CampusStudent life

A student life that creates, debates and gets involved.

At ISAM, every skill is proven before a garment, a client or an audience: practical work, supervised projects, defences, fashion shows and cross-programme talks.

  • 2026Student Union established
  • 3areas of action
  • 6highlights a year
  • 340photos in the gallery
Yellow outfits presented on the runway by students
Student fashion show

01Student Union

A community that organises itself.

Established in February 2026, the Student Union of the Tuya Kumpala campus is chaired by Cécilia Lusamba Cibumbu. Its vision rests on three pillars.

Excellence

Promoting research and interdisciplinary work.

Equity

An inclusive environment for every talent.

Outlook

Practical acts of solidarity.

The new Student Union committee, chaired by Cécilia Lusamba, with the Director GeneralISAM students

02Highlights

A year shaped by creativity.

Events that bring work out of the workshops and present it to the whole city.

January

Health and visibility walk

From the campus to Club MIBA, dance and sport to welcome new students.

April

The Institute's anniversary

A talk, artistic performances and a fashion show, held together with International Women's Day.

June

Cross-programme talks

Students share their expertise: body shapes, facial care, self-confidence.

July

Defences & supervised projects

Collections defended before a jury, décor for customary, religious and civil weddings.

Late July

Graduation ceremony

A procession through the city, the award of diplomas and the finalists' fashion show.

All year round

Competitions & awards

In 2026, Marithé Muyaya (Fashion Design) was named second runner-up in Miss University Excellence.

03Gallery

Our work in pictures.

Photos from the Communication Unit and from every news article, sorted by theme. Click an image to enlarge it and find the related article.