Raffles Design Institute, formerly known as Raffles LaSalle Institute, was established in Singapore in 1990 as an educational institution dedicated to the professional design disciplines of Fashion, Interior, Digital Media, 3D Design (Product and Jewellery Design) and Visual Communication (Graphic Design) and Fashion Marketing & Management. It is the leading private design education provider with colleges in major cities such as Beijing, Changchun, Changzhou, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, Wuhan (China), Bangkok (Thailand), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Mumbai, New Delhi (India), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Singapore.

Offering an expeditious pathway to a Bachelor of Arts Degree certification to students within 3 years after graduating from high school, Raffles's curriculum is constantly reviewed to keep their students at the forefront of design education and training.

Always at the cutting edge, Raffles Design Institute prides itself in grooming individuals to award-winners. Sven Tan (Winner of Mercedes-Benz Asia Fashion Award 2004), Hiroko Ueno (Winner of Mercedes-Benz Singapore Fashion Award 2005), Jann Chong (Winner of Canon DMH Digital Video Festival 2004) form part of their distinguished alumni, Raffles Designers.

Raffles Design Institute continues to strive for excellence in delivering high quality education and providing an enriching learning experience for their students. A unique combination of academic theory and hands-on experience ensures that all graduates possess the skills and knowledge required by employers worldwide as well as a sound foundation for advanced study. As part of their curriculum, their students are placed in internship programmes for the opportunity to gain professional working experience, enhancing their portfolios. During the on-the-job training, students establish networks with companies, which very often become their future employers.

Employed from the USA, UK, Canada, Columbia, Peru, Egypt, Taiwan, Australia and Singapore, their lecturers are professional practitioners in their respective fields. They offer a wealth of technical knowledge and experience which they impart with commitment, creating an international learning environment that is rich in creativity.

Raffles Design Institute - A quality design institute of Raffles Education Corporation with the Singapore Quality Class (Private Education Provider) award and CaseTrust for Education certification.

Identified by International Enterprise Singapore as one of the most promising education providers*.

Advantages of Raffles Design Institute

International Qualifications and Recognition
RafflesDesign Institute offers a 3 year internationally accredited Bachelor degree programme for their specialised design courses. With articulation agreements between reputable overseas universities in the United Kingdom and Australia, students are conferred with internationally accredited design qualifications at the end of their studies.

Industry Projects and Internships
Students at RafflesDesign Institute enjoy valuable, hands-on practical experience through internships and various commercial projects. Vocational training provides students with the opportunity to establish personal networks with important industry contacts, enhancing their personal portfolios and employability.

Inter-College Transfer of Credits
Raffles Design College Group (RDCG) is the only institution that offers inter-college transfer credits among their colleges in the Asia Pacific region. Be it in the cosmopolitan cities of Singapore and Sydney, or the financial hubs located in Shanghai or Beijing, their students can gain international exposure by living and studying in any of their campuses located in their network.

Jump Start Your Career
RafflesDesign intensive curriculum ensures that students will earn an internationally recognised degree in three years. Proudly taught by their team of talented programme directors and lecturers, students will be equipped with knowledge and ability to interact with people from diverse nationalities and achieve career maturity at a faster rate.

Academic Terms
RafflesDesign Institute offers 4 intakes annually: every January, April, July and October. Students are given the flexibility to commence their studies at a time convenient to them, while graduates can enter the labour force at 4 separate times through the year, maximising employment prospects for graduates and serving the ongoing human resource needs of respective design industries throughout the year.

One academic year consists of 4 terms with 12 study weeks, and a 1 week holiday between terms. Orientation Day happens on the first Monday of the corresponding month, with the opportunity to speak to lecturers and fresh students. Come join us to realise your design dreams!