Chicago Fashion Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Textile Design...
Surrounding Areas: Berwyn, Clarendon Hills, Clearing, Countryside, Englewood, Franklin Park, Norridge, Oak Lawn, Skokie...
Surrounding ZIP Codes: 60077, 60131, 60301, 60304, 60402, 60453, 60514, 60601, 60621, 60664, 60701, 60804...

The city of Chicago is located where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan. Once a small pioneer settlement, the city population has grown to nearly 2,900,000 residents in an area covering 222 square miles. Diverse in its heritage and culture, opportunities to view and appreciate art abound. There are art galleries, studios, and centers; museums; and fine architecture to appreciate. Students in the arts will enjoy learning in an area that is known for being supportive of institutions and businesses devoted to encouraging the arts.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in fashion design, marketing and merchandising. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you’ll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

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About: The International Academy of Design and Technology in Chicago offers a career-oriented curriculum and enthusiastic staff with professional experience in your field. The Academy is equipped with today's industry standards, which can provide you with the skills you need to succeed. We also offer career-planning services for graduates to help you find the right job. Request Information



About: Welcome to The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago. Whether you are looking for a career in fashion, culinary arts, media arts, interior design or visual communications, we offer creative education in one of the world's premier cities. Our faculty provides instruction based on their expertise working in their fields. And the city of Chicago provides a unique backdrop. With two locations downtown, our college offers the opportunity not only to learn in the classroom, but also through the many events and experiences that come with immersing yourself right in the middle of downtown Chicago. Request Information



About: At The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg we provide quality higher education for students seeking careers in applied arts, media, and design professions. With a balanced focus in the intellectual and creative elements of studies, our programs provide a comprehensive art and design education that can prepare our students with the tools and experiences to begin their creative careers. Request Information



About: The International Academy of Design and Technology -¿ Schaumburg is a postsecondary, degree--granting institution. The Academy strives to provide a quality education and prepare students for positions in fields related to their area of study and to offer career-planning services leading to employment opportunities for graduates that allow them to utilize their knowledge, skills and talents. The Academy is located in Schaumburg, Illinois, which has grown to become the largest retail economic hub outside of Chicago, Illinois. Schaumburg is also a well-developed residential community with a nature sanctuary, center for the arts, convention center, over 80 miles of bike paths, and hiking trails. Request Information



About: Recognized as an innovator in the arts since its inception more than 100 years ago, and internationally esteemed as a school of art and design, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers a comprehensive college education centered in the visual and related arts. The School's primary purpose is to foster the conceptual and technical education of the artist in a highly professional and studio-oriented environment. The School's facilities include graduate studios and seminar rooms, libraries, undergraduate studios, school galleries, classrooms and, of course, one of the finest museums in the world. Students and a superb faculty of artists and scholars work in close proximity, sharing resources and establishing a forum for critiquing and refining technical abilities and conceptual concerns. Request Information