We are delighted to announce that International Cosmetic Academy (ICA) has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stamford International University. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging professional beauty education with academic excellence.
The partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities and promote knowledge exchange between the two institutions, leveraging the strengths of both Stamford’s academic expertise and ICA’s hands-on industry experience.
Under this MOU, the collaboration will focus on three key areas:
- Credit Banking Collaboration:
Students will benefit from flexible academic pathways through mutual credit recognition between ICA and Stamford, enabling smoother transitions and acknowledgment of prior learning.
- Knowledge Sharing Initiatives:
The institutions will jointly organize workshops, seminars, and guest lectures, as well as support faculty exchanges and collaborative research projects that promote innovation in beauty and cosmetics education.
- Short-course Development:
ICA and Stamford will co-develop short-term programs that combine academic theory with practical cosmetic artistry, designed to meet the evolving needs of the beauty industry.
The official MOU Signing Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, at the International Cosmetic Academy, Emporium Tower, featuring speeches from both institutions’ leaders and a class visit and photo session.
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals through world-class education, creativity, and collaboration.

