Fashion design schools
Schools whose own sites list fashion, apparel or costume programmes, compared on the requirements they publish: portfolio, English level, international tuition and deadline.
10 schoolsUnited States · United Kingdom · ItalyNot a ranking
What to compare between fashion design schools
Fashion portfolios usually mix research, drawing and finished garments or photographs. Page limits and upload platforms differ from school to school.
Fashion design, fashion communication and fashion management are separate programmes at several schools. Apply to the one whose course page matches your work.
Tuition is listed per year at some schools and per semester at others. Each figure on this site keeps the school’s own unit and academic year.
The schools
10 entries, ordered by search demand
| School | Degrees | Portfolio (key points) | International tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons School of Design, The New SchoolNew York, United States | BFA, BBA; MA, MFA, MPS, MS | First-year and transfer BFA applicants must submit 8–12 slides (images) of work; transfer applicants may submit up to 20. The portfolio is optional for the BBA in Strategic Design and… | Parsons full-time tuition is $31,174 per semester (12–18 credits), 2026–27 academic year; per-credit tuition… |
| Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, United States | BFA, BArch; MFA, MA, MArch, MDes, MAT, MS | Submit 12-20 recent works via SlideRoom, accessed after the Common Application; direct-observation drawing/sketching is recommended; up to 3 research or preparatory sheets may be included… | USD66,460/year (2026-27 academic year); same tuition for international and domestic students. Also an… |
| Central Saint MartinsLondon, United Kingdom | BA (Hons); MA / MFA / MArch / MRes | Digital portfolio submitted via PebblePad (UAL's online portfolio tool) after the UCAS initial application. Example BA (Hons) Fine Art: maximum 25 pages; include finished projects and works… | £31,510 per year (International) for 2027 entry, e.g. BA (Hons) Fine Art. 'May increase by up to 5% in each… |
| Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA / Atlanta, GA, United States | BFA / BA / B.Des (among others); MA / MFA / MDes (among others) | A portfolio is not required for undergraduate admission; however, submission is strongly recommended to compete for achievement scholarships. Portfolios are submitted via SlideRoom and must… | 2026–27 undergraduate full-time tuition: annual tuition $42,975 ($14,325 per quarter, 3 courses per quarter… |
| University of the Arts LondonLondon, United Kingdom | BA (Hons) / BFA; MA / MFA | Many practice-based courses require a digital portfolio, requested by email after UCAS application and submitted via PebblePad (UAL online portfolio tool). General portfolio advice: include… | Varies by course; representative International fee £31,510 per year for September 2027 entry (e.g. LCF BA… |
| Domus AcademyMilan, Italy | Bachelor of Arts (3-year); Academic Master / Dual Award Master / 2-year Master of Arts | Portfolio not mandatory (a personal statement may be submitted instead); if submitted, digital or physical format accepted, must include sketches and finished work, showing personal style… | Non-EU students Bachelor of Arts €16,800/year (2026/27, includes €3,000 pre-enrolment + €13,800 tuition).… |
| NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle ArtiMilan / Rome / London, Italy | Bachelor of Arts (BA); Master of Arts (MA) / Academic Master | Portfolio not mandatory; may be shown at interview. Applicants must submit a 'Portfolio of projects or/and project assignment' (per application form guidance). A portfolio of 5-10 projects… | Non-EU students: Bachelor of Arts EUR22,250/year (including regional tax, A.Y. 2026/27); Diploma Programme… |
| London College of Fashion, University of the Arts LondonLondon, United Kingdom | BA (Hons); MA | Digital portfolio submitted via PebblePad after initial UCAS application; typically maximum 30 pages of recent work showing creative strengths, technical/visual skills, work in progress and… | £31,510 per year (International), correct for entry September 2027 (e.g. BA Fashion Design and Development… |
| Kingston School of Art, Kingston University LondonKingston upon Thames, United Kingdom | BA (Hons); MFA / MA | Digital portfolio, 15-20 pages; PDF preferred, may include website/Instagram/Flickr/Vimeo links; demonstrate four values: questioning, curiosity, technical ability, enthusiasm. Fine Art BA… | Fine Art BA International: Year 1 (2027/28) £22,900; Year 2 (2028/29) £23,800; Year 3 (2029/30) £24,800… |
| Politecnico di Milano – School of DesignMilan, Italy | Laurea (equivalent to Bachelor of Science); Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of… | Undergraduate design programmes admit via the TOLD entrance examination (Test del Design); no portfolio is required, and admission is based on the entrance exam result. | Non-EU students not holding a scholarship (highest band) pay €3,943.04 per year (2026/27 academic year, 46–74… |
Requirements are summarised from each school’s admissions pages, usually for the undergraduate route where one exists; the school page has both levels in full with sources. Master’s routes are compared on Masters programmes.
Which are the best fashion design schools?
There is no single best school for fashion design; this page does not rank. It lists the 10 catalogued schools whose own websites name fashion design among their programmes, with what each officially asks for, so you can judge fit by portfolio, language, cost and deadline.
Do fashion design schools require a portfolio?
Most of the schools listed here ask for one, but the format, size and upload platform differ. Some, such as programmes that select by entrance exam, do not. The portfolio column below is taken from each school’s admissions page.
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