ISTA in a nutshell

A business school in touch with the world

First impressions count: when entering ISTA you can physically sense the fast pace of the textile industry, get the feel of its creative challenges balanced with a down-to-earth approach to its market versatility.

Being firmly grounded in the textile business reality is not only a conscious decision of ISTA's management and professional faculty ; it is also the result of the diverse origins of the students and their involvement in various group activities and case studies throughout the program. The level of excellence and the speed of action are those of the highly competitive and demanding business environment in which the future graduates will later thrive.

The teaching approach at ISTA is both theoretical and practical, with courses at school and work activities during their time spent as trainees in various companies. It develops pragmatic and flexible profiles, creative and open-minded personalities as well as specialised competencies. Beyond the basic knowledge and the mastering of textile techniques, ISTA fosters commitment and solidarity, rigor and accountability, all qualities needed in multi-cultural and cross-functional teams.

Our active networking within the textile industry enables us to stay in touch with the trends and needs of the business and thus to constantly develop our core program. This approach has proven its efficacy as more than 500 ISTA graduates are currently working in the field.