Overview

The programme

This programme starts with an introductory course in the well-equipped textile laboratories, which gives you a good insight in textile production. Then follows specialization courses where you learn to handle the textile value chain and understand how the different parts link together and affect each other.

The courses have a strong basis in current research in textile management focusing on sustainable development in the textile value chain as well as research in adjoining subjects such as business administration and industrial economics.

Research in textile management at the University of Borås is internationally prominent and integrated in the programme through lectures, workshops, and projects. There are also good opportunities to connect with other researchers around the world via international networks and collaborations.

After your studies

You will have the tools to manage marketing and consumer behavior in many textile and fashion processes. After graduation, the labour market is good and most students use their education to move on to new jobs in the textile and fashion industry.

The Swedish School of Textiles at The University of Borås

The School of Textiles offers a unique, dynamic and international environment for studies in fashion. Here you will find top full-scale well-equipped labs, innovation and research in technology, economics, fashion science, branding and design. The closeness and deep collaboration with the industry is unique in this textile cluster, there are good opportunities for collaboration, internships and degree work at companies.

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

Audience

This programme serves as a preparation for a career in the textile and fashion industry.

After graduation, the labour market is good and most students use their education to move on to new jobs in the textile and fashion industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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

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90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Borås, Sweden

Disciplines

Management Studies Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 13 other Masters in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in Sweden

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering, textile technology, fashion studies, textile design or fashion design. In addition, knowledge of English equivalent to English 6 is required.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

98000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 98000 SEK for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 12 months.

49 000 SEK first payment.
98 000 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

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Scholarships Information

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