The Bachelor in Fashion Design course at IE University prepares students with essential skills for working in the industry, focusing on both traditional craft and emerging technologies.

The Bachelor in Fashion Design programme 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 programme equips students to excel in the fashion industry and drive positive change through thoughtful, innovative design.

The program also introduces key business and entrepreneurial concepts, giving students a foundational understanding of branding, innovation, and the strategic side of the fashion industry.

Students benefit from our extensive international network within the fashion industry, along with 50 years of experience in business education, as part of a transformative journey guided by faculty actively engaged in the global fashion landscape.

They will also develop their own creative process and gain the knowledge, skills and connections needed to make a meaningful impact in the fashion industry.

Students in the Bachelor in Fashion Design have the option to add one of three diplomas to their studies: Product Design, Graphic Design, or Interior Design. This addition offers a broader creative perspective that complements the fashion curriculum.

School: IE University, IE School of Architecture and Design
Course:  Bachelor in Fashion Design
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Madrid and Segovia, Spain
Course dates: September 2026 to July 2030
Application deadline: rolling admission

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What will I learn during this course?

– Fashion design
– Garment construction and textiles
– Sustainability and fashion tech (AI, digital fashion)
– Fashion business, branding and entrepreneurship

What are the requirements?

– High school diploma (system-dependent validation)
– IE admission test or SAT/ACT
– Interview and online assessment
– English proficiency
– Portfolio

What facilities and resources are available?

– Fashion studios
– Fab lab
– Sewing lab
– Biomaterials lab
– Hands-on projects
– Internships and exchange programmes
– Access to global industry network and IE labs

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Students can expect to pursue roles such as fashion designer, stylist, or creative director, textile designer, consultant or entrepreneur.

Who teaches this course?

– Inés Quezada, academic director

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