Footwear Design & Development Institute - [FDDI], Amethi

Why FDDI Fursatganj?

• Academic programs covering niche areas like Fashion, Footwear, Retail and Leather Goods.
• FDDI approved as “Centre of Excellence” to take up research and innovation, as a pioneer, in the core domain
• Awards Degree under the institution of National Importance (INI) just like IITs and IIMs.
• One of the 3 leading universities/ institutions in the world taking up higher education in the core domain – Thomas Bata University, Czech Republic and University of Northampton, UK.
• Curriculum designed and developed by the participation of experts from eminent institutions/ organizations such as the University of Northampton – UK, NIFT, IIM, IIT, Council of Leather Exports, etc.
• Courses designed to produce Industrial experiments indispersed with academia in terms of Internship, Live Projects, Field Visits, Case Studies, etc.
• Well qualified faculties – with prolonged experience and exposure in taking up International assignments and projects.
• FDDI has a strong presence in countries like Ethiopia, South Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh,
  Sri Lanka, Vietnam, etc. for training and consultancy.
• World-class infrastructure spread in acres of land with 12 PAN India campuses
• Alumni are well-established names as Vice President, CEOs in national and multinational companies
• Centralized placements – equal opportunities for all eligible candidates. It has a track record of more than 85% placement with more than 200 national and international companies participating every year during placement drive.

FDDI Fursatganj Facilities

Following are the facilities offered by the Footwear Design and Development Institute Fursatganj to cater to the needs of the students: 

• Hostels: The institute offers a spacious, hygienic and secure facility for both boys and girls with an intake capacity of 350 and 200 respectively. The rooms are fully furnished with all the necessary facilities like a cupboard, RO system, necessary furniture, and many more. The hostel is offered on the first-cum-first-serve basis and the fee is to be paid at the beginning of each semester in advance. 
• Library: The institute has a resourceful library with more than 5000 books and periodicals. It also subscribes to Indian and foreign journals and magazines. It includes an air-conditioned reading hall for both students and faculty members. 
• Sports: The students are provided with all the sports facilities like basketball, table tennis courts, etc. It also conducts regular yoga and meditation classes. 
• Auditorium: The Institute has a fully air-conditioned world-class auditorium equipped with an ultra-modern, LCD, recording system, spacious dais, etc.