Institut Français de la Mode
Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) is a Paris fashion school founded in 1986. In 2019 it merged with the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, the historic school of Paris haute couture. It teaches fashion design, fashion management and craftsmanship, in close contact with the French fashion and luxury houses.
Institut Français de la Mode 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 Institut Français de la Mode
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.
Applying to Institut Français de la Mode: your questions
How can Dimensions France help me get into Institut Français de la Mode?
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 Institut Français de la Mode 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 Institut Français de la Mode and tell you what the school asks for next. If the school invites you to an interview, we prepare you for it. Institut Français de la Mode makes the final decision, and admission is never guaranteed.
What does a strong application to Institut Français de la Mode 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 Institut Français de la Mode 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 Institut Français de la Mode?
For the English-taught programmes it lists in the Campus France catalogue, Institut Français de la Mode asks for IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 to 100 or TOEIC 900 (level C1), depending on the programme. 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 Institut Français de la Mode?
Institut Français de la Mode 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 Institut Français de la Mode are taught in English?
4 of the programmes listed on this page are taught fully in English: Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design, BSc in Management for Fashion and Creative Industries, Master of Arts in Fashion Design and MSc in International Fashion & Luxury Management. Tell us your background and we will tell you which of them you are eligible for.
What does it cost to apply to Institut Français de la Mode 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 Institut Français de la Mode are paid to the school and are separate.
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Programme information comes from the Campus France catalogue and the French Ministry of Higher Education’s open data (Parcoursup and MonMaster). Programmes from the ministry’s data are assumed to be taught in French. Last updated November 2026.