Why study Fashion Design and Management in France?
Paris is universally acknowledged as the fashion capital of the world — home to the world's most influential fashion houses, the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, and the global headquarters of LVMH and Kering. The French fashion industry generates over EUR 150 billion annually and employs hundreds of thousands of creative and business professionals. Studying fashion in France means studying at the source with access to internships at Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Balmain, and Saint Laurent. Institut Francais de la Mode (IFM) is partnered directly with LVMH, Kering, Chanel, and Hermes, meaning students have industry mentorship from day one.
🌟 Institut Francais de la Mode (IFM) is directly partnered with LVMH, Kering, Chanel, and Hermes — meaning students have industry mentorship, internship access, and recruitment pipelines with the world's most iconic fashion brands.
At IVY Overseas, our counsellors have helped students from Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Kakinada secure admissions to top France programmes. We guide you from profile evaluation to pre-departure briefing.
Top Fashion Design and Management schools in France
Fashion Design and Management programmes in France are offered at dedicated fashion schools, arts institutions, and business schools — most in Paris, the world's undisputed fashion capital.
| Institution | Type | Location | Programme | Annual Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institut Francais de la Mode (IFM) | Fashion School | Paris | MSc Fashion Design / Management / Marketing | ~EUR 18,000 – 25,000 |
| ESMOD Paris | Fashion School | Paris | Masters in Fashion Design and Creation | ~EUR 14,000 – 20,000 |
| IFM (Intl Fashion Academy) | Fashion School | Paris | Masters in Fashion Business and Design | ~EUR 12,000 – 18,000 |
| Parsons Paris (AUP) | Art and Design | Paris | MA Fashion Design and Fashion Studies | ~EUR 18,000 – 24,000 |
| Mod'Art International | Fashion School | Paris | Masters in Fashion and Luxury Brand Mgmt | ~EUR 10,000 16,000 |
| SKEMA / ESSEC (Luxury track) | Grande Ecole | Paris | MSc Luxury and Fashion Brand Management | ~EUR 18,000 – 24,000 |
* Fees are indicative for international students and subject to annual change. IVY Overseas provides current confirmed fee structures — call 91054 91054.
Cost of studying Masters in Fashion in France
The cost of studying Masters in Fashion Design and Management in France ranges from EUR 10,000 to EUR 25,000 per year for tuition, while living costs in Paris range between EUR 12,000 and EUR 18,000 annually.
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Living Costs
Health Cover
Student Visa Fee
| City | Accommodation/mo | Food/mo | Transport/mo | Monthly Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris (upscale areas) | EUR 1,1001,800 | EUR 400600 | EUR 75 (Navigo) | ~EUR 1,600–2,500 |
| Paris (standard areas) | EUR 900–1,500 | EUR 350–550 | EUR 75 (Navigo) | ~EUR 1,350–2,100 |
| Paris (student areas) | EUR 700–1,100 | EUR 300–480 | EUR 75 (Navigo) | ~EUR 1,1001,700 |
| Shared Apartment Paris | EUR 600900 | EUR 300–480 | EUR 75 (Navigo) | ~EUR 1,000–1,500 |
💡 Fashion programmes include mandatory industry internships at Paris fashion houses earning EUR 600–1,000 per month. Internships at LVMH, Chanel, or Kering can evolve into full-time roles — making them transformative career opportunities.
Fashion Design and Management entry requirements in France
Entry requirements for Masters in Fashion Design and Management in France include a bachelor's degree in fashion, arts, business, or related field, a creative portfolio for design tracks, English language proficiency, and a Statement of Purpose.
Bachelor's Degree
3 or 4-year degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Management, Fine Arts, Business, or related field. BDes, BFA, BBA (Fashion), or B.Tech (Textile) all accepted.
Creative Portfolio
For design-track programmes: 15–25 original design works. IFM and ESMOD review portfolios carefully. IVY Overseas advises on portfolio preparation.
Statement of Purpose
SOP describing your design aesthetic, fashion inspirations, and career vision. Key for admission to competitive Paris fashion schools like IFM and ESMOD.
Letters of Recommendation
2 LORs from academic faculty or fashion industry supervisors. References from fashion brands, design studios, or buyers carry strong weight.
English Proficiency
IELTS 6.0–6.5, PTE 55–60, or TOEFL iBT 80–90. Some ESMOD programmes are taught in French — check the specific programme language requirement.
Campus France Registration
All Indian students must complete the Campus France process before applying for the French student visa.
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL scores for Fashion in France
English language requirements for Masters in Fashion Design and Management in France vary. Most English-taught programmes require IELTS 6.0–6.5, PTE 55–60, or TOEFL iBT 8090.
IELTS Academic
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Portfolio
📌 ESMOD Paris offers programmes in both French and English. IFM programmes are primarily in French but English-track admissions are available. IVY Overseas verifies language requirements per programme before applying.
Popular Fashion courses in France
Popular Masters in Fashion in France include Fashion Design and Creation, Fashion Brand Management, Fashion Marketing and Communication, Luxury Fashion Management, Sustainable Fashion, Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Fashion Styling, Textile Design, Digital Fashion and E-Commerce, and Fashion Entrepreneurship.
Fashion scholarships in France for international students
Fashion scholarships in France include government-funded awards, school-specific merit scholarships, and industry-sponsored grants from LVMH, Kering, and other fashion foundations.
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
French government scholarship available for Masters-level creative and design programmes. Apply October–January each year.
IFM and ESMOD Merit Scholarships
Merit-based awards for international students with outstanding portfolios and academic records at Paris fashion schools.
LVMH Institut Scholarships
The LVMH Institut provides scholarships for fashion students — particularly those interested in luxury fashion management and design careers.
Kering Empowering Imagination Awards
Kering Group's sustainability-focused awards available to fashion students committed to responsible fashion careers.
Fashion For Good Grants
International grants for fashion students with sustainability-focused projects and research. Available through Fashion For Good consortium.
FHCM Bursaries
Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode provides occasional grants for outstanding international fashion students studying in France.
⏰ LVMH Institut scholarship applications open SeptemberOctober. ESMOD and IFM school scholarships have rolling deadlines February–April. IVY Overseas tracks all fashion scholarship deadlines.
Fashion Design and Management career opportunities and salaries in France
A Masters in Fashion from a Paris institution opens doors across fashion design studios, luxury houses, retail chains, fashion marketing agencies, e-commerce platforms, and fashion consultancies globally. Paris is the epicentre of the world fashion job market.
Post-study work permit and career pathway in France after Fashion
France's 2-year APS allows fashion graduates to work in France after completing their Masters providing direct access to Paris's unrivalled fashion job market and internship-to-hire pipelines at LVMH and Kering.
Post-Study (APS)
Work Rights
Residency Route
Part-Time Work
🏠 Paris hosts 4 international Fashion Weeks per year, the headquarters of every major luxury fashion group, and the biggest fashion talent network in the world — making it the best city globally to launch any fashion career.
Step-by-step application process for Fashion Design and Management in France
Step 1 Free profile evaluation with IVY Overseas
Book a free counselling session. Our experts assess your academics, experience, and goals to shortlist the best 3-5 programmes for your profile.
Step 2 — Campus France registration
All Indian students must register on the Campus France portal. IVY Overseas guides you through the DAP (Dossier Acceptance Prealable) or EEF process — mandatory for the French student visa.
Step 3 Language test preparation
Register for IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL. IVY Overseas offers coaching from Hyderabad, Vizag, and AP offices. Allow 6-8 weeks for preparation.
Step 4 — Document preparation
Transcripts, degree certificates, CV, SOP, and LORs. IVY Overseas provides expert SOP, LOR, and CV preparation support tailored for French institutions.
Step 5 — Submit applications to institutions
We assist with applications on each institution portal, ensuring correct document upload and meeting all deadlines.
Step 6 Accept offer and prepare for visa
Once you receive your acceptance letter, IVY Overseas begins your French student visa application with Campus France approval, bank statements, and health insurance.
Step 7 — Apply for scholarships
IVY Overseas tracks all scholarship deadlines and helps prepare scholarship essays and supporting documentation for Eiffel and institution-specific awards.
Step 8 — Pre-departure briefing
Attend our pre-departure session covering accommodation, CAF housing allowance, transport cards, SIM, and French banking basics. Most programmes start in September.
How IVY Overseas helps you secure your Fashion Design and Management in France
IVY Overseas has been helping students from Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh study abroad since 2011. Our end-to-end guidance covers every stage:
Profile evaluation & shortlisting
We match your background, experience, and career goals to the right institutions and specialisations in France.
SOP, LOR & CV support
Expert writing assistance tailored for French programmes — making your application stand out from the competition.
Campus France guidance
We guide every step of the Campus France process — a mandatory step for all Indian students applying to France.
Visa documentation & filing
Complete French student visa support with a 95%+ success rate across our France student visa applications.
Scholarship guidance
We identify all eligible Eiffel and institutional scholarships and help you apply before deadlines.
Pre-departure briefing
Everything you need before you fly — CAF housing allowance, transport, SIM cards, and French banking basics.
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