Institut français de la mode (IFM)
Paris, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1986
Overview
Institut français de la mode (IFM) is a leading French Grande Ecole specializing in fashion, founded in 1986. Located in Paris at Les Docks - Cité de la Mode et du Design, IFM trains students and professionals in fashion design, management, and craftsmanship.
Fields of study
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Management
- Luxury Management
- Creative Industries
- Fashion Entrepreneurship
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche; Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- August 2026, September 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€20,900 – €28,900 / year
From about $22,572 / year
Domestic students
€15,600 – €32,520 / year
Tuition varies by program and EU/EEA vs non-EU/EEA status (2026/2027): BSc 1st year €15,600 (EU) / €22,600 (non-EU); MSc year 1 €16,900 (EU) / €20,900 (non-EU), year 2 €22,500 (EU) / €28,900 (non-EU); Mastère Spécialisé €17,900; Executive MSc €31,320; Executive MBA €32,520. Application fee €60–€120 (non-refundable). Deposit required upon admission.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design (opens in a new tab)English, French · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €23,900 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| BSc in Management for Fashion and Creative Industries (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €22,600 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
| Executive MSc in Strategic Management of Fashion and Luxury (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Master's | 1 year | €31,320 / total | Varies | September 2026 |
| Global Fashion Management Executive MBA (opens in a new tab)French, English · Part Time | Master's | 1 year | €32,520 / total | Varies | August 2026 |
| Mastère Spécialisé® Management de la Mode & du Luxe (opens in a new tab)French · Full Time | Master's | — | €17,900 / total | Varies | September 2026 |
| MSc in International Fashion & Luxury Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €20,900 / year | Varies | September 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.