Fashion Institute of Technology

Written by Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Thu, February 27, 2020 6:23 PM • Updated on Thu, September 3, 2020 4:47 PM • 6 mins read

The fashion institute of technology is a leading fashion institute situated in manhattan, new york. It is a part of a state university of new york. It has been existent for around 75 years. They offer degree programs that are connected to the fashion industry, It is a renowned institute in new york in the field of fashion.

They give admissions to around 7000+ students into their institute. Also, students get admitted into the college on a part-time basis too. They have a variety of majors in the field of art and design. They are not only credible but also affordable. One of the interesting facts about this institute is that they have a museum of their own which has a collection of clothing, textile, and accessories.

The campus has also noble book stores for the students. The institute is internationally recognized. The institute has a learner-centric environment. The institute also has various notable alumni such as Calvin Klien, Michael kors, Norma Kamali, etc. It prepares its student well to lead into the fashion industry with their creative style and leadership skills.

The institute is located in the heart of new york. The campus of the university is spread throughout an entire block in new york city. It has 9 campuses. The college was ranked 19^th for its online courses. The college not only provides education but focuses on the overall development of the students. They also provide financial aid to their students, so that they can study without any barrier.

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Fees

The fees differ according to the course in college. Here I have listed some of the courses and their fees:

BFA in fashion design INR 13.5 Lakh
Masters program INR 16.8 Lakh

So the fee ranges from 13.5 – 16.8 Lakh for the courses of the institution.

The admission process in the Fashion Institute of Technology is quite selective in all the programs which are full time, part-time, weekend, or evening programs. Undergraduate students desiring to take admission in any of these need to meet all the standard requirements with a strong grade B. The undergraduate tuition fees for the year 2020-2021 is stated below.

Annual fees in FIT might cost around $4890 which is still 79% cheaper than New York tuition fees.

Courses

Fashion institute does not only provide courses related to apparel and clothing designs. This field is vast if once you get to know about any fashion institute. You can apply for any of the programs with a high school diploma in FIT. You can also apply directly for the programs with a credit score or degree from another college. Some programs provided by FIT are:

Fashion Design
Fashion Business Management
Fine Arts
Cosmetic and Fragrance Design
Films and Media
Graphic Design
Jewelry Design
Footwear and Accessories Design
Advertising and Digital Design
Communication Design
Textile Design
Interior Design
Packaging Design, etc

Admission Requirement

More than 10% of students from outside the United States join FIT every year. You must have a valid credential score from those schools which are evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services before getting into this institute. Apart from that, a valid score card of TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo English test is also required. Few things to keep in mind after the COVID -19 are;

International Student Service (ISS) has been working remotely during business hours. (details on the website)
ISS shall assist students regarding immigration status to the US.
All F1 visa students must attend orientation programs which are especially for international students before the first term.
The orientation program is recommended to non-immigrants students as well.

Ranking

FIT focuses on degree programs related to fashion, design, and art. It is a part of the State University of New York. They offer a degree in various subjects related to art, mass communication, photography, design, etc. Since it is cheaper than other national institutes in New York and has a quality education, the rank is given by different media is excellent.

Fashionista.com has ranked FIT in the top 25 in the world and 2^nd in the US.
Businessoffashion.com has ranked both fashion design and fashion communication design the best in the world.
Design Intelligence has ranked 10^th in the Most admired program in the US for Interior Design
Niche.com has ranked 8^th best public college in New York under statistics and student reviews.
Affordableschools.net has ranked 3^rd for a Most affordable degree in an Animation program.

Campus

FIT is located in 227 West 27^th Street New York City 10001-5992. The campus occupies an entire block in Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Chelsea. The campus includes Museum and Art & Design gallery. The campus also has a flea market run b students named Style shop boutique. The exterior and interior is quite creative and has been listed in New York’s cultural heritage.

FIT belongs to those students who are passionate about creativity, art, and design. The practical and professional programs, expert faculties, and their global connections have made them achieve a better rank in the world. The fashion aspirants aspire to take admission in FIT. The FIT has open admission not only for locals but international students as well. All you need to follow their procedures.

You need to fill and submit the SUNI application online.
After that, you will have to submit supplemental admission material provided by FIT.
After the final confirmation, you need to submit the essay provided on the link on your mail address.
All the school transcripts must be sent directly from school to FIT.

Scholarships

Financial aid service has been working remotely due to the impact of coronavirus and has been asking students to submit all the documents online only. Their financial aid mail accounts are active during business hours and you can contact them easily for your query. There might be a delay to solve the queries so you must keep patience. There are need-based federal financial aid programs for students which are given below: