How to Apply

Undergraduate Programs (Year 1)

Would you like to join our Paris fashion school as a first-year student? Apply now by following the steps below.

Prerequisites:

• At least 16 years of age
• Copy of High school diploma or its equivalence
• Depending on the chosen teaching language (English or French), non-native speakers should provide a language proficiency score:
  • English teaching language: an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or a TOEFL score of 65 or above. Alternatively, provide an English training certificate or proof of previous education in English
  • French teaching language: a TCF score of B2 or equivalent. Alternatively, a proof of previous education in French

Application Process

1. Fill in the online application form and upload the following documents:
   • Language proficiency certificate
   • Passport copy for non-EU applicants and ID copy for EU applicants
   • Fashion Designing & Creativity Programs: As part of this interview, I will present a creative portfolio. This is not a professional portfolio, but a collection of work (moodboards, illustrations and freehand sketches, fabric samples, photos reflecting my style, research showing the type of clients I design for and their personalities, etc.) designed to showcase my creative perspective as a future designer.
2. I will be contacted to schedule an individual motivational interview.
3. Attend the online interview
4. Following the online interview and after the evaluation, the admission department will send you an admission or rejection letter
5. If you are accepted, confirm your enrollment by paying your tuition fees

Application Fee:

• Programmes en français : 80€
• English-taught programs: €150

Undergraduate Programs (Transfer in Year 2 or 3)

This admission procedure is intended for students who wish to integrate IFA Paris directly in Year 2 or 3 of a Bachelor Program.

The documents requested and evaluations are geared towards assessing whether your level is on par with the academic expectations of the year you intend to integrate.

Prerequisites:

• Year 2 Admission: Applicants must have successfully completed one year of higher education (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits)
• Year 3 Admission: Applicants must have successfully completed 2 years of higher education (equivalent to 120 ECTS credits)
• Depending on the chosen teaching language (English or French), non-native speakers should provide a language proficiency score:
  • English teaching language: an IELTS score of 5.5 or above, or a TOEFL score of 65 or above. Alternatively, provide an English training certificate or proof of previous education in English
  • French teaching language: a TCF score of B2 or equivalent. Alternatively, a proof of previous education in French

Application Process

1. Fill in the online application form and upload the following documents:
   • Resume
   • Language proficiency certificate
   • Latest transcript
   • Detailed academic documents for the program currently being followed (certificate of enrollment, course descriptions, syllabus, etc.)
   • Passport copy for non-EU applicants and ID copy for EU applicants
   • Students applying for a fashion designing program must provide their portfolio
   • Most recent academic award proving validation of the necessary ECTS for transfer in your desired level. Detailed academic documents, such as course handbook or syllabi, may be requested to establish credit recognition
2. Your admission consultant will contact you to set up a date and time for your online interview
3. Before my interview, I take an online general knowledge test
4. Attend the online interview
5. Following the online interview and after the evaluation, the admission department will send you an admission or rejection letter
6. If you are accepted, confirm your enrollment by paying your tuition fees

Application Fee:

• Programmes en français : 80€
• English-taught programs: €150

This admission process is intended for students wishing to join IFA Paris directly in postgraduates programs.If you wish to transfer credits obtained in your previous studies, you need to provide the following additional documents: School/University name and location, major, program structure and year you completed, current and past transcripts.

The documents requested and evaluations are geared towards assessing whether your level is on par with the academic expectations of the year you intend to integrate.

Prerequisites:

• Postgraduate Year 1 admission: Applicants must have successfully completed 3 years of higher education (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits)
• Postgraduate Year 2 admission: Applicants must have successfully completed 4 years of higher education (equivalent to 240 ECTS credits)
• Please note that the Specialized MBAs in Fashion Design are only open to applicants with a Fashion Design background
• Depending on the chosen teaching language (English or French), non-native speakers should provide a language proficiency score:
  • English teaching language: an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, or a TOEFL score of 79 or above. Alternatively, provide an English training certificate or proof of previous education in English.
  • French teaching language: a TCF score of B2 or equivalent. Alternatively, a proof of previous education in French.
• Significant professional experience in related fields preferred, but not required (internships are considered).

Application Process

1. Fill in the online application form and upload the following documents:
   • Resume
   • Passport copy for non-EU applicants and ID copy for EU applicants
   • Language proficiency certificate
   • Latest transcript
   • Detailed academic documents for the program currently being followed (certificate of enrollment, course descriptions, syllabus, etc.)
   • Students applying for a fashion designing program must provide their portfolio
2. Your admission consultant will contact you to set up a date and time for your online interview
3. Before my interview, I take an online general knowledge test
4. Attend the online interview
5. Following the online interview and after the evaluation, the admission department will send you an admission or rejection letter
6. If you are accepted, confirm your enrollment by paying your tuition fees

Application Fee (except for work-study programs):

• Programmes en français : 80€
• English-taught programs: €150