Overview

Fashion and textiles is one the most complex and fascinating areas of both research and social life. It encompasses trends and the fashion cycle, the industry and the fashion system as well as the various tangible products of textile and fashion. The fashion- and clothing industry has also detrimental social and environmental impacts. A special emphasis is on sustainability, which is an important area of research at the Swedish School of Textiles.

Key Facts

You gain fundamental knowledge in how to manage textile value chains with a special focus on sustainability. The courses during the first year represent the textile value chain from idea to design, via production and distribution, to market and handling of backflows. In the second year, the courses specialize in fashion management with a focus on marketing and communication in the realm of the fashion system and consumer culture. Central topics are consumer behavior, fashion brand management, trend analysis, digital marketing communication, retail marketing and consumption.

The Fashion Marketing and Management programme from University of Boras have a strong basis in current research in textile management with a focus on sustainability in the textile value chain, as well as research in adjoining subjects such as business administration and industrial economics at the University of Borås.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business and management in the textile fashion industry

Sustainability oriented business models in apparel and textile industry

Theoretical foundations of Supply Chain Management and Fashion Studies

On Methodology and the Philosophy of Science in Textile Management

Business Strategy and Strategic Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Borås, Sweden

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design Management of Creative Industries View 13 other Masters in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in Sweden

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Free IELTS Mock Tests!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, fashion studies, textile design or fashion design. In addition, proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required.

For this programme the selection is made by a Letter of Motivation and an online interview.A letter of motivation should display your ability to effectively communicate in English and should exhibit:

your contact details: name, postal address, telephone, e-mail and application number.
your motivation for the chosen program;
your expectations of how the program will benefit you in your future career

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Boras and/or in Sweden, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

98000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 196000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

49 000 SEK first payment

196 000 SEK full tuition fee
EU/EEA citizens and exchange students are not required to pay fees.

Living costs for Borås

6000 - 10000 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Fashion Marketing and Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About