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Diploma of Advance Certification in Photography
- Pune, India
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Advance Certification in Photography is a one-year full-time certificate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Advance Certification in Photography
- Using creative practice
- Critical interpretation
- Production skills and constructive feedback
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Self Employed Freelance Photographer
- Visual Artist and Illustrator
- Ecommerce Sector
- Graphic Designers
- Publication & Production Sector
- Event photographer
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Photojournalist
- Art Trainers & Educationist
Curriculum
- One-year part-time certificate covering the technical
- Creative
- Scientific and aesthetic sides of photography across advertising
- Fashion
- Wildlife and medical genres. Workshops and guest lectures by working photographers
- Studio and field demonstrations
- Fieldwork
- A peace programme
- Immersions and a one-month internship with photographers or fashion houses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Class 10 / SSC from a university or institution recognised by AIU or the Government. Selection on Personal Interaction (PI) score. Equivalence of the qualification through AIU is required.. Entry grade detail: Minimum pass in Class 10 / SSC.
Accepted academic background
Class 10 / SSC from a university or institution recognised by AIU or the Government.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Student Passport Copy
- Parent Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Graduation Certificates
- Photograph
- Employer Certificate (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants)
- Sponsorship Letter (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants)
- NRI Certificate (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA applicants).
How to apply
- Check eligibility
- International category and deadline. Apply through the university admissions portal and pay the processing fee (USD 300 or INR 20
- 000). Upload student and parent passports
- Mark sheets
- Certificates
- Photograph (NRI/CIWGC/CIWSEA also employer
- Sponsorship and NRI certificates). Attend the Personal Interaction and any entrance test or portfolio review set in Annexure 1 of the Admission Policy. Receive the provisional offer
- Pay the first fee instalment
- Pass verification and receive the final offer letter. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
- Endorsed to MIT-WPU
- With proof of funds. On arrival
- Submit the verified visa copy to the International Relations Division.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $900 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 USD |
| Deposit | ₹10,000 INR |
Program details
| Campus | Kothrud, Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Advance Certification in Photography |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | 50% international scholarship for FN/OCI/CIWGC-SEA applicants with min 50% marks (already reflected in the fee, First come first served, Not for NRI), Up to 50 foreign nationals can receive a 100% scholarship with 80% or more marks |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $900 USD per year. The application fee is $300 USD. The deposit is ₹10,000 INR. The estimated living cost is $4,800 USD.
An interview is required.

