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Moving to a new city can feel overwhelming—but at ISME, we help you figure it all out. From finding your way around to feeling at home, we’re with you every step of the way.

Right in the heart of the action

ATLAS ISME’s campus puts you in the heart of Mumbai—close to top corporates, consulates, and stadiums. Step out to find art, film, and culture all around.
UpGrad Hostel, BKC
10m from ATLAS ISME
Veronica’s, Bandra
6km from ATLAS ISME
Juhu Chowpatty
8km from ATLAS ISME
International Airport
7km from ATLAS ISME
Mondegar, Colaba
18km from ATLAS ISME
Jio World Drive
3.6km from ATLAS ISME

Survive and Thrive: Mumbai hacks every student should know

01
Master the Local Transit game
02
Know Your Cafes & Libraries
03
Use Student
Discounts
Everywhere
04
Get a Monthly Metro &
Train Pass
05
Feel Secure,
Wherever You
Go
06
Time It Right for Assignments & Events
07
Master the Art of Budgeting
08
Get the Best of Mumbai’s Culture

Where students become a community

A vibrant circle of support, inspiration, and shared ambition

Upgrad Spaces, Student-Centric Living

UpGrad Living offers comfort and convenience in Mumbai. We provide a safe, vibrant living experience just 10 meters from campus, making us the top choice for students.
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Plan Your Move: Cost of living in Mumbai

Living in Mumbai as a student has manageable expenses, Shared accommodations and public transport. Students balance essentials like housing, food, and travel while enjoying the vibrant city life.
Accomodation
Food
Personal Expenses
Transit
Academic Essentials

A glimpse into your ISME life

Here’s how a week unfolds at ISME
Monday
CLASS
Principles of Management
Industry
Visits
CLASS
ATLAS Elective
A quiet
corner
Tuesday
Research & compilation
Presentation up-skilling
Planning the next big
club event!
CLASS
Behavioural &Social Psychology
Wednesday
CLASS
Excel for Decision Making
CLASS
Modern Age AI Tools
Working
with AI
CLASS
Entrepreneurship Blueprint
ATLAS’s best kept secret
Thrusday
International Opportunities
have entered the chat
CLASS
Marketing Management
Learning from the legends
Friday
Masterclass in session...
CLASS
Basics of Finance
CLASS
Consumer Behaviour
Annual Entrepreneurial
showcase
Saturday
Saturday
Startup
School
What’s
trending?
College experience
🤝🏼
Fests
Sunday
Mumbai Meri
Jaan
DND!
live close, sleep more.

Here for you, every step of the way

From emotional support to everyday
essentials — we’ve got your back, always.

Through the eyes of outstation students

Hear how students from across India found comfort and support within ISME
The campus is safe, the people are supportive, & being in BKC just adds to the peace of mind. I know my daughter’s happy here.
Shweta Shingre
Parent
Goa
Moving to Mumbai felt overwhelming at first, but with all support provided by ISME, the transition was surprisingly smooth
Eshan Thackur
2nd Year
Kolkata
The fact that he’s already working on real industry projects while still in college makes me feel like he’s headed in the right direction.
Utsav Pandey
Parent
Delhi
I’m so happy and satisfied. The faculty, staff, food, culture - everything is amazing. As a mother, I think my child is getting the best here.
Varsha Sharma
Parent
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ISDI is one of the most prestigious institutions, renowned for its global-standard design education in India, offering programs in collaboration with Parsons School of Design, New York. The institute provides a multidisciplinary curriculum focused on hands-on learning and innovation. By integrating live learning experiences and global immersion programmes, ISDI transforms students into creative thinkers and leaders. ATLAS ISDI stands out from other design schools with:

  • Pivoting around the principles of innovation, it prepares students to transform the world of design through an entrepreneurial and tech-savvy approach.
  • With an exceptional curriculum, meticulously designed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design, it ensures students have a wholly transforming experience while studying.
  • BBA Hons. in AI & Emerging Technologies
  • Strategically located in Mumbai’s BKC, it exposes students to the vibrant and cultural spirit of the city.

ATLAS ISDI offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and other courses for its students.

ATLAS ISDI provides B. Des to its students in various subjects. The undergraduate B. Des programme is a four-year course that enables students to enhance their focus on strategic thinking, design, and innovation.

The undergraduate B. Des program offers 7 programs in various design subjects, such as:

  • Communication Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication & Styling
  • Interior Design
  • Product Design
  • Strategic Design Management
  • Animation & VFX

The postgraduate programme focuses on entrepreneurial and design thinking skills.

ATLAS ISDI is a well-known institution for many reasons. Its exclusive collaboration with Parsons School of Design stems from its position as a renowned institution. The key factors setting ISDI apart are:

The undergraduate B. Des program offers 7 programs in various design subjects, such as:

  • Location: It is in the heart of Mumbai and surrounded by the best design organisations.
  • Industry-focused approach: With industry stalwarts and meteors guiding students, individuals not only learn from practical knowledge but also learn from experience.
  • Networking: Students can work and interact with professionals in other fields, strengthening their networking skills.
  • Global curriculum: The curriculum has been meticulously designed to prepare students for national and international work opportunities.
  • Experiential learning: ISDI believes in going beyond traditional learning, and utilises advanced technology to nurture creativity among students.

Yes, ISDI offers guest lectures and masterclasses as a part of the curriculum. International voices and mentors lead classes with its exclusive partnership with Parsons School of Design (Parsons faculty often visits ISDI and students learn from them here in India). Integrating a masterclass allows students to expand their cultural understanding, too. We introduce students to a variety of workshops and masterclasses that help expand their interests and solidify their vision.

ISDI hosted Parsons Week 2025, in partnership with ISDI, from March 23-28, 2025, featuring a week of design-focused events and sessions led by faculty from the renowned Parsons School of Design. During their visit to ISDI, they offered masterclasses and portfolio review sessions as well.

Yes. ISDI offers global opportunities, too. Students get opportunity to study overseas, during immersive excursion one such example is Paris where students vistied colleges such as

  • Students can study in Paris and participate in industry visits and workshops.
  • Partnership with Parsons School of Design ensures that thinking strategies, global tools, and methodologies are a part of the curriculum.

ISDI stands out from other design schools through its partnership with Parsons School of Design. Its urban-rich culture setting ensures students learn thoroughly. ISDI stands out from other design schools due to its unique features:

  • A rich curriculum benefits from its collaboration with Parsons School of Design.
  • Real-world internships and masterclasses
  • Diverse networking
  • Strategic thinking nurtured by industry experts

Yes, the curriculum is developed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design. The B Des curriculum is meticulously designed to allow students to benefit from it. The global curriculum expands their horizon of understanding and ensures they are able to face challenges and secure lucrative opportunities.

The ISDI - School of Design & Innovation has received curriculum development support from Parsons School of Design since its establishment in 2013.

This unique partnership for curricular excellence ensures ISDI students have access to a global contemporaneity curriculum and proven teaching and learning methods enabling our students to be the design leaders of the future.