ESMOD
ESMOD was founded in Paris in 1841 by the tailor Alexis Lavigne and is the oldest fashion school in France. It teaches fashion design and pattern-making, and fashion business through its ESMOD Fashion Business school, in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Rennes and Roubaix, with a network of schools in other countries.
ESMOD tuition fees for international students
Yearly tuition as published by the school. Fees can change, so check the school’s website before you apply.
A year. Range across the programmes listed at this level.
A year. Range across the programmes listed at this level.
Programmes at ESMOD
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.
Applying to ESMOD: your questions
How can Dimensions France help me get into ESMOD?
We start from your profile: your grades, your degree, your budget and what you want to do after your studies. From that we help you choose the ESMOD programme where your application is strongest. Then we build the application with you, so that it is as strong as it can be: we work on your CV and statement of purpose, check every document the school asks for, and submit the file on time. We then follow the application with ESMOD and tell you what the school asks for next. If the school invites you to an interview, we prepare you for it. ESMOD makes the final decision, and admission is never guaranteed.
What does a strong application to ESMOD need?
Three things carry most of the weight: your academic record, a statement of purpose that explains why this programme fits your studies so far and your plans, and proof of your level in the teaching language. Private schools such as ESMOD usually add an interview, and for a Master’s they look at how your first degree connects to the subject. We read your file the way an admissions team would, tell you honestly where it is weak, and help you fix what can be fixed before it is sent.
What English level do I need for ESMOD?
ESMOD sets the English level for each programme; for English-taught degrees in France this is normally level B2 or above, shown by a test such as IELTS or TOEFL. Some schools waive the test if your previous degree was taught in English. We check the exact score for the programme you choose before you book a test.
When should I apply to ESMOD?
ESMOD sets its own dates for each intake, and popular programmes can fill before the final deadline. Applying early gives you more choice and leaves time for your student visa.
Which programmes at ESMOD are taught in English?
5 of the programmes listed on this page are taught fully in English, including Creative Director Postgraduate program, Fashion Designer Undergraduate Program, Head of Marketing & Communications strategy in Fashion industry and Intensive course. Tell us your background and we will tell you which of them you are eligible for.
What does it cost to apply to ESMOD with Dimensions France?
One fee of €250 covers your whole admissions file: up to 7 public universities, up to 3 partner schools and any number of top schools. It is paid in full when you start and is not refundable. Tuition and any application fee charged by ESMOD are paid to the school and are separate.
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Dimensions France is an independent admissions service. It is not affiliated with ESMOD.
Programme information comes from the CampusArt catalogue. Last updated November 2026.