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Study fashion abroad
An in-depth guide to studying fashion as an international student.
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
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Fashion study abroad programs
Fashion undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in fashion
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Fashion and Luxury Retail Management - BSc Trine University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,560 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,560 USD
- Start date
- September
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Fashion and Retail - BSc Lynn University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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37,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,600 USD
- Start date
- January, May
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Fashion and Technology - BDes Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,781 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Fashion and Textile Design - BA (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,062 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fashion Promotion and Communication - BA (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,986 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in fashion
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Fashion and Textile Merchandising - AA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,664 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in fashion
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Fashion Arts and Business - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,095 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- January
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Fashion Styling - UGDip RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,251 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,500 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Fashion Marketing - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,781 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Pathway in fashion
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Fashion Marketing (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,811 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Fashion graduate programs
Master's in fashion
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Fashion Business Creation - MSc Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,638 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,980 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fashion & Luxury Business - MMgmt EU Business School, Spain
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,670 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,800 EUR
- Start date
- January, October
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Fashion and Textiles - MA University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,531 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,750 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Luxury and Fashion Management - MA Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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15,703 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- October
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Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management - MA ISM International School of Management, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,655 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,960 EUR
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in fashion
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Fashion & Textiles - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,664 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in fashion
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Fashion Marketing and Management - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,294 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,940 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in fashion
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Fashion Management and Promotions - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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0 USD
Fee in university's local currency 0 CAD
- Start date
- September
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.
