National Institute of Cultural Studies, Islamabad

National Institute of Cultural Studies is located in Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad, Pakistan.

History
National Institute of Cultural Studies (NICS) was established by public-private partnership between the Government of Pakistan and Cosmos Productions (Pvt Limited), Islamabad. NICS was founded to educate and nurture students, artisans and professionals in the fields of arts & culture and media and business.

Rauf Khalid, until his death in a road accident in 2011, was the founding President and Chancellor of this institute.

Programs and courses
National Institute of Cultural Studies consist of seven departments and offers different courses like Arts & Design, Cultural Heritage, Media Sciences and Business Studies at diploma and certificate level.
 * Media Studies Department
 * Hotel Management Department
 * Fashion & Textile Department
 * Graphic Design Department
 * Interior Design Department
 * Beauty and Personal Grooming
 * Information Technology Department