Bachelor in Fashion Design | IE University

Bachelor in Fashion Design

duration4 years
languageEnglish
locationSegovia and Madrid
intakeSeptember
Mode of studyFull-time
FormatIn-person

THE BACHELOR IN fashion DESIGN

 The Bachelor in Fashion Design program offers a dynamic and immersive experience that integrates craft, individual expression, and a purpose-driven approach. With a focus on sustainability, fashion management skills, and the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with new technologies, this intensive program equips you to excel in the world of fashion, and to make a positive change through thoughtful, innovative design.

 Benefit from our extensive network of international contacts in the fashion industry, along with our 50 years of experience in business education, on a transformative journey guided by our experienced faculty, who are actively engaged in the global fashion industry. 

You’ll also develop your own creative process, and gain the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to make a meaningful impact in the fashion industry.

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WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR

  • IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE...

    creative, driven, and passionate about fashion as a means of cultural expression and identity, and who are eager to make a positive change through the design of garments, accessories, complements, and collections. The program also appeals to those interested in fashion as a global business and an industry that fosters the development of craft.

  • LOOKING FOR…

    a dynamic, hands-on program that merges craft, individual expression, and a purpose-driven approach. With a focus on sustainability, fashion management skills, craft and new fashion technologies, this intensive program prepares you to lead the way in the world of fashion design.

  • TO BECOME...

    • The founder and creative director of your own fashion label
    • A fashion stylist
    • A fashion consultant specializing in sustainability
    • A textile designer
    • A specialist in fashion illustration, photography, and video
    • A costume designer
    • A virtual fashion designer and avatar stylist
    • A specialist in social media communication and influencer marketing
Location - 2 years in Segovia and 2 years in Madrid | IE University

Location

If you choose to study the Bachelor in Fashion Design, then you will study the first two years in Segovia and the last two years in Madrid.

    DESIGN YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

    • 01.

      DESIGN THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL FASHION

      Fashion touches us in our daily lives. Whether or not we spend much time thinking about it, our apparel is part of our individual and collective identities and is an important mode of self-expression. Fashion envelops our bodies, shapes our identities, builds a social fabric. What we wear matters. Our Bachelor in Fashion Design gives you the tools to develop your creative vision for the future of fashion, and the technical and entrepreneurial skills to bring it to life.

    • 02.

      PURPOSE-FORWARD FASHION

      The fashion industry is a major contributor to some of the most pressing challenges we face, from climate change, to water consumption, labor standards, and social equity. It’s time to chart a different path, one that focuses on sustainability, circularity, inclusivity, and social responsibility in sourcing and manufacturing. Our program prepares you to lead that change, and to infuse a sense of purpose in everything you design and make.

    • 03.

      A VIBRANT CULTURE OF MAKING

      Through over 15 years of innovation in Architecture and Design education, we’ve been developing a rich design culture based on making, testing, remaking, experimenting, and critiquing. In our extensive fabrication laboratories, you’ll join this vibrant culture of design, through an array of digital and manual fabrication technologies, as well as a fully-equipped fashion studio and tech lab. You’re not just enrolling in a program—you’re joining a community of designers, makers, dreamers, and doers. Together, we foster an environment where innovation thrives and where you can unleash your full creative potential.

    • 04.

      A GLOBAL NETWORK, AN ESTABLISHED LEGACY

      As a student in the Bachelor of Fashion Design, you’ll benefit from our international network of partners in the world of fashion and design education, as well as IE’s legacy of excellence in business education. Our program includes opportunities for international exchange and internships with leading designers and companies, while our fashion business module provides you with the management skills to build a brand and to forge your own path in the world of fashion.

    • 05.

      CHART YOUR OWN PATH

      Our community of students is diverse, and so are their future plans. Our Alternative Practices Elective module will help you define your own path – we don’t do one-size-fits-all education. In order to customize your pathway, you’ll have the chance to choose courses in areas such as Accessory Design, Costume Design, Textile Design, Virtual Fashion, and Fashion Logistics. This flexibility allows you to explore your specific passions and develop expertise in the areas that resonate with you most.

      BACHELOR IN fashion DESIGN PILLARS

      • CREATIVITY FOR GOOD

        Your creativity can change the world. It’s our job to help you do that. We help you understand and refine your creative abilities through a series of project-based fashion design studio courses: hands-on exercises that will stretch your imagination, and help you confront the complex array of material, economic, social, and cultural factors that surround and inform even the simplest garment.

      • SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY

        We believe good fashion design is, by definition, sustainable. A good design must not only be aesthetically pleasing but must also be developed with consideration of its impact on the environment and the community. The fashion industry has a responsibility to consider its impact on the environment and for the people involved in all stages of production. That’s why we place material and social sustainability at the center of our approach. You’ll experiment with sustainable materials and processes, analyze the impact of supply chains and labor conditions, and examine how good design can do good things for individuals and for the planet.

      • FASHION TECH AND CRAFT

        Fashion technology is both traditional and cutting edge. We believe that the leaders of tomorrow’s fashion world must be able to navigate a range of crafts and technologies from digital fashion and AI to hand-stitching and draping. In each semester, you’ll participate in a garment construction and craft workshop that helps inform and execute your design work.

      • THE BUSINESS OF FASHION

        Building on IE’s half-century of innovation in business education, this program takes an entrepreneurial approach to design. In our fashion business module, you’ll build a strong foundation for your career in the world of fashion, with coursework on fashion production, distribution, marketing, sales, e-commerce, and start-ups. You’ll also start building and refining a brand as you develop your final thesis collection. In order to make a difference, you need the business skills to help implement your vision, and we’re here to help.

      Student Stories

      At IE University, more than 75% of our student body comes from outside Spain, representing an average of 130 nationalities on campus each year. We take great pride in these numbers—and in the individuals behind them. 

      Our students are natural go-getters with a global outlook and a dream of a better future. Regardless of their degrees or passions, they strive every day to unleash their innovative potential and reach their goals. Driving this shared vision are people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. They are both united and entirely unique. These are our students. Discover their stories.

      FROM THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

      Baruc Corazón, Academic Director, explains in-depth the Bachelor in Fashion Design. 

      Baruc Corazón Academic Director | IE University
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      Faculty Stories

      Our 500-strong faculty guides students to unleash their potential day in, day out. Their influence across all five Schools can’t be overstated, inspiring young, energetic minds as they define their personal and professional trajectories. 

      But what kind of person does it take to create such impact? The individuals that make up the IE University faculty are special. Coming from diverse, global backgrounds, they each bring distinct perspectives and innovative ideas that embody what makes IE University stand out. Their stories are personal and unique—but don’t take our word for it. Read their stories to see for yourself.

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        FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

        • The best Bachelor's in Fashion Design program varies based on individual preferences and goals. Be sure to check all the details from the different programs to check what's the best option for you. 

        • Yes, there are many universities and colleges that offer a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, including IE University. This undergraduate program focuses on developing students' creative and technical skills in fashion design, preparing them for careers in the fashion industry.

        • Research Fashion Design programs. IE University offers a Bachelor in Fashion Design with a dynamic curriculum, hands-on experience, and a focus on sustainability and entrepreneurship.

        • A Bachelor's in Fashion Design is a creative program that equips students with skills in garment design, styling, and fashion entrepreneurship.

        • Many universities worldwide offer Bachelor's in Fashion Design. Some notable ones include IE University, which focuses on craftmanship, fashion technology and sustainability.