Overview

This Fashion Studies programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on developing a broad understanding of fashion studies, combining knowledge of academic methodologies across related disciplines with the ability to conduct original and critical analysis. It supports intellectual independence and the development of research skills through the study of theory, epistemology, and key debates within the field.

Key Facts

The academic environment emphasises thesis-based research supported by supervision and engagement with the wider scholarly community. Training involves research design, writing, and analysis, with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and international academic exchange, leading to the production of an original doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epistemology
Research Design in Fashion Studies
Academic Writing and Publishing
Theory in Fashion Studies
Seminar Series in Fashion Studies
Framing the Image Industry in Fashion
Fashion and Media Communication
Fashion, Trade and Economic Systems
Industrial Fashion and Ready-to-Wear
Fashion History and Textile Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.