International Programmes 2026/2027

Fashion Design (BA) Fashion Design (BA)

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences • Berlin

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Course location
Berlin
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
7 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
This programme has no deadline listed.
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

FASHION DESIGN - TREND RESEARCH - PATTERN MAKING - PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES - TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY - NEW TEXTILE MATERIALS - TECHNICAL DRAWING - CAD GRAFIS - HISTORY OF CLOTHING - FASHION THEORY - ETHNIC DRESS / TRANSCULTURAL FASHION - ARTISTIC PRESENTATION FORMATS - FASHION MARKETING - PROJECTS

In the English-language Fashion Design (BA) study programme, you will acquire creative, manual, and technical skills and learn to use interdisciplinary thinking to design progressive collections. In addition to a high degree of creativity, one of the most important traits for up-and-coming designers is a sensitivity to social, cultural, and economic factors. The programme focuses on international developments and how they influence the fashion industry.

The seven-semester study programme covers practical, artistic, and theoretical aspects. Providing individual support and promoting personal skills take top priority. Establish industry contacts from an early stage: Cooperation with fashion companies and cultural institutions as well as an internship are important parts of the study programme. Specialist English skills will help you to launch your career on the international fashion scene.

Course organisation

First and second semester:
Modules Introduction, Forms + Lines I-II, Materials + Realisation I-II, Design + Presentation I-II

Third and fourth semester:
Modules Production + Techniques, Concept + Design I-II, Materials + Realisation III, Visualisation + Presentation I-II, Concept + Technology I, compulsory elective modules

Fifth semester:
Internship (six months)

Sixth semester:
Modules Design + Identity, Concept + Technology II, compulsory elective modules

Seventh semester:
Bachelor's thesis

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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Integrated internships

An internship of six months is to be completed during the fifth semester.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: EU countries
4,710 EUR
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: non-EU countries
5,130 EUR
Tuition fees may vary
Tuition fees may vary depending on several factors. For an exact breakdown of costs, please check the programme website.
More information on tuition fees
Please find more details on this website.
Semester contribution

Approx. 20 EUR

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Admission requirements

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 70
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17
  • IELTS Academic: 6
Application periods
This programme has no deadline listed.
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Possibility of finding part-time employment

Get more information at: 
www.hs-fresenius.com/international/working-in-germany/

Accommodation

Get more information at: www.hs-fresenius.com/accomodation/.

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

Alumni & Corporate Relations offers our students many opportunities to improve their own career profiles, to get in contact with business partners and alumni and supports them with finding an internship or a job.
We have a network of 556 cooperation partners from business, science and politics.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Specialist counselling
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Our academic assistants support students concerning all academic issues and organisational questions about their study programmes.

Our International Services help students organise their time abroad, whether it is a whole semester or just a few weeks.

The Competence Centre Languages offers different language courses that our students can attend at no charge. For international students, we offer German courses.

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences

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Hochschule Fresenius blends tradition with innovation. Digital transformation, demographic change or skills shortages: we know what makes people, societies and economies tick. We are constantly developing our study programmes to train the next generation of specialists and managers. Join us and help shape the future with your specialist skills, creativity, agility and empathy.

Reasons to study here: 

  • Total flexibility when choosing your location and model of study in Germany and our integrated semesters abroad.
  • Teaching is practical: Most of our lecturers work in their area of specialisation. Courses often also feature guest lectures to relate theory to practice.
  • Personal attention: The group size has a maximum of 25 students. Our staff and lecturers will be happy to help you at all times.

Education

Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private universities in Germany. It is state-recognised and has an academic and educational tradition stretching back about 170 years. The International Business School is a school of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Its English-taught programmes attract international students and offer globally oriented students an international dimension in higher education. The resulting study groups provide exciting possibilities for students to build bridges across cultures at the start of their academic careers.

Accreditation

Hochschule Fresenius offers the highest quality of education. We possess institutional accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities since 2016 and the system accreditation since 2015. All study programmes passed the internal quality assurance and are fully accredited and state-recognised.

University location

Berlin: The thriving German capital is not only the centre of political influence. It is also a hub and hot spot for culture and media, and it is one of the top international IT cities. Berlin is renowned for its exceptional variety of attractions, its flourishing cultural scene, and its energetic yet relaxed pace. With a population of around 3.5 million, it is Germany's largest city. Berliners are known for their liberal, cosmopolitan, and unconventional attitudes. There is no other city that bridges past and future quite like Berlin. A vast number of sights recount the city's history, while it is also home to all the major government agencies and buildings, including the historic Reichstag, which houses the "Bundestag", Germany's parliament. This contrast between historic monuments and contemporary architecture, between traditional and modern, is just one of the many aspects that make this city so unique. Berlin is also a magnet for artistic, creative, and unconventional individuals. In Berlin, there is also room to slow down and enjoy the finer things of life. It is the greenest European capital, with spacious parks, forests, and lakes. The rhythm of the city combines pulsating urban energy with grace. In the summer, Berliners live outdoors - in the beach bars, cafés, and open-air cinemas and theatres, where they can make the most of the sun and the longer evenings.

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