The University of Borås offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs in various fields of study. The institution has several faculties, including the School of Business and IT, the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering, and Business, and the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education, and IT. Programs are available in areas such as business administration, engineering, fashion, textiles, library and information science, and pedagogy.

The University of Borås has a strong emphasis on applied research and collaboration with industries, organizations, and public sectors. The institution conducts research that addresses real-world challenges and strives to contribute to innovation and societal development.

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Want to educate yourself in fashion and textile design? Are you looking for an education that encourages an experimental and exploratory approach? Then the Master’s Programme in Fashion and Textile Design might be the education for you. In the school’s laboratories, you get the opportunity to test many of your design ideas. Clothes and body related artefacts can be active, responsive, protective, or supportive in human actions and activities. In this way clothes can have a central role in different types of body-based activities, human performances and body-space interactions. To specialize in performance wear at the Swedish School of Textiles is about exploring and developing wear that perform – act and interact – in relation to different human activities and performances in outdoor, sport, work or art from a wide range of perspectives – environmental, ethical, technical, cultural. As a student here, you will have the opportunity to explore and develop a subject you choose yourself through a series of project-based courses. You will develop and introduce theoretical concepts through experimental and practical design development. The educational programme places great emphasis on artistic research work and encourages experimental, investigatory work that pushes the boundaries of the performance wear field. In the first year, you will deepen your knowledge and skills in design methods and techniques as well as your ability to critically reflect upon and define ideas for exploration and development through design. The last year is devoted to design research and degree project work, followed by elective courses that further prepare you for a career in the fashion design sector with its various actors or a career in academia with a focus on doctoral studies. During the two years of the programme, you will also meet every week with fellow students and faculty members in design seminars that introduce and discuss a broad range of perspectives on design practice and research, from ethics to materiality, from art to business, that will help build your knowledge and skills for more complex interdisciplinary collaborations. Show less

Year 1, 60 higher education (HE) credits
Aesthetic Theory - Design Methods, 7.5 HE credits
The course aims to deepen students' theoretical understanding of the principles and foundations of systematic design work and further develop their ability to design the design process by applying theoretical principles and foundations in practical work.

Aesthetic Theory - Design Seminars I, 7.5 HE credits
The course aims to introduce students to research and professional development in textile and fashion design. The course also has an aim to train students in an open critical discussion of their own and others' work.

Artistic Development - Advanced level, 7.5 HE credits
The course aims to develop the student's individual artistic ability and convey insight into contemporary art and design through the study of contemporary trends.

Design Project - Specialisation project, 7.5 HE credits
The course aims to prepare and develop the Master's programme's application projects; to prepare, develop and determine a design programme on the foundation of the application project that was the basis for the student's admission to the Master's programme.

Design Project – Advancement project, 15 HE credits or Design Practise 15 HE credits
Design Project – Advancement project
The course is aimed to deepen application projects results through a series of design examples, for example in collaboration with a textile and/or fashion company and/or organisation and/or through deepen knowledge of textile techniques, technology and theory. The course also aims to draw attention to sustainable issues in relation to the fashion and /or textile industry.

Design Practise
The course aims to give students practical experience when it comes to working at a company or organisation in order to deepen their understanding of design work in relation to sustainable, artistic, and economic approaches. The course will be conducted at a company/organisation with a design focus. The student, in consultation with the supervisor/advisor, will formulate and determine the content, course structure, and course literature based on their own design programme, and will conduct design development adapted to the chosen company/organisation and subject area.

Elective technology courses, 15 HE credits
It is possible to study introductory or advanced courses in textile techniques designed to provide knowledge and skills in different techniques, such as: dyeing, textile printing and processing, weaving, tricot and knits, construction, as well as textile material knowledge.

Year 2, 60 higher education (HE) credits
Aesthetic Theory - Design Seminars II, 7.5 HE credits
(See Aesthetic Theory - Design Seminars I in Year 1)
Design Seminars II includes design history, aimed at deepening reflection around, and critical review of, the student's own work as it relates to the history of design in terms of artefacts, people, movements and companies, etc.

Design Project - Research project, 15 HE credits
The course aims to develop students' artistic and creative abilities through experimentation with materials, design and functions in relation to fashion and textiles. The course also aims at a deeper perspective on design methodology and design concept through analysis, both exploratory and investigatory; to further develop the given design program through experimental design work.

Design Project – Master’s degree project, 30 HE credits
The course aims, through seminars and supervision, to prepare students for the final work expected to demonstrate excellence in textile and fashion design with respect to professional and/or experimental practice; to summarise and develop a final exam collection for display/exhibition.

Elective courses, 7.5 HE credits
Students choose courses in consultation with programme coordinator.

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The University of Borås, located in Sweden, is a prominent higher education institution known for its academic excellence, innovation, and emphasis on applied research. Here is an overview of the University of Borås: The University of Borås offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The university consists of several faculties, including the School of Business and IT, the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering, and Business, and the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education, and IT. Programs are available in fields such as business administration, engineering, fashion, textiles, library and information science, and pedagogy. One of the notable features of the University of Borås is its focus on applied research. The institution actively engages in research projects that have practical applications and collaborate with industries, organizations, and public sectors to address real-world challenges. This approach ensures that students benefit from the latest knowledge and research findings in their respective fields. The University of Borås is located in the city of Borås and provides modern facilities for students. The campus includes well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, libraries, study spaces, and specialized facilities such as textile labs and innovation hubs. These facilities support a dynamic learning environment and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences and practical training. Internationalization is a key aspect of the University of Borås. The university welcomes international students from around the world and offers programs taught in English to accommodate their needs. Additionally, the university promotes international exchanges and collaborations, enabling students to gain global perspectives and cultural diversity during their studies. Student life at the University of Borås is vibrant and inclusive. The university supports various student organizations, clubs, and activities, fostering a sense of community and providing opportunities for personal growth and networking. The institution also offers comprehensive student support services, including career counseling, study guidance, and access to academic resources. Sustainability is an important focus at the University of Borås. The institution integrates sustainability principles into its operations, research, and educational programs. It promotes environmentally friendly practices and educates students about sustainability challenges and solutions.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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