The internationally-renowned centre for arts and design education has one of the most established reputations in fashion education, scoring the highest in influence in our global survey. Fashion-related BA and MA courses range from fashion design, to communication and promotion, to journalism. Admission is extremely competitive and the international student body exceptionally diverse. Student comments identified that peer-to-peer learning was an intrinsic part of the school experience.
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RISD is a highly rated private college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,976 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the RISD acceptance rate is 32%. Popular majors include Illustration, Industrial and Product Design, and Architecture. Graduating 91% of students, RISD alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,200.
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undergraduate, postgraduate, short courses, study abroad courses and business-training in fashion, make-up, beauty-therapy and lifestyle industries. It is the only college in Britain to specialise in fashion education, research and consultancy. Its patron is Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The current head of college is Frances Corner.
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The University of Westminster is a vibrant, international education institution in the heart of London. Since 1838 Westminster has been committed to shaping the future of professional life. The University offers an inspirational learning environment, fostering innovation and creativity, world-leading research, and a clear vision for the future.
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The Royal College of Art started life in 1837 as the Government School of Design, located in Somerset House in the Strand. Following the Great Exhibition of 1851, this relatively small-scale operation was radically transformed to accommodate art as well as design, leading the institution to be rechristened the National Art Training School at its new home in South Kensington.
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Kingston doesn't have as many famous alumni or course options as some of the more high-profile U.K. fashion schools, but it places an emphasis on connections with industry organizations and fashion companies. If you aspire to a senior role at a big company, it's a good place to start. Its graduates have held senior and director-level positions at Armani, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Givenchy, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti, Max Mara, Missoni and Paul Smith, as well as mass brands like Topshop, Abercrombie & Fitch, Brooks Brothers, ASOS and H&M. It's also part of a large university covering a wide range of fields, as opposed to an insular art or trade school.
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