Fashion - BDes

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Fashion - BDes cost?

  CAD 38,849 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application. | Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program | To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements: | Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70% | Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%: | English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) | Recommended: art/visual arts and sewing courses, if available. | An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years. | Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the | admission requirements page | . If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion. | Find your requirements | Ontario secondary school students | Out-of-province secondary school students | International secondary school students | University and college transfer students | Other applicants | Non-academic requirements | Questions? Contact | fashion.admission@torontomu.ca | with questions about the portfolio. |  Fall 2027 non-academic requirement due date: | February 1, 2027 or 10 business days | from your application submission date, whichever comes later. |  Winter 2027 non-academic requirement due date: | August 1, 2026 or 10 business days | from your application submission date, whichever comes later. | SlideRoom | (external link) | will open and be available for you to submit your non-academic requirements in | late April 2026 | . | Open All | Close All | Step 1: Portfolio | The portfolio is an opportunity to share your creativity, interests, and ideas. | We are interested in your creative potential, curiosity, and how you approach making, research, communication, and problem-solving. Your portfolio does not need to demonstrate professional-level fashion skills or technical expertise. | There is no single type of portfolio. If a project is meaningful to you, something you are proud of, or something that helped you learn, it is likely a strong portfolio piece. | Submit 4 portfolio pieces | Submit 4 examples of your best creative work. These may come from school projects, personal projects, extracurricular activities, community involvement, employment, or independent creative pursuits. | Choose work that reflects your interests, abilities, and creative potential. Your submissions may include visual work, written work, or a combination of both. | Process work (recommended) | We encourage you to include process work for at least one portfolio piece. Process work helps us understand how you develop ideas and explore possibilities. | Examples may include: | Sketches and concept development | Notes and research | Material exploration | Experiments and drafts | Photographs of work in progress | Not every project will have process documentation, and that's okay. If you did not document a project as it developed, you do not need to recreate or invent the process. | Types of work you might include | The examples below are intended to help you think about the many different ways creativity can be expressed. They are suggestions only. You are welcome to submit work that is not listed here. | Fashion and wearable design | Projects that involve designing, prototyping, or making physical fashion objects. | Examples may include: | Sewn garments (from a commercial pattern or your own design) | Upcycled or reconstructed clothing | Wearable art |  Photo tips: | Display garments on a dress form or body where possible. Include photographs of the front, back, and important details such as construction techniques, materials, finishes, or design features. A brief description should also be included. | Accessory and textile design | Projects that explore the design of accessories, textiles, materials, patterns, and surfaces. | Examples may include: | Accessory design | Textile design | Surface pattern design | Embroidery and embellishment | Weaving, knitting, or fabric experimentation | Visual Communication | Projects that communicate an idea, message, story, or identity through images, text, or digital media. Examples may include: | Graphic design | Logo design, branding concepts, and brand mockups | Fashion illustration | Photography | Posters or promotional materials | Publications or layouts | Websites or digital projects | Content created for social media or online platforms | Fine art and creative practice | Projects that reflect your artistic interests, creative development, and personal approach to making. Examples may include: | Drawing | Painting | Sculpture | Printmaking | Mixed-media work | Installation or experimental projects | Fashion illustration | Writing and research · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English language proficiency test is required if, before starting the degree program, the applicant will complete 4 years of full-time secondary study in Canada, in a country/territory on TMU's exempt list, or at a school where English is the primary language of instruction; or will complete a 2- or 3-year diploma at a public accredited college, or one year of full-time degree-level study at an accredited university, in a country where English is the first language and is the language of instruction (courses cannot be EAL/ESL). Accepted qualifications in lieu of a test: AP English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition grade 4+; CSEC English grade A (I) or B (II); GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O Level English, English Language or ESL grade B ('6' in reformed qualifications) or GCE A/AS Level/AICE English grade C; IB English A: Literature or Language and Literature (HL or SL) score 4+ (HL English B is not acceptable); NCUK International Foundation Year EAP or EAPPU grade B. TMU reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant regardless of background. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language/ · Application fee: CAD 150.00 (TMU International Application); CAD 90.00 (TMU Application, used by current/previous TMU students, part-time applicants and Special Students). TMU states the OUAC application, used by international students at an Ontario secondary school applying for September, has a fee set by the OUAC ('Consult the OUAC website for details'). Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/international/admissions/how-to-apply/

• Is there a scholarship?

  TMU states it awards 'more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study' across all levels of study, and points applicants to its scholarships and awards pages and to government financial aid programs (OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans). Source View scholarship page