This course involves students studying abroad at the main Paris campus in their third year. More than 300 graduates of the Paris Exchange Course have gone on to work for luxury brands in Paris and other cities, and many have gone on to develop collection brands such as TOGA and HATRA.
We have also produced winners of international competitions such as ITS, and our study abroad experience in Paris, the fashion capital, has nurtured talented individuals ready to take on the world.
High school graduates (including prospective graduates) or equivalent, current graduates, university and vocational school students, and working adults.
3-Year Program
April
30 Weeks Per Year, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission Fee: ¥300,000, Tuition: ¥1,380,000, Insurance: ¥12,000
Japanese and English
Tokyo Campus
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Those with basic fashion education may transfer from the second year (transfer exam available).
International students are subject to requirements regarding residence status and Japanese language proficiency (see → For International Students for details).
A year to steadily acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for those aspiring to succeed in the fashion industry.
At Esmod Tokyo, students can present their work in fashion shows from their first year.
French is a required course from the first year in preparation for studying abroad at the Paris campus.
By applying the fundamental knowledge learned over the past year, students will acquire the skills to handle any design by creating challenging heavy garments (such as jackets).
In addition, to further their understanding of the fashion industry,
they will participate in industry-academia collaborative projects and collaborations with companies.
From the second year, students can choose to major in digital fashion using 3D design tools in Stylism, or men's fashion in Modelism (please contact the office for details about majors).
As part of industry–academic collaboration projects, students engage in every stage of a product’s lifecycle—from planning, design, patternmaking, merchandising, and production to PR, marketing, visual presentation, and sales.
They also participate in corporate collaborations, including projects related to SDGs and upcycling, gaining practical experience from concept development to commercialization.
Studying at the Paris campus, students will create their own collection as a brand in their desired field of study.
In addition, corporate training is required, opening the door to employment in the fashion industry.
The Paris campus begins its term in September, so there are optional programs available for taking supplementary classes in French before then.
Graduating from the Paris campus in your third year will earn you a French nationally recognized university degree (Level 6).
You can also advance to the master's level Creative Director course (years 4 and 5).
