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Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising and Design

Florence, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The programme covers the whole fashion industry from concept to retail distribution, with a focus on design, technology or business and applied projects with industry partners.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Fashion Merchandising and Design. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

Purchasing agent
fashion designer
college instructor
product development engineer

Curriculum

Students choose a concentration in human-centred design
fashion technology or fashion marketing. Work centres on hands-on research with manufacturers and retailers
using labs with 3D body scanners
thermal manikins and 3D printers. Up to 15 credits may count toward a bachelor's degree. The degree is 30 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested)
passport copy
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE 46
Duolingo 90) and funding documents for the I-20; ACT/SAT not required for international students.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested); at least 13 high school units (English 4, maths 2, social science 3, natural science 2, other 2); ACT/SAT not required for international students; funding documents for I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
TOEIC 600
PTE Academic 46
Duolingo 90

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
High School Diploma
High School Transcripts
Student Funding and Sponsorship Form
Bank Statements

How to apply

Check the entry requirements. Apply online and pay the non-refundable 35 USD application fee (no waivers). Upload passport copy
notarised or attested high school diploma and transcripts
English test score (or take UNA's Academic English Program) and the funding form with bank letters. UNA issues the Form I-20 or DS-2019 once funds are shown. Apply for the student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$26,547 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main campus, Florence
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering
Department	Visual Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International undergraduate recruitment scholarships may be available to newly admitted eligible students. University guidance lists an award of 10000 USD for the first year with continued eligibility tied to academic performance; campus enrollment conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.