Find your perfect fashion programs abroad
Find fashion programs you love that match your needs and aspirations, where you stand a high chance of acceptance.
Fashion degrees abroad
If you are passionate about fashion and dream of seeing your designs on catwalks around the world, then a degree in fashion or fashion design could be the ideal choice for you. The global fashion industry is worth trillions of dollars and employs millions of people, so you’ll have plenty of career opportunities after graduation.
Fashion degree programs aim to combine creativity with commercial awareness, and are designed to help you develop your skills and give you the knowledge you’ll need to pursue a career in the industry. You’ll get the opportunity to learn about many areas of fashion, including clothing, textiles, management and business.
Fashion is a popular degree to study abroad, with program options available all over the world. Choosing to study abroad gives you the chance to learn in one of the fashion capitals of the world, and experience how different countries interpret the subject.
Fashion program structure
Fashion degrees are offered at foundation, diploma, bachelor’s and master’s levels. It’s possible to study fashion as a single honors degree, or as a joint honors with another subject, for example fashion and textiles, or fashion and business.
At bachelor’s level, you can get a BA in fashion which will usually take between three and four years to complete depending on where you study. Some programs are longer as they include a year abroad or a year in industry. Most master’s degrees are MAs and take between one and two years to complete.
Most fashion programs are practical in nature, and you’ll usually be assessed through a combination of coursework and practical exams. In many programs you will produce a collection and portfolio which will make up most of your final assessment. Many universities also give you the opportunity to showcase your work to peers and industry members.
The exact structure and program content of each fashion program will vary depending on the university you choose, and the level of degree you study. Programs will include core modules and electives you can choose yourself. Examples of the most common fashion modules include:
- Fashion design
- Fashion in context
- Technical skills
- Visual studies
- Fashion in history
- Professional studio practice
- Communication and promotion
- Portfolio building

Types of fashion degrees
Best countries to study fashion
Fashion study abroad programs
What are the top fashion undergraduate programs abroad?
Arizona State University (in partnership with Kaplan International)Fashion (Downtown Phoenix Campus) - BA
- 4 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Fashion
- Location
- Phoenix, USA
- Next available start date
- August 2025 +2 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 35,430USD
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Arts University BournemouthFashion - BA (Hons)
- 3 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Fashion
- Location
- Poole, UK
- Next available start date
- October 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 19,950GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Bath Spa UniversityBusiness and Management: Fashion - BA (Hons)
- 3 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Business Management, Fashion
- Location
- Bath, UK
- Next available start date
- September 2025
- Annual tuition fee
- 16,460GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Ecole ConteTextile and Fashion: Product Creator and Designer - BFT
- 3 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Fashion
- Location
- Paris, France
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 12,000EUR
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
GBSB Global Business SchoolBusiness Administration and Digital Innovation: Fashion & Luxury Business Management (Barcelona) - BBA
- 3 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Subject area
- Computer Technology, Fashion, Business Administration
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Next available start date
- October 2025 +2 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 11,900EUR
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
See all undergraduate degrees in fashion abroad
What are the top fashion postgraduate programs abroad?
Buckinghamshire New UniversityWigs, Hair and Make up for Fashion and the Arts - MA
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Special Effects Make-up, Fashion, General Arts
- Location
- High Wycombe, UK
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 19,450GBP
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
College de ParisFashion and Luxury Goods Management - MBA
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Fashion
- Location
- Paris, France
- Next available start date
- September 2025 +1 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 12,290EUR
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
Domus AcademyFashion: Design, Art & Technology - MA
- 2 years
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Computer Technology, Graphic Design, Fashion, General Arts
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Next available start date
- October 2025
- Annual tuition fee
- 21,500EUR
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
EU Business School BarcelonaFashion and Luxury Business - MFLB
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Fashion
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Next available start date
- October 2025 +2 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 5,200EUR
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
EU Business School GenevaFashion & Luxury Business - MFLB
- 1 year
- Full-time
- On campus
- Program type
- Master's
- Subject area
- Fashion
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Next available start date
- October 2025 +2 more
- Annual tuition fee
- 32,880CHF
- Admission requirements
- Am I eligible?
See all postgraduate degrees in fashion abroad
Future fashion careers
The ambition of most students will be to work in the fashion industry, and programs are designed to help all students achieve that goal. There are several different roles you can pursue within the industry, and popular careers for fashion graduates include:
- Fashion designer
- Retail buyer
- Stylist
- Textile designer
- Jewellery designer
- Pattern cutter
- Fashion journalist
- Fashion illustrator
Most universities or fashion schools will help you create a collection and portfolio that will give you the best possible chance of getting the role you want. Many programs have close relationships with local industry and may include internship opportunities to give you first-hand working experience.
