Years

Under Graduate programmes 2 Years

B.Sc(AFD)- Apparel Fashion Design
BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration
BCA - Bachelor of Computer Application
B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce in Computer Application

Diploma programmes - 1 Years
Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design