The Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) is a fashion school in Paris, France. It teaches fashion design, fashion management and couture craft.
At a glance
| Brings together | IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne |
| Campus | Cité de la Mode et du Design, 34 quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, France |
| Type | Non-profit, private school under contract with the French Ministry of Higher Education |
| Students | About 1,300, from 70 nationalities |
| Levels | From vocational certificates to doctorate |
What is it?
Today’s IFM brings together two schools: the original Institut Français de la Mode and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, the school linked to Paris couture.
It is a non-profit association supported by France’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. IFM says it is the only private fashion school in France under contract with the French Ministry of Higher Education.
Its campus covers 9,000 square metres at the Cité de la Mode et du Design, on the banks of the Seine.
Fashion courses you can study
These are some of IFM’s programmes, with their official names:
Bachelor’s
- Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
- BSc Management de la Mode & des Industries créatives
Master’s
- Master of Arts in Fashion Design
- MSc in International Fashion & Luxury Management
- Mastère Spécialisé Management de la Mode & du Luxe
Craft and vocational
- Bachelor Modéliste Concepteur (pattern making)
- CAP Métiers de la Mode
- CAP Couture Post-bac en 1 an
- Brevet Professionnel Vêtement sur mesure (made-to-measure clothing)
How to apply
- Each IFM programme has its own entry requirements and application steps, listed in the “How to apply” section of the programme’s page.
- Some French students apply through Parcoursup, France’s national higher-education platform.
- Scholarship requests are sent with your application.
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 IFM. Last checked: 1 November 2026.