This three-year bachelor’s degree programme provides the fashion business knowledge and the skills that are most in demand by global fashion and luxury companies. It aims to prepare students on trending industry topics, covering both theory and its practical application in project management. It is enriched by special masterclasses from key opinion leaders and industry professionals, case studies, and industry projects related to briefs from brands and innovative digital agencies.

During this accredited with honours bachelor’s degree programme, creativity and individuality take centre stage. Students learn through active exploration, thinking, discussing, investigating, and creating—supported by lecturers who build confidence and nurture bold fashion ideas. The Fashion Design programme blends design, sustainability, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through academic and industry-led briefs, students develop their own creative identity while gaining the adaptability needed to work across the global fashion industry. Internships, live industry projects, and collaborations with professionals ensure every graduate leaves with a distinctive portfolio, specialist experience, and the confidence to thrive in fashion, whether at an (inter)national label or leading their own brand.

Are you unsure yet whether you are more interested in business or fashion design? You don’t have to choose just yet! Our one-year Foundation Diploma in Fashion is designed for school leavers without a relevant high School diploma or a fashion design portfolio. This pre-degree programme is equivalent to a Dutch MBO level 4 qualification, and this diploma provides direct access to our bachelor’s degrees. It is the perfect launchpad for your future fashion study to explore different directions and fundamental knowledge.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Learn fashion media, branding, and design thinking. Get hands-on with pattern cutting, illustration, art direction, and styling. Dive into digital tools, social media, sustainability, and what it really takes to build a brand. Sketch, collage, paint, experiment, and push ideas further. Everything you create leads to your unique portfolio. Also, you will make real industry connections through Live projects, guest speakers, and company visits.

WHAT TO DO AFTER FOUNDATION
Graduates can stay and enter one of our BA (Hons) Fashion Design or Fashion Business and Innovation programmes at the Academy, or apply to other institutions. Some even step straight into the fashion industry.

Perhaps you’ve always had an interest in Fashion but were unsure whether it’s the right career choice for you? Or maybe you know that your future lies in Fashion but can’t commit to a full year of study or visa issues will limit your time in The Netherlands? Then the Fast-Track Fashion Design & Business course is a perfect fit to explore your fashion journey.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This course is an ideal introduction to the World of Fashion, business and design. Over the 3 months, students become familiar with a wide range of fashion related areas, from branding, styling and marketing for the business minded, to more design-led elements like illustration, colour theory and design development