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APPLY NOW TO STUDY FASHION AT FEDISA IN 2025

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WELCOME TO THE
FUTURE OF FASHION

A bit about our history

Established in January 2005 by Allen Leroux and Gerald Bird, FEDISA Fashion School quickly became South Africa's premier private fashion institution. Located in Cape Town, FEDISA – Cape Town found its ideal home at 81 Church Street in December 2011, providing a dynamic environment for students.

Expanding its offerings in January 2016, FEDISA – Cape Town introduced the BA Honours: Fashion degree, and in 2018, the Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Media.

In 2022, FEDISA Fashion School joined the prestigious Honoris United Universities Group, the largest pan-African private higher education network. With over 71 000 students across Africa and 15 partner institutions, this collaboration fosters a global community of fashion-focused leaders, preparing them for success in the digitalized global economy.

Recently, in 2023, FEDISA introduced the BA Degree in Applied Fashion Retail, preparing students for success in various fashion business roles. With a rich history and commitment to nurturing creativity, FEDISA Fashion School leads the way in fashion education, shaping the future of the industry. Join us and be part of our legacy!

CHOOSE A QUALIFICATION

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Cape Town 

3 Years, Full Time

Diploma in Fashion

Merchandising, Marketing & Media

The Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Media cultivates fashion professionals with expertise in fashion media disciplines such as journalism, PR, events, styling, merchandising, fashion marketing, and photography. 

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Cape Town 

3 Years, Full Time

BA Degree in Applied Fashion Retail

The Applied Fashion Retail Degree equips fashion professionals to navigate various fashion processes. With strong research, analytical, and application skills, graduates gain a thorough understanding of the industry's requisites for successful negotiation and implementation.

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Cape Town

3 Years, Full Time

BA Degree in Fashion Design

BA Degree in Fashion Design. This dynamic program seamlessly integrates design, production technology, textile technology, communication studies, and business practices, empowering graduates for thriving careers in the global fashion industry.

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Cape Town/Online

1 Year, Full Time

BA Honours Degree in Fashion

The Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Fashion empowers creative individuals with research skills and business acumen to excel in various fashion-related processes, integrating new concepts into the fashion and design industries.

FEDISA offers a wide array of accredited qualifications designed in collaboration with our Industry Partners

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CAPE TOWN CAMPUS

Immerse yourself in creativity at FEDISA's Cape Town campus, a vibrant hub dedicated to nurturing and training the next generation of fashion professionals. Located in the heart of Cape Town's CBD, our campus is the perfect environment to foster innovation and empower students in the dynamic world of fashion.

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EDITORIAL SHOW

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fashion storytelling with FEDISA Fashion School's annual editorial masterpieces. Behold the stunning garments created by FEDISA Cape Town's talented students, showcased in artistic visual narratives that redefine the boundaries of fashion.

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STAY CONNECTED

Stay up to date with everything happening on the FEDISA Cape Town campus 

HEAR FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS

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WOOLWORTHS CEO, Fashion, Home & Beauty

Manie Maritz

"Over 10 years of collaboration I have seen that FEDISA graduates are talented, hardworking individuals perfectly suited for a number of roles within the fashion and retail industry. FEDISA represents the best Design school in South Africa and of the best Fashion Schools in the world."

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KEEDO - Founder

Nelia Annandale

"FEDISA is a world class institution, the quality of work produced by FEDISA and its students is of the highest international standard" 

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The Foschini Group - Mens Fashion - Managing Director

Travell Rees

"FEDISA students are of the highest quality, they have been taught all the work-ready skills to launch their careers within the fashion industry, FEDISA is a high quality institution and that produces exceptional students which we have harnessed at The Foschini Group"

Discover firsthand insights as FEDISA's industry ambassadors share their unique perspectives and experiences, offering valuable glimpses into their relationship with our institution.

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