If you’re currently hunting for the right college and are set on a career in fashion, the options can be overwhelming. Fashionista.com has compiled a list of the top 50 fashion schools in the world, using a number of criteria with a large and informed survey group to reach their results.
While fashion design might be the most popular degree, the list includes more than design schools. In particular, colleges and universities that offer stellar fashion business, marketing, styling, and technology programs. Because, after all, there a ton of great fashion careers, many of which even have very little to do with actual design but are an integral part of the industry.
Tuition: Art and design schools are generally expensive. The prices range from free to up to $40,000 per year. Unless otherwise stated, the tuition you see when you research the list online is yearly for international students. It does not include room and board and incidentals. Also, tuition obviously changes yearly, so take it as an approximation.
How to Apply: Most of the schools have very similar application requirements. In general, you need a high school equivalency, letters of recommendation, essay, portfolio (for design students), and quite possibly need to have an interview. Some countries, for obvious reasons, have language requirements, so make sure you know what the language of instruction is before setting off.
One final note: If you’re a prospective student, we hope this ranking helps to inform your choice. If you’re a current student, we hope it gives you insight into what your peers are experiencing at their respective institutions. You will know what the right choice is for you, based on your area(s) of interest, budget and destination.
Here are the top 25 schools in the list as published by Fashionista.com:
For a complete list, see Fashionista.com
Source: Fashionista.com
