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ISAM/MBMPublic institution · Kasai-Oriental, DR Congo

A cradle of job creators.

Fashion, garment making, beauty therapy, hospitality: the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Mbujimayi trains women and men who combine rigorous knowledge, precise craftsmanship and creative daring.

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01ISAM at a glance

A young institution with an ambition to match the Greater Kasai.

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Announcement

The second cycle opens: three Master's degrees in fashion from 2026-2027.

  • Fashion Management & Marketing
  • Fashion Styling & Design
  • Fashion Education
118 new Bachelor's graduates in July 2026Read the announcement
2017Year of foundation, established by ministerial order
4LMD Bachelor's programmes
3Master's specialisations in fashion, from 2026-2027
2sites: the campus and the administrative building

02Programmes

For every talent, a pathway.

Bachelor's, Master's or professional training: filter by cycle, or type a trade, a skill or a tool.

8 programmes

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First cycle

Bachelor's in arts and crafts

Three years that combine core knowledge, practical work, supervised projects and internships, leading to a dissertation that opens the way to employment and entrepreneurship alike.

  • Garment Technology
  • Fashion Design
  • Beauty therapy
  • Hospitality & Protocol

Second cycle · new

Master's in fashion

Born of a partnership with sister institutions in arts and crafts, the second cycle extends the Bachelor's towards fashion management, design and teaching.

  • Management & Marketing
  • Styling & Design
  • Didactics
The Director General at an academic ceremonyOffice of the Director General

9years serving the Greater Kasai · since 2017

03A word from the Director General

Our ambition is to make the Public ISAM of Mbujimayi a true centre of excellence in arts and crafts, fashion, design, the textile industry, hospitality and public relations.
Prof. Peter Ngala Ntumba KabashadiDirector General of ISAM Mbujimayi
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04Student work

From sketch to runway, proof through the work.

Practical work, supervised projects, defences and fashion shows: at ISAM, every skill is demonstrated before a jury, a client or an audience.

Fashion show of wax print designsFashion show
Sculptural green dressFashion Design
Hairdressing practical sessionBeauty therapy
Lace and wax-print finishing on garments made by studentsGarment Technology
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05What they say about ISAM

Trades that create wealth.

Here you learn trades that create wealth. Dare to create, dare to start your own business.
H.E. Ms Tina SalamaSpokesperson for the Head of State · ISAM's 9th anniversary, April 2026
You need to know who you are to build your future.
Prof. Peter Ngala NtumbaDirector General · February 2026
It was essential for me to listen to my fellow students so that I could carry their ambitions to the Institute's leadership.
Cécilia LusambaPresident of the Student Union
I am delighted to see how easily these young people have mastered natural products. This skill is a real asset for their employability.
Ms Marie Bernard Mbuyi, Teaching AssistantSupervisor, Beauty Therapy
Work hard to win the excellence scholarship created by the Management Committee to reward creativity and innovation.
Prof. Peter Ngala NtumbaDirector General · graduation ceremony, July 2026

06News

Life at the Institute, day by day.

Ceremonies, research, partnerships and student life, reported by the Communication Unit.

07Events

The year's key events.

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08Our services

With you from enrolment to graduation.

The services most requested by students, families and the Institute's partners.

Enrolment & re-enrolment

Bachelor's and Master's: every working day, at the Administrative Building and at the Tuya Kumpala Campus.

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Course programme

Course units, teaching hours and credits for every programme, semester by semester.

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Scholarships

The Management Committee's excellence scholarship and the LONA Foundation's EXCELLENTIA programme.

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Continuing education

Short CEFO-ISAM courses leading to a professional certificate.

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Document requests

Certificates, transcripts and academic documents: the Secretariat handles your request.

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Internships & partnerships

Companies, workshops, hotels and institutions: open your doors to our interns.

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09Documentation centre

The latest reference documents.

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10Partnerships

They walk alongside us.

Foundations, professionals, institutions and universities work with ISAM on scholarships, continuing education, internships and research.

  • ScholarshipsLONA FoundationEXCELLENTIA programme: 100 scholarships to promote excellence among women.
  • Continuing educationDiva RetouchingProfessional training in make-up, nail care and eyelash extensions.
  • Master'sSister institutes of arts and craftsAcademic partnership for the launch of the Master's programme.
  • ResearchDoctoral-level universitiesUPKAN, ISP Bukavu, UNIKIS, Official University of Mbujimayi.

11Admissions 2026-2027

Enrol in four steps.

Every working day, at the Administrative Building and the Lycée Tuya Kumpala Campus.

  1. 01

    Choose

    Compare the four Bachelor's programmes and the three Master's, or take the programme finder quiz.

  2. 02

    Come in person

    To the Administrative Building (Dibindi) or the Tuya Kumpala Campus.

  3. 03

    Submit

    State Diploma or certificate of success; the full list of documents is given on site.

  4. 04

    Finalise

    The Academic Secretariat checks your file and confirms your enrolment.

Full admissions guide

2026-2027 enrolment now open

Join the cradle of job creators of the Greater Kasai.

Your career starts here: Bachelor's, Master's and professional training in fashion, beauty therapy and hospitality.

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