UK Fashion Colleges – Undergraduate (Fashion / Design)

Top UK Fashion & Design Colleges (Undergraduate)

College	Degree	Approx Tuition (Intl)	Portfolio
Central Saint Martins (UAL)	BA Fashion / BA Fashion Design	£26,000–£28,000	Yes
London College of Fashion (UAL)	BA Fashion Design / Styling	£26,000–£28,000	Yes
Kingston University	BA Fashion	£19,000–£21,000	Yes
University of Westminster	BA Fashion Design	£17,000–£18,000	Yes
University of the Arts London (LCF/CSM)	BA (various fashion routes)	£26,000–£28,000	Yes
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)	BA Fashion Design	£17,500–£18,500	Yes
Manchester Metropolitan University	BA Fashion	£18,500–£20,000	Yes
Ravensbourne University London	BA Fashion	£17,000–£18,000	Yes
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)	BA Fashion Design	£17,500–£18,500	Yes

1) Central Saint Martins (UAL)

Official Website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins

Program:BA Fashion / BA Fashion Design — one of the world’s most prestigious fashion programs, focused on conceptual thinking, experimentation, and strong individual identity. Alumni include global fashion leaders

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       Apply via UCAS

·       Portfolio submission required (digital)

·       Personal statement

·       Academic transcripts

·       IELTS / English qualification

·       Interview (sometimes portfolio-based)

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £26,000–£28,000 per year

·       Living (London): £12,000–£15,000 per year

Portfolio?Yes — strong concept + process-heavy portfolio essential

2) London College of Fashion (UAL)

Official Website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion

Program:BA Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Marketing & more — industry-driven courses with strong technical + commercial focus.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       Apply via UCAS

·       Portfolio required for design courses

·       Personal statement

·       IELTS

·       Academic records

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £26,000–£28,000 per year

·       Living (London): £12,000–£15,000 per year

Portfolio?Yes — depends on specialization (design & styling definitely require one)

3) Kingston University

Official Website:https://www.kingston.ac.uk/

Program:BA Fashion — known for balanced creative + technical approach, sustainability, garment construction, and industry placements.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       Apply via UCAS

·       Portfolio required

·       IELTS / English test

·       Transcripts + personal statement

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £19,000–£21,000 per year

·       Living (London outskirts): £10,000–£13,000

Portfolio?Yes — process, construction, sketching important

4) University of Westminster

Official Website: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/

Program:BA Fashion Design — strong emphasis on technical skill, pattern making, and industry relevance.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       UCAS application

·       Portfolio required

·       IELTS

·       Academic certificates

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £17,000–£18,000 per year

·       Living: £10,000–£13,000

Portfolio?Yes

5) Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Official Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/

Program:BA Fashion Design — very strong for industry exposure, sustainability, digital fashion, and employability.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       UCAS

·       Portfolio submission

·       IELTS

·       Academic transcripts

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £17,500–£18,500 per year

·       Living: £8,000–£10,000

Portfolio?Yes

6) Manchester Metropolitan University

Official Website: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/

Program:BA Fashion — combines creative fashion, research, and strong technical training with good graduate outcomes.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       Apply via UCAS

·       Portfolio required

·       IELTS

·       Academic records

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £18,500–£20,000 per year

·       Living: £8,000–£10,000

Portfolio?Yes

7) Ravensbourne University London

Official Website: https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/

Program:BA Fashion — focuses on digital fashion, branding, and future-facing design.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       UCAS application

·       Portfolio required

·       IELTS

·       Academic documents

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £17,000–£18,000 per year

·       Living: £11,000–£14,000

Portfolio?Yes

8) University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

Official Website: https://www.uca.ac.uk/

Program:BA Fashion Design — strong focus on craft, sustainability, and experimental fashion.

Apply as an Indian / International Student

·       UCAS

·       Portfolio required

·       IELTS

·       Transcripts

Fee Structure (approx.)

·       Tuition: £17,500–£18,500 per year

·       Living: £8,000–£10,000

Portfolio?Yes

Important UK Notes

·       UK fashion degrees are generally NOT STEM

·       Graduate Route Visa: 2 years post-study work after graduation

·       Portfolio quality matters more than marks

·       UCAS allows 5 choices total

·       London colleges = higher exposure + higher living cost