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Applications — Sugiura Courses

Apply for a
Sugiura Course
module

Applications are reviewed against module capacity. A seat is confirmed before payment is requested. Fill in the form and the admissions team will respond within five working days.

Application status
Open
Accepting applications for Module I — October 2026.
Modules II–VI bookings also accepted in advance.
Next module Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, Jul 2027
Seats per module 12–20 depending on module
Duration One week, in person
Location Villa Appavou, Puducherry
Payment Bank transfer on seat confirmation

What happens after you apply

1
Submit the form
Fill in your details and select which modules you want to attend — one, several, or all six. Earlier applications are reviewed first and seats per module are limited.
2
Review — within 5 working days
The admissions team reviews your application against module capacity. If a module is full, you will be offered a place on the waitlist and notified if a seat opens.
3
Seat confirmation and payment request
On confirmation, the team will send bank transfer details. Payment is required within 7 days to hold the seat. No payment is taken at the application stage.
4
Welcome and pre-module information
On receipt of payment, you'll receive a welcome note with everything you need — accommodation guidance, what to bring, and any pre-module reading.

Payment is by bank transfer only. Details are issued by the admissions team after a seat is confirmed — not at the application stage. If company formation is complete before your module date, payment via Razorpay may also be offered.

Refund policy: full refund if a seat cannot be confirmed. 50% refund if you cancel more than 14 days before the module. No refund within 14 days of the module.

Frequently asked

Can I book individual modules or do I need to take all six?
Both are possible. You can book all six in advance (recommended, as later modules fill up) or take individual modules subject to seat availability at the time.
Do I need prior knowledge of Sugiura's work to attend?
No. The courses are designed for working designers and publication designers — prior exposure to Sugiura's work is useful but not required. The application form asks about your background so the team can advise on the most relevant starting module.
Is accommodation provided?
Participants arrange their own accommodation in Puducherry. Guidance is provided on acceptance. A guest house on the Villa Appavou campus is available for visiting faculty only.
Are international participants welcome?
Yes. The courses are open to participants from anywhere. The application and all communication is in English.
Something else?
Use the Enquire form and the team will respond.

Application form

All fields are required unless marked optional. The form takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

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Fields: full name · email · phone
Professional background / current role
Module selection (all six / specific module)
Prior exposure to Sugiura's work (short text)
Travel & accommodation needs (yes/no)
How did you hear about SAKS (optional)

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