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Foundation of STEMA Fashion and Design Track
Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A six-month STEMA foundation diploma with a fashion and design track.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of STEMA Fashion and Design Track. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.
Career outcomes
- Progression to the Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing or Fashion Marketing and Communication
Curriculum
- Six-month programme. Core modules: Academic and Research Writing
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- And a Capstone Project. Electives include Marketing
- Advertising and Promotions
- And Fashion and Digital Design Practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 14-17+ depending on programme
- At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%)
- NITEC/Higher NITEC
- 10 years of formal education for international applicants
- Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education
- Age 17+.
Accepted academic background
Age 14-17+ depending on programme; At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%), NITEC/Higher NITEC, 10 years of formal education for international applicants, Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education, Age 17+.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL PBT 525
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your level and course page on mdis.edu.sg (apply at least 2 months before the start date). Complete the MDIS International Student Application Form and ICA e-Form 16 and pay the SGD 490.50 application fee. Submit passport copy and photo
- Birth certificate
- Certified education results
- English proof
- Proof of funds (Master: study plan). Await the MDIS decision and ICA In-Principle Approval (about 4 weeks). Pay ICA SGD 90 and collect the Student's Pass in person after the medical report. On the official website.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $6,050 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $491 SGD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Stirling Road Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Fashion and Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
December 2026
Applications closed
2 Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $6,050 SGD per year. The application fee is $491 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL PBT 525, Duolingo 95.