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October 3, 2024

University/College Students
International Textile Program Links

Explore a world of textile education through prestigious programs available outside of the United States. From innovative textile engineering courses in Europe to cutting-edge fashion and textile design programs in Asia and beyond, these institutions offer a global perspective on the evolving textile industry. Whether you're drawn to the historic textile traditions of the UK, the high-tech advancements in Japan, or the sustainability-focused programs in Scandinavia, these international institutions provide unique opportunities for students to gain expertise and creative inspiration. Each program is tailored to meet the demands of a globalized industry, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to lead and innovate in the textile sector. Explore the diverse options available and find the perfect program to match your career aspirations. United States Textile Program Links are here.


United Kingdom

University of Leeds (Leeds, England)
School of Design: Offers programs in Textile Design and Textile Innovation and Branding.

University of Manchester (Manchester, England)
Department of Materials: Provides programs in Textile Science and Technology.

London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London (London, England)
Fashion Textiles Program: Focuses on innovative textile design within the fashion industry.

Nottingham Trent University (Nottingham, England)
School of Art & Design: Offers a specialized program in Textile Design.

Italy

Politecnico di Milano (Milan, Italy)
Fashion Design Program: Provides the student with the cultural, scientific, methodological and technical-instrumental elements constituting the foundation of design activities in the fashion field.

Istituto Marangoni (Milan, Italy)
Fashion Design Program with a focus on Textiles: Offers specialized courses in textile development within the broader fashion design curriculum.

France

École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (Paris, France)
Textiles & Materials Design: A comprehensive program in textile and material design focusing on innovation and creativity.

Institut Français de la Mode (Paris, France)
Fashion and Textile Design: Offers a focus on textiles within its fashion design programs, combining technical skill with creativity.

Germany

Reutlingen University (Reutlingen, Germany)
School of Textiles & Design: Offers a range of textile technology and design programs with an emphasis on innovative materials and processes.

Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences (Mönchengladbach, Germany)
Textile and Clothing Technology: Focuses on the technical and engineering aspects of textile production.

Netherlands

Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Enschede, Netherlands)
Master of Innovative Textile Development: Combines engineering with management skills in the textile industry.

Amsterdam Fashion Institute (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Fashion & Textile Technologies: A program focused on the creative and technical aspects of textiles in fashion.

Sweden

University of Borås (Borås, Sweden)
Textile Fashion Center: Offers various programs in textile design, technology, and management.

Denmark

Design School Kolding (Kolding, Denmark)
Textiles Program: A creative program focusing on textile design with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

Australia

RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)
Textile Design Program: Offers a comprehensive program in textile design, covering traditional and digital techniques.

University of Technology Sydney (Sydney, Australia)
Fashion & Textiles Program: Combines fashion design with a deep understanding of textiles and their applications.

India

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (Multiple Locations, India)
Textile Design: Offers specialized programs in textile design across multiple campuses in India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management (Coimbatore, India)
Textile Management Program: Focuses on the management aspects of the textile industry.

China

Donghua University (Shanghai, China)
College of Textiles: One of China's leading institutions for textile education, offering programs in textile engineering and fashion design.

Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (Beijing, China)
Textile Engineering Program: Offers programs focusing on textile science, engineering, and fashion design.

Japan

Bunka Fashion College (Tokyo, Japan)
Textile & Fashion Design Program: Offers a strong emphasis on textile creation within the broader fashion design curriculum.

Kyoto Institute of Technology (Kyoto, Japan)
Textile Science and Technology: Focuses on the scientific and technological aspects of textile development.

South Korea

Ewha Womans University (Seoul, South Korea)
Textile & Fashion Design: Offers programs in textiles as part of its broader fashion design curriculum.

Seoul National University (Seoul, South Korea)
Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design: Offers a strong program in textiles combined with fashion merchandising.

South Africa

University of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Fashion Design and Textiles: Offers a program focusing on textile technology and fashion design.



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