The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a college of art, design, business and technology in New York City. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY).
At a glance
| Founded | 1944, as a two-year technical institute |
| Location | New York City, United States |
| Part of | State University of New York (SUNY) |
| Schools | Art and Design; Business and Technology; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Graduate Studies |
| Degrees | Associate (AAS), bachelor’s (BFA, BS) and master’s (MFA and others) |
What is it?
FIT is part of the State University of New York (SUNY), the state’s university system.
It teaches fashion from many sides: design, business, marketing, textiles, cosmetics and fragrance, and more.
Its schools include a School of Graduate Studies for master’s students and a centre for continuing and professional studies.
Schools and departments
- School of Art and Design
- Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
- School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- School of Graduate Studies
- Center for Continuing and Professional Studies
Fashion courses you can study
These are some of FIT’s fashion-related programmes, with their official names:
Design
- Fashion Design (AAS; MFA for graduate students)
- Menswear (AAS)
- Footwear and Accessories Design (AAS)
- Jewelry Design (AAS)
- Textile/Surface Design (AAS)
- Styling for Creative Media (BFA)
- Technical Design
Business and fashion studies
- Fashion Business Management
- International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries
- Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries
- Textile Development and Marketing
- Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing
- Fashion and Textile Studies (graduate)
- Global Fashion Management (graduate)
How to apply
- FIT lists eligibility rules, deadlines and portfolio requirements for first-year applicants on its admissions pages.
- Art and design programmes, such as Fashion Design AAS, have their own portfolio requirements.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
All facts on this page come from the official website of FIT, except the founding year, which comes from Wikipedia. Last checked: 1 November 2026.