Design is beyond what wesee, perceive and feel
Strate School of Design blends a minimalist design philosophy with functional design to offer a cutting-edge design education that has attracted global talent for over 30 years. Our community fosters a deeper understanding of design and cultures, and equips students to become modern-day Merlins crafting visual and experiential marvels.
Our design courses
Six specialisations. One studio culture. Find your discipline.
Our industry partners
Leading brands in mobility, technology and design bring real challenges into our studios, and our students into their teams.
Strate in numbers
What every Strate student gets, from the first studio to the first job.
Placement assistance
Career support for every graduating student.
Years of Strate
Design education since 1993, from Paris to Bengaluru.
Industry partners
Mobility, technology and design brands we work with.
International faculty
Share of the curriculum taught by faculty from abroad.
Message from the Dean
“In a booming Indian economy seen as an El Dorado, global companies need instant-ready, responsible designers who can deal with customers’ needs, upcoming technologies, and sustainability. With over 24 years of experience in European design excellence, Strate has set up an international team to train Indian talents locally in Bangalore.”This talent is yours.
Life @ strate
Studios that never sleep, events that bring everyone together, and support whenever you need it.
Events & festivals
Talks, fests and celebrations that bring the whole campus together.
Workshops & studios
Clay, wood and prototyping workshops where ideas become real objects.
Student services
Mentors, counsellors and a careers team that support you every step.
Design studios
Open studios on our Yelahanka campus where students sketch, build and critique.
Paris immersion trip
15 days at Strate Paris, with classes, museums and the city's design scene.
Juries & exhibitions
End-of-semester juries and shows where students present to industry.
Admission process
Four simple steps from registration to your first day in the studio.
Register for strate School admission
Create your account on the admissions portal to begin.
Complete the online application form
Fill in your details, choose your specialisation and upload documents.
Appear for the strate admission assessment
A design aptitude test followed by a personal interview.
Accept your offer letter
After selection, accept the offer and complete the admission formalities.
In the news
Strate on screen: features, interviews and coverage of our students and campus.
Industry speaks & projects
Leaders from our partner companies on design, hiring and the projects they run with our students.
iLEAD ScholarshipUp to 100% tuition fees
Strate is proud to offer 100% tuition fee waiver scholarships for bright young minds through its flagship iLEAD Scholarship.
Up to a 100% tuition fee waiver for students who show they can define problems and design bold, adaptive solutions.
Why iLEAD exists
To encourage youth to define, conceptualise and articulate problems, and recommend innovative, adaptive and disruptive solutions through exploration and learning, collective or individual, empowering themselves to be change makers.
Eligibility Any one of
*All scholarships are based on availability and student profile. Terms and conditions apply, and management's decision is final.
Student testimonials
Students and alumni from Bengaluru and Paris on what Strate changed for them.
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Apply, visit, or just ask us anything. We'll help you find the right path into design.
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