Fashion Designer (bol)
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The fashion hotspot in Eindhoven
We're training the next generation of fashion pioneers! You are the future, and you'll shape the new world of fashion with your colleagues. Summa Fashion is located in the vibrant city of Eindhoven, where design and innovation go hand in hand. Here, you'll have the space to develop personally and find your own voice in fashion. You'll be taught in the region's new fashion hotspot: Microstad Eindhoven, near Central Station. You'll receive (practical) lessons alongside enterprising neighbors, partner companies, and fashion professionals.
What are you becoming?
As a Fashion Designer, you can work in the styling department of a clothing company. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). For example, at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, the Artemis Styling Academy, or the International Lifestyle Studies (Fontys), Fashion Textiles & Technologies (Saxion), or Technical Commercial Textiles programs.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend school five days a week, taking both theoretical and practical classes. In your second and third years, you'll complete a six-month internship at an accredited training company.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.
Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Other educational supplies
In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Limited number of places available
This is a training with a limited number of placesIt's important to apply on time. This increases your chances of getting a place in the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It's also wise to apply for another program that suits you.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
- You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers or students using the contact information below:
E-mail
teacher Sonja de Man
Instagram
DM to @summafashioneindhoven
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, guided tour or open day. All activities
you will find in our calendar.
The fashion hotspot in Eindhoven
We're training the next generation of fashion pioneers! You are the future, and you'll shape the new world of fashion with your colleagues. Summa Fashion is located in the vibrant city of Eindhoven, where design and innovation go hand in hand. Here, you'll have the space to develop personally and find your own voice in fashion. You'll be taught in the region's new fashion hotspot: Microstad Eindhoven, near Central Station. You'll receive (practical) lessons alongside enterprising neighbors, partner companies, and fashion professionals.
What are you becoming?
As a Fashion Designer, you can work in the styling department of a clothing company. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). For example, at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, the Artemis Styling Academy, or the International Lifestyle Studies (Fontys), Fashion Textiles & Technologies (Saxion), or Technical Commercial Textiles programs.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend school five days a week, taking both theoretical and practical classes. In your second and third years, you'll complete a six-month internship at an accredited training company.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.
Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Other educational supplies
In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Limited number of places available
This is a training with a limited number of placesIt's important to apply on time. This increases your chances of getting a place in the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It's also wise to apply for another program that suits you.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
- You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers or students using the contact information below:
E-mail
teacher Sonja de Man
Instagram
DM to @summafashioneindhoven
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, guided tour or open day. All activities
you will find in our calendar.
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