GIA Campuses Around the Globe

Hong Kong is a vibrant fusion of cultures and traditions. As the gateway to mainland China and one of the world’s most important financial centers, Hong Kong plays a central role in the gem and jewelry industry. And GIA’s campus is located right in the heart of it all – the city’s financial and jewelry center.

Study in one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world, buzzing with nightlife, activity, culture and history. Tokyo is home to the Japanese Government, the Imperial Palace, and GIA’s campus, which is located right in the heart of Tokyo’s jewelry district. Or you can choose to learn gemology in Osaka, the jewelry business center for Western Japan.

With an estimated population of 18 million, Mumbai is India’s commercial and entertainment center – corporate home to five of the Fortune Global 500 companies. Located on India’s west coast, Mumbai’s ports see more than half of India’s maritime cargo. It’s no surprise that Mumbai is at the hub of India’s gem and jewelry industry – and GIA’s campus is located in the center of it all.

Seoul, South Korea is home to more than 10 million people and many corporate world headquarters for some of the most prestigious companies.  GIA’s campus is located in Kangnam, Seoul’s most bustling area, next to trendy retail shops, restaurants, and department stores.

Located in Bloomsbury, one of central London’s most vibrant areas, GIA London stands steps away from Hatton Garden jewelry district and the luxury West End stores of Bond Street. London’s population draws from a wide range of people and cultures, and truly deserves the title of being a world city. 2012 is the year in which the world visits London for the Olympics and the celebrations promise to be memorable and unmissable.

GIA’s campus is located in Taipei, Taiwan’s center of political, commercial, and cultural activity.  Taipei offers many museums, monuments and theaters.  Known for its bustling nightlife – Taipei also brings entertainment and shopping with plenty to do and see.

For more than two hundred years, Bangkok has been the political, social and economic center of not only Thailand but for much of South East Asia and Indochina, as well. Bangkok – home to GIA’s campus – is also at the heart of the world’s ruby and sapphire capital and is a major gem cutting and jewelry manufacturing center.

The capital of Russia, and the largest city in Europe, Moscow, ranks among the largest urban areas in the world. Moscow is Russia's political, economic, religious, financial, educational and transportation centre. It is home to many scientific and educational institutions – including GIA’s campus.