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 INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGN (IFD) in MILAN AND NEW YORK
Study in Milan for the third or fourth year of the program.

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The FIT International Fashion Design Program in Milan and New York is a study abroad opportunity for students who want to study fashion design in both the U.S. and Italy. Students who are accepted into upper division can complete the two-year program and receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Because of the international dimension, the two-year program requires the student to reside in Milan for one year, studying in English at the Politecnico di Milano, and for one year in New York City, studying at FIT.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Current FIT Students
Application deadline for 4th year students extended to: February 29
 To apply, click here

ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR IN MILAN

  • Acceptance in the BFA Degree Program (3rd or 4th year)
    All students must receive departmental approval, have completed all AAS degree requirements and be accepted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program.

  • Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

  • Students must have one semester of Italian.

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR*

Administrative Fee:

$ 120

Tuition and Fees:
Out-of-state charges for upper division


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Required Italian Insurance & Treasury Stamp

$ 125

Academic Field Trips:

$ 1,200

Meals (based on cooking at home):

$ 500 per month

Housing (Note that utilities may be extra):
a. 2 bedroom apartment (4 students)
b. 1 bedroom apartment (2 students):


$ 500-$834/month per student
$ 525-$900/month per student
Accommodations in Milan

Certosa Temporary Housing
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Campus Certosa Residence and
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Personal Expenses:

$ 2,750

Est. Airfare (round trip):

$ 1,100

* Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the college Board of Trustees.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

To find out more about which classes you will need to take to fulfill academic requirements prior to studying abroad, please email Prof. Sass Brown, the Academic Advisor for International Fashion Design, or call (212) 217-7667 to make an appointment. Please keep in mind the best time for advisement will be during the General Informational Meetings.