Fashion Schools in Canada

Whether you have a passion for fashion designing, an interest in becoming a buyer or you want to become a magazine editor, finding the right school is an important step to achieving your future goal. There are a wide variety of schools in Canada (Universities, colleges, and private/trade schools) that offer programs that cover everything from designing, marketing management and merchandising.

We know that finding the school that meets your needs can be hard, so we have compiled a list of 15 school options in Canada that offer fashion programs, and have included information on the types of programs offered, the length of the program and tuition costs.

Whether you have a passion for fashion designing, an interest in becoming a buyer, or you want to become a magazine editor, finding the right school is an important step to achieving your future goals. In Canada, there are several schools that offer fashion programs, including universities, colleges, and private/trade schools. We have compiled an updated list of 15 school options in Canada that offer fashion programs, along with information on the types of programs offered, the length of the program, and tuition costs.

Disclaimer: Please note that the tuition costs mentioned are estimates and subject to change. It is highly recommended to visit the respective school’s official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding program offerings, length, admission requirements, and tuition fees. The provided information is intended to serve as a starting point for your research, and it is essential to verify the details directly from the institutions themselves. Updated  July 2022

 

 

1. Fashion at The Creative School 

Toronto Metropolitan University 

Location: Downtown Toronto
Programs: Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design or Fashion Communication), Masters of Art
Length: Full-time 4 years (Bachelor) and Full-time 2 years (Masters of Art)
Tuition:  $7,232 – $7,738 per year(4 year Bachelor) and no information for Master of Arts tiuition online. Please contact for more infomation.
Requirements: Portfolio with application. Please contact for more information.

Website: https://www.torontomu.ca/fashion/

 

Humber College

Location: Toronto – North (205 Humber College Blvd.) and Lakeshore Campus (3199 Lake Shore Blvd W)
Programs: Fashion Arts, Fashion Management and Promotions, and Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management
Length: 1 year (Fashion Management and Promotions), 2 years (Fashion Arts) and 4 years (Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management)
Tuition: $5,520.90 (Fashion Management), $7,919.66 (Fashion Arts), and $28,961.20 (Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management). Please contact for up to date information.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required for the Fashion Management and Promotions course

Website: http://www.humber.ca/

George Brown College

Location: Toronto – Casa Loma Campus
Programs: Fashion Techniques and Design Program, Fashion Management Program, Fashion Business Industry Program, and International Fashion Development and Management Program
Length: 1 year (International Fashion Development) and 2 years (Fashion Techniques and Design, Fashion Management, Fashion Business Industry)
Tuition: $4160 (International Fashion Development),  $9192(Fashion Techniques), 8,894(Fashion Management) and $8854 (Fashion Business Indusrty). Please contact for up to date information.
Requirements: Grade 11 or 12 Math and Grade 12 English.
Website: http://www.georgebrown.ca/fashionstudies/programs/fashion/

Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy

Location: Downtown Ottawa
Programs: Fashion Designer, Couturier programs and several part-time courses (Fashion Sketching, Haute Couture, Pattern Making, Textiles, Lingerie, Draping, Hat Making, and Marketing/Merchandising)
Length: 2 years for each program and 4 month per part-time course.
Tuition: Cost is not found online. Please contact or ask for tuition.
Requirements: High School Diploma and basic knowledge of sewing.
Website: http://www.richardrobinson.com/

École Holt Couture; School of Sewing and Design

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Dressmaker Certificate and the Couturier, Tailor, Designer Diploma
Length: Both programs are 2 years in length.
Tuition: Email [email protected] for more information on tuition.
Requirements: Ontario High School Diploma or a qualifying test if applying as mature student, demonstrate an aptitude for sewing or fashion and must complete an interview with the school.
Website: http://www.ecoleholtcouture.com

Fanshawe College

Location: London, Ontario
Programs: Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing and Management Diploma programs
Length: The Fashion Merchandising program is 2 years and the Fashion Design program is 3 years.
Tuition: $14328.70 for the Fashion Design program and $8554.80 for the Fashion Marketing and Management program
Requirements: High school diploma is required but the Fashion Design program also requires a Grade 12 English credit and a Grade 11 or 12 math credit.
Website: http://www.fanshawec.ca

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Programs: Fashion Marketing Diploma and Fashion & Technology Bachelor of Design
Length: 2 years for the diploma program and 4 years for the Bachelor of Design program.
Tuition: Cost is not found online. Please contact or ask for tuition.
Requirements: High school diploma with grade 12 English with a minimum B grade for the degree program and minimum C+ for the diploma program. The degree program requires a portfolio review and orientation session and the diploma program requires a letter of interest.
Website: http://www.kwantlen.ca

 

LaSalle College

Location: Montreal, Qc
Programs: Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing program
Length: Both programs are 3 years in length but there is an intensive option where you can finish the program in 2 years.
Tuition: Tuition is not found online. Please contact or ask for tuition.
Requirements: A secondary school diploma with the following courses or equivalent: Language of Instruction, Second Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and History.
Website: http://www.lasallecollege.com

Seneca College

Location: Toronto, ON, Newnham Campus
Programs: Fashion Arts, Fashion Business, Fashion Business Management and Fashion Studies.
Length: 1 year for the Fashion Studies program, and 2 years for the Fashion Business program and 3 years for the Fashion Arts and Fashion Business Studies program.
Tuition:  $10627 for the Fashion Studies program. Please contact or ask for up to date tuition information. [email protected]
Requirements: All programs require a high school diploma with a Grade 12 English credit. The Fashion Business and Fashion Business Management program also require a Grade 12 Math credit.  Mature students can also apply if over 19 years of age.
Websitehttp://www.senecac.on.ca/

 

 

 

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  8. I have completed my bachelor of textile design in National Institute of Fashion Technology, Now I am planning for my postgraduation in Canada .

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