Fashion Design and Merchandising, B.S.

Undergraduate academic requirements

• International students must have attended a U.S. high school or completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 1500 or 2500 with a grade of B or higher at an accredited U.S. college or university to fulfill English proficiency requirements.

Postgraduate academic requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

  2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

• English proficiency test results
• Transcripts from all high schools or universities attended
• Bank statement or sponsor letter confirming minimum balance for one year's expenses in the amount of

  $56,300 (transfer students)

• Copy of passport (and visa, if available)

Documents

• English proficiency test results
• Transcripts from all high schools or universities attended
• Bank statement or sponsor letter confirming minimum balance for one year's expenses

  $54,300 for first-year expenses (Design majors and Animal Enterprise and Innovation)

• Copy of passport (and visa, if available)
• Certified English translation if academic records are not in English

Creative and performance

• Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating their creative work

Selection

• An interview is required as part of the admissions process