Editorial selection · reviewed 2 November 2026
Best Fashion Design Diploma Programs
An unranked editorial selection of diploma programs in fashion design, chosen from verified listings where official pages document teaching features. Not a league table.
Unranked and grouped by kind of institution; within each group the order is alphabetical. This is not a league table, no numerical scores are given, and no school paid to be included.
Australia
TAFE Queensland — Fashion: Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)
Training provider · Mount Gravatt, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and TextilesPortfolio requirement not confirmedA$14,450 whole program, other fee category, 2027
Why it is here: Named facilities at TAFE Queensland Mt Gravatt: Fashion lab with industrial sewing machines, irons and cutting tables; Pattern making studios with digital design software. Published structure: 1 year.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
Canada
Fanshawe College: Fashion Design (Co-op)
College · London, Ontario, Canada
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaPortfolio requirement not confirmedPrice not published
Why it is here: The final year culminates in a capstone project in which students produce and present a final collection. Published structure: 90 weeks.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
Switzerland
Schule für Gestaltung Basel: HF Textildesign
Design school · Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Dipl. Produktdesigner:in HF, Professional Bachelor, Schwerpunkt TextildesignPortfolio requirement not confirmedPrice not published
Why it is here: Students finish with a practical diploma project in which they choose their own focus. Published structure: Dauer 4 Semester Vollzeit.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
Italy
Polimoda: Fashion Design
Fashion school · Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Undergraduate in Fashion DesignPortfolio requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Final-year students present a collection on a runway with a jury and international press. Published structure: 4 years.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
May suit: Applicants who can meet the published portfolio guidance: Applicants upload a portfolio with an overview of previous work, samples and photos, plus CV with motivation letter.
Japan
Hana Fashion College: ファッションテクニカル科 モデリストコース
Training provider · Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
ファッションテクニカル科 モデリストコースPortfolio requirement not confirmed¥570,000 per year, 2027 entry (+1 more)
Why it is here: Named facilities at Hana Fashion College, Negishi: CG & CAD room and print workshop (6F); Design room and sewing machine room (5F). Published structure: 修業年限：2年.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
Kenya
Meru University of Science and Technology: Fashion Design (Level 6)
University · Meru, Kenya
Fashion Design (Level 6)Portfolio requirement not confirmedPrice not published
Why it is here: A fashion show is organised at the end of every semester. Published structure: 2 Years(6 Semesters).
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
New Zealand
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT): NZ Diploma in Fashion (Level 5)
Technical or vocational institute · Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
NZ Diploma in Fashion (Level 5)Portfolio requirement not confirmedPrice not published
Why it is here: Students produce a mini collection from concept to completion and present it in a catwalk show. Published structure: 1 year (34 weeks).
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
United States
Clary Sage College: Fashion Design
Training provider · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Fashion Design DiplomaPortfolio requirement not confirmedPrice not published
Why it is here: The college hosts the Clary Runway showcase for Fashion Design students studying online or on campus. Published structure: Residential 9 months.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.
Minneapolis College: Fashion Design Technologies Diploma
Community college · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Fashion Design Technologies DiplomaPortfolio requirement not confirmed$225.35 per credit, 2026-27
Why it is here: Named facilities at Minneapolis College, 1501 Hennepin Avenue: Industrial sewing lab. Published structure: 35 credits.
Limitations: Only facts printed on the official pages are used; named faculty, outcomes and industry relationships are not assessed.