Vocational School
Fashion Design
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Fashion Design Program was established in 2009 and continues its activities within the Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2010 - 2011 academic year and had its first graduates in 2012.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Diploma in Fashion Design
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and complete their final registration on the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements, "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can be recognized in accordance with the "Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and this Accordingly, exemption from required courses may be granted. Link to access the instructions: 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: In the field of fashion design; Its vision is to be a pioneering, nationally and internationally respected and preferred program. Mission: It is the mission of being a program that will train fashion designers at international level who are contemporary, creative, investigative, able to access and use information, responsible, environmentally sensitive, have social-economic-ethical awareness, will contribute and direct the country's fashion-brand creation process. Purpose/Objectives: To train qualified human resources who understand the art of fashion, are specialized in fashion design, fashion production and management, and have technical knowledge and skills related to the profession. General Information: All areas of the fashion industry have an important place on the international axis. It is one of the most important sectors of Turkey in terms of production, export and employment, and today, there is a serious need for conscious and expert Fashion Designers in the textile field, who have contemporary technical knowledge, are equipped with creative artistic identity and cultural background. In contemporary works supported by technology and science, the aesthetic and functional values of design are considered together. Manufacturers are trying to increase brand visibility in the collections prepared by designers and have a say in international platforms. For this reason, artist designers have created a sought-after identity. In the light of this information, the purpose of the Fashion Design program is; Knowing the students' cultural, contemporary, social, dynamic and traditional arts; equipped with techniques, skills and knowledge; able to analyze a complete design phenomenon according to today's conditions; It aims to be artists/designers and practitioners.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Students graduating from the Fashion Design Program, in line with the competencies they have gained; In the Textile and Fashion Design industry; They have the opportunity to find work in the design and product development departments of companies. In the ready-made clothing industry and fashion houses; They can work in assistant positions in a wide variety of fields in the industry, such as stylist, modelist, designer, manufacturing manager and visual merchandising design. Graduates can also establish their own fashion houses using various supports in line with the entrepreneurship training they have acquired.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program can pass the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held every year by ÖSYM for a 4-year (undergraduate) degree. They can settle in their departments. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the final exam, theoretical courses must be completed. They must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade). homework, project, quiz etc. Scores obtained from measurement tools such as The contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive teaching-and-examination-directive-676221518.pdf
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted GPA at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Lecturer Melike MENDİ Email: melike.mendi@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Theoretical courses in the Fashion Design program curriculum are held in classrooms, and practical courses are held in drawing and sewing workshops and computer laboratories. In our workshops, there are industrial and household flat sewing machines, overlock machines, pattern preparation tables, industrial irons, inanimate rehearsal mannequins and also display mannequins. In the computer laboratories, there are computers with the Gerber Cad pattern program and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator design programs installed.
Programme outcomes
- It will be able to create commercial collections with qualified and original designs that have the harmony of colors, patterns, fabrics and accessories that can shape fashion in the ready-made clothing sector.
- Will be able to gain awareness and responsibility in creating and running a team, and to use initiative, manager and organization features.
- Will be able to recognize and use the tools, equipment and machines required for fashion design and will be able to make simple adjustments to the machine according to product features.
- Will be able to use all kinds of drawing tools and/or package computer programs related to his/her field.
- Will be able to use all basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field and/or apply quality competencies and standards in the fashion and ready-to- wear industry.
- Will have the ability to manage the brand creation and marketing process, analyze the target audience, manage customer relations, and perform intra- disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teamwork.
- Knowing the materials and production techniques, having technical, aesthetic, knowledge and skills in the fields of weaving-knitting surface, pattern, printing, clothing and accessory design, will be able to produce contemporary, creative and original designs.
- He/she will be able to improve himself/herself by following the developments in his/her field with the principle of lifelong learning, create and present a personal introduction file in job applications, organize events, and prepare presentations, experiment reports and projects using research methods.
- Know the legislation regarding the professional rights and responsibilities of the fashion designer, be able to make independent decisions, and express their ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
- By using the basic art and basic design, theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field, he/she will be able to recognize the basic design principles for art.
- Will be able to communicate with colleagues by examining developments in his/her field using a foreign language at least at a general level.
- Will be able to gain the knowledge and skills to make basic design drawings appropriate to the model and measurements, prepare patterns and sew.
- Will be able to manage creative pattern, sewing and design processes and make applications.
- They will be able to gain awareness by being involved in projects with social responsibility and sustainability awareness.
- By interpreting the historical development process of fashion design, they will be able to grasp the basic information about fashion design and adapt it to the design and production processes if necessary.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
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Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
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SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
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Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 11 · 14 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
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Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
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COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 15 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
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Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
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Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
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COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
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Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
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Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
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