History
First, they created the Educational Foundation for the Apparel Industries to promote education for the industry. The Foundation then obtained a charter from the New York State Board of Regents to establish a “fashion institute of technology and design.” The institute opened in 1944 with 100 students, and was located on the top two floors of the High School of Needle Trades.
Education
- School of Art and Design
- Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Graduate Studies
- Center for Continuing and Professional Studies
Research
The School of Graduate Studies brings together artists, designers and business professionals who thrive on the most current research. Our community responds with a broad spectrum of cutting-edge inquiry and analysis. Our students have extraordinary resources available to them both at the Fashion Institute of Technology and in New York City.
Career
Career and Internship Center
Whether you're about to graduate, just beginning your FIT education, or anywhere in between, we can help you plan your future. Here is what we offer:
- Individual Career Counseling
- Career Fairs
- Workshops
- Career Guide
- Networking Opportunities
- Industry Panels
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Key Statistics & Highlights
- 149 Scholarships
- 497 Academic Staff
- 7,959 Students
- 6,605 Students (female)
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Overview
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Scholarships
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Grant
11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based
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Student services
The FIT Student Government Association was established in order to uphold the rights of students and have representation throughout the College. The Student Council, Board of Directors and Communications Committee serve as the center of FIT's student government and represent the interests of the student body. The governing branches of the Student Association oversee and fund, through student activity fees, more than 60 clubs and organizations. The Council is open to every student and is held once a month, with elections taking place each spring.
Housing services
Four on-campus residence halls house approximately 1,100 new/entering students on 27th Street and 1,100 current/returning students at 31st Street's Kaufman Hall. Kaufman Hall also serves as home to our summer housing program for visiting interns.
- Coed Hall (27th Street)
- Nagler Hall (27th Street)
- Alumni Hall (27th Street)
- Kaufman Hall (31st Street)
Library services
Gladys Marcus Library
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ICT services
The Division of Information Technology assists the FIT community with over 100 IT-supported services.
- Internet
- Telephone
- Printing
- TV
Medical services
- The Health Services is a primary care facility staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.
- The Health Services provides general medical and gynecological care, and carries a limited supply of medications free of charge to students who paid the Health Services fee. Comprehensive lab tests needed for diagnostic purposes are performed on site by Quest and Labcorp.
Campus life
Today, the campus encompasses an entire city block and serves more than 10,000 students. The college offers degrees in diverse subjects, such as Menswear and Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing, which are unique to the college, and Fashion Business Management, Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design, and Toy Design, the first of their kind in the country.
Sports facilities
- Lari and Barbara Stanton Fitness Center
- 31st Street Fitness Center
Student clubs
- Advertising & Digital Design Club
- American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists
- Art and Design Gallery
- Asian Student Network
- B.I.G. Entrepreneur Club
- Black Student Union
- Blush Magazine
- Chabad - Jewish Life at FIT
- Christian Fellowship
- Collab!
Accreditation
The Fashion Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Manhattan City
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Student Reviews & Awards
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Textiles focused
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Satisfied
I really love how everyone in the class is nice and easy to befriend.
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