Fashion Program

Polimoda + MADE Fashion Design & Business Semester Abroad 2027 (Florence, Italy)

Comprehensive guide to financial benefits, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.

Scholarship Program Overview

A 12-week fully immersive semester abroad at Polimoda, Florence, combining fashion design, branding, and business — plus a one-week hands-on craft workshop in Sicily with MADE. Open to sophomore/junior undergraduates in design, fashion, business, or humanities.

This award is officially open for international applicants seeking full-time higher education programs. Selected candidates receive financial support throughout the standard duration of their degree.

What is this Program?

The Polimoda + MADE Fashion Design & Business Semester is a study abroad program based in Florence, Italy, offered through a partnership between Polimoda (one of the world's leading fashion schools) and MADE — The Rosario Gagliardi Academy of Fine Arts. It's designed for undergraduate students who want hands-on training in both the creative and business sides of fashion.

Over 12 weeks, students complete five core courses covering fashion branding, design, portfolio development, trend forecasting, and fashion history — followed by a one-week hands-on craft workshop in Sicily led by MADE instructors.

Note: this is a paid semester abroad program (tuition + housing fee applies), not a fully-funded scholarship. Tuition can be paid in full or split into interest-free monthly installments.

Requirements:

Minimum age of 18 🔹 High School Diploma or equivalent 🔹 Currently enrolled full-time or part-time (sophomore or junior) 🔹 Majoring in design/art, fashion, fashion design, business, marketing, or humanities 🔹 Adobe Suite familiarity recommended (not mandatory)

Program Details:

Duration: 12 weeks 🔹 Semester Dates: February 4, 2027 – May 1, 2027 🔹 Academic Credits: 30 ECTS (15 US semester credits) 🔹 Program Fee: 17,700 EUR (includes tuition & housing) 🔹 Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 (extended to December 1, 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

This is the Spring 2027 intake. The semester runs from February 4, 2027 to May 1, 2027.

The official deadline is October 15, 2026, but it has been extended to December 1, 2026.

Sophomore or junior undergraduate students (minimum age 18) majoring in design, art, fashion, fashion design, business, marketing, or humanities, currently enrolled full-time or part-time at a college or university.

The 17,700 EUR fee covers tuition and housing (shared apartments in Florence), airport transportation, a three-day orientation, program activities, and student services including health/safety support.

Applicants can pay tuition online in full or split it into monthly installments with no extra fees.

A: No specific Italian language requirement is listed; the program is taught in English.

Quick Summary

Host CountryItaly (Florence)

Funding TypeFashion Program

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Last UpdatedUpdated Jul 2026

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