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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 Buying and Merchandising - BA (Hons) (with placement) Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,897 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fashion: Leather for Fashion - BA (Hons) University of Northampton, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,759 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,900 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fashion Branding and Communication - BA (Hons) Arts University Bournemouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,334 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,950 GBP
- Start date
- October
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Fashion Marketing and Journalism - BA (Hons) (with foundation) London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,484 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fashion - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,134 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,134 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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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22,684 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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12,265 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- January
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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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17,016 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Fashion Styling - UGDip RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,661 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,500 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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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15,006 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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Design (Fashion & Textiles) - MSc (Research) RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,684 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Digital Fashion Innovation - MA Arts University Bournemouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,468 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,500 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
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Fashion & Luxury Business - MFLB EU Business School, Spain
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,252 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,800 EUR
- Start date
- January, March, October
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Fashion and Textiles - MA University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,338 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Marketing: French Excellence, Luxury and Fashion - MSc Montpellier Business School, France
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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16,369 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,900 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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22,684 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in fashion
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Fashion Business and Management - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,093 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,453 CAD
- Start date
- September
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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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13,481 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,940 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in fashion
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Fashion Management - OCGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,197 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,840 CAD
- Start date
- January
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.
