Academic Fashion Courses 2026/2027: applications are now open

Registrations are now open for the new Academic Year 2026/2027 of Next Fashion School, the benchmark for professional training in the fashion industry. A comprehensive educational programme designed for those who wish to turn their passion into a profession and acquire all the necessary skills to enter the fashion world with practical and highly qualified preparation.
In the offices of Bologna, Ancona and Padua three-year and two-year fashion courses and specialist courses dedicated to the main professional roles in the fashion system will get underway: Fashion Designer, Patternmaker, Fashion Stylist and many other profiles required by the market. The courses are available with weekly or Saturday attendance, to suit different study and work needs.
Studying fashion means understanding and mastering every phase of the production chain, which is why Next Fashion School offers training courses that integrate creativity, technique and professional skills, offering comprehensive preparation that can be immediately applied in the sector.
You can choose comprehensive courses that will train you in all these stages, or specific courses that cover certain areas, with the convenience of studying at the pace you prefer based on your goals and aspirations.
If you dream of a career in fashion, this is the time to start your journey!

Click on the course name to find out more about programmes, learning outcomes and career opportunities. You will also be able to download the informative PDF with start dates, costs and route details.
Request information and find the most suitable course for your future in the fashion world!

Choose your preferred way to contact us:

- call +39 02 38237568 (Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 18.00)
for Bologna +39 051 266430
for Padua +39 049 2329077
for Ancona +39 071 8046355
- message on WhatsApp to the number +39 348 3158967
- send email to info@nextfashionschool.com
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Ours multi-year weekly courses they provide a high standard of training as they will introduce you to the heart of design, simulating what happens in a company; you will be guided by instructors who work in the sector, towards a thorough and complete preparation, in a stimulating, youthful and vibrant environment!
At the end of the Fashion Global Design course, the opportunity to showcase one's capsule collection at the Next event is a prestigious stepping stone featuring an audience of press and industry entrepreneurs.
Top picks:

FASHION GLOBAL DESIGN
Duration: three years
Offices: Bologna, Ancona, Padua
A comprehensive three-year course combining fashion design and patternmaking: from trend research to design, right through to the final capsule collection.

APPAREL PATTERNMAKER
Duration: three years
Offices: Bologna, Ancona, Padua
A three-year course that trains students to become key technical specialists in the process of developing a collection: patternmaking, prototype production and ensuring a good fit.

FASHION DESIGN
Duration: three years
Offices: Bologna, Ancona, Padua
Three-year course dedicated to style design and collection creation: from trend research and fashion illustration to the study of materials.
In addition to its multi-year courses, Next Fashion School offers a wide range of specialist courses, professional development courses and weekly seminars.

Ours multi-year courses with Saturday attendance They will enable you to gain comprehensive, professional specialisations that will enhance your skills in your work or your course of study.
If you cannot attend classes during the week, we offer Saturday courses, designed for those who work or are busy and want to enrich their CV with quality courses.
Top picks:

FASHION DESIGN/SABATO
Duration: two years
Offices: Bologna, Ancona, Padua
Two-year Saturday course: the programme guides students through the design of collections, from fashion illustration to materials and brand identity, with a focus on women's, men's or children's design.

WOMENSWEAR PATTERNMAKER
Duration: two years
Offices: Bologna, Ancona, Padua
Two-year Saturday course: the course covers patternmaking techniques, the study of volumes and fashion silhouettes, fit testing and the correction of flaws.
In addition to multi-year courses, Next Fashion School offers a wide range of specialist courses, professional development courses and Saturday seminars.

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