The University of Cincinnati teaches fashion design in its College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, known as DAAP. Students alternate study with work placements called co-ops.
At a glance
| University founded | 1819 |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Fashion is taught in | School of Design, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) |
| Co-op | Five required semesters of work experience |
What is it?
The University of Cincinnati invented cooperative education, or co-op, in 1906. All DAAP design students must do co-ops to graduate.
In the Fashion Design degree, students learn fashion drawing, pattern drafting, draping and construction, and how to design for looks and function. They choose extra classes in fashion theory, advanced craft, digital design or sustainability, and spend five semesters working at companies.
Fashion courses you can study
This is DAAP’s fashion degree, with its official name:
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Design, Fashion Design (about 5 years, with co-op)
How to apply
- You apply to the University of Cincinnati and choose Fashion Design.
- DAAP looks at your grades, courses, activities, essay and recommendations. From autumn 2025, first-year applicants do not send a portfolio.
- Applications sent by the 1 November Early Action deadline are reviewed together; later ones only if places are left.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
- DAAP homepage
- Fashion Design curriculum
- DAAP undergraduate admissions
- DAAP undergraduate programme descriptions
- Wikipedia: University of Cincinnati (history and co-op)
All facts on this page come from the University of Cincinnati’s official website, except the founding year and co-op history, which come from Wikipedia. Last checked: 9 November 2026.