Fashion is a creative product with a vast industry and market share.
In Indonesia, fashion is the most sought-after and purchased product by consumers when shopping online.
Unsurprisingly, many schools now offer education and training programs in the fashion business.
Here are the top 5 best fashion schools in the world according to a CEOworld survey:
1. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is an art and design institute of the State University of New York, United States.
CEOWorld ranked FIT as the best fashion school in the world for 2021 with a score of 98.09 out of 100, due to its superior quality of education programs, specialized fields, and academic reputation.
2. London College of Fashion
The second-best fashion school according to CEOworld is the London College of Fashion. Located in London, England, this school received a score of 94.29 based on the survey results.
The London College of Fashion offers undergraduate, postgraduate programs, short courses, and business training in the fashion, makeup, beauty, and lifestyle industries.
3. Westphal College of Media Arts & Design - Drexel University
Drexel University ranked third with a score of 94.11. Located in West Philadelphia, United States, this university has 18 undergraduate majors and 9 postgraduate programs.
The Media Arts & Design undergraduate program at this university is known for its excellence in fashion vocational training. Other majors that fashion enthusiasts can choose from are Fashion Design and Design & Merchandising.
4. School of Arts, Design, and Architecture - Aalto University
The Aalto University School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, located in Finland, ranked fourth with a score of 93.62. This university is known for its excellence, especially in art and architecture.
The degrees offered by this university include a Master of Arts in animation, visual communication design, contemporary design, and more.
5. Central Saint Martins
Fifth place is Central Saint Martins. This campus, part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), received a score of 92.36.
Central Saint Martins is the number one art school in London, offering programs in fashion, textiles, and jewelry design.
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