Checkout the Fashion Designing Courses and Universities in UAE....
Apr 18, 2025 03:41:32
One of the top French fashion institutes.
Offers diplomas in fashion design, pattern making, and fashion business.
Known for a strong practical and creative curriculum.
Offers BA (Hons) in Fashion and Fashion Marketing.
Focuses on fashion design along with business and marketing aspects.
Offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design.
Combines artistic and technical skills in the curriculum.
Offers a Bachelor in Creative Industries with a specialization in Fashion Design.
Focuses on creative and commercial aspects of the fashion industry.
Offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design & Textiles.
Emphasizes cultural influence and traditional textile work.
Offers programs in Fashion Design & Technology.
Provides a balance between design, textiles, and industry relevance.
Offers diplomas in Fashion Design.
Known for its creative studio-based teaching.
Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design
Focus: Creative design, textile studies, fashion illustration, garment construction
Extras: Strong industry exposure and fashion show opportunities
Program: BA (Hons) Fashion
Focus: Design development, fashion illustration, garment construction, marketing
Extras: UK-style education with global exposure
Program: Bachelor of Creative Industries – Fashion Design Concentration
Focus: Blends creative skills with business acumen
Extras: Option to transfer to Canada for further study
Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design & Textiles
Focus: Fashion history, design techniques, textile innovation
Extras: Emphasis on cultural heritage and modern fashion
Program: B.A. in Fashion Design (or B.Sc., depending on intake)
Focus: Practical skills, CAD, fashion business, portfolio development
Extras: Internships with fashion brands
Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
Focus: Design theory, clothing construction, digital fashion
Extras: Modern facilities and focus on innovation
Program: Master in Luxury Management (Fashion Track)
Focus: High-end fashion, branding, and global luxury industry
Ideal for: Those interested in the fashion business side
Note: While not purely design, it’s fashion-focused within the luxury context
Program: Master of Arts in Design Management
Focus: Design thinking, innovation, creative leadership
Fashion Link: Ideal for fashion designers who want to lead creative teams or run design businesses
Program: Master of Creative Industries (Possible Fashion Focus)
Focus: Creative direction, digital content, and innovation in arts and fashion
Flexibility: May offer electives or a thesis in fashion-related topics
Note: While they primarily offer a Bachelor’s in Fashion, they do offer Postgraduate Degrees in Textiles and Design Management at their UK campus — not currently available in the UAE, but worth watching for future offerings or possible transfer.
Program: PhD in Media and Mass Communication (Possible Fashion Focus)
How it's relevant: If your research is related to fashion communication, fashion media, branding, or digital fashion, this could be tailored through your dissertation and electives.
Program: PhD in Fine Arts (Department of Fine Arts)
How it's relevant: With faculty approval, you could focus your research on fashion as a cultural/artistic expression, textiles, or sustainable design.
Program: PhD in Design or Applied Arts (on demand / limited intake)
How it's relevant: May allow you to customize a research track in fashion design, innovation, or heritage textiles.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., CBSE, IB, A-Levels, American curriculum)
Minimum 60-70% overall average, depending on the university
Some universities may require Mathematics or Art subjects (but not always)
Portfolio submission (drawings, designs, sketches) – highly preferred or mandatory
Interview (in-person or online) – for creative assessment
English proficiency:
IELTS: 5.5 to 6.0
TOEFL: 500 (paper-based) / 61 (iBT) / or equivalent
A Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design, or a related field
GPA of 2.5 – 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent)
Portfolio of previous academic or professional work (strongly recommended)
Statement of purpose / personal statement
Letters of recommendation (2 typically)
English proficiency:
IELTS: 6.0 to 6.5
TOEFL: 79+ (iBT)
Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Media, Design Management, or a related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent)
A research proposal aligned with faculty expertise
Academic writing samples (e.g., thesis, published articles)
Interview with the doctoral committee
IELTS: 6.5 to 7.0
TOEFL: 90+ (iBT)
Starts: August or September
Applications Open: February – April
Deadlines: Usually May to July
Visa processing & scholarships typically align with this intake
Starts: January or February
Applications Open: September – October
Deadlines: November to December
Note: Fewer programs or limited seats compared to Fall
Fall Intake: September
Application Deadline: Mid-July
Spring Intake: February
Application Deadline: Mid-December
Fall Intake: September
Deadline: Rolling until seats fill (typically July/August)
Spring Intake: January
Deadline: November to early January
Fall Semester: September
Deadline: August
Spring Semester: January
Deadline: December
Summer Semester: May (Limited availability for Fashion)
Fall Semester only for most design programs
Application Deadline: June – July
Duration: Few weeks to 3 months
Fees: AED 2,000 – AED 10,000
Duration: 6 months to 1 year
Fees: AED 10,000 – AED 25,000
Duration: 3–4 years
Fees per year: AED 35,000 – AED 80,000
Esmod Dubai (French Fashion Institute)
Bachelor's & Diploma Programs
Fees: Around AED 70,000/year for bachelor's
London College of Fashion – Dubai Campus (LCF)
Offers short courses and bachelor’s programs
Fees: Varies based on course level
University of Sharjah – College of Fine Arts & Design
Offers fashion design under fine arts
Fees: Around AED 45,000–60,000/year
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)
Bachelor of Design (includes fashion)
Fees: ~AED 97,500/year
Pearl Academy (UAE Campus / Online options)
Short-term & UG/PG programs
Fees: Varies; affordable short courses
