Academics
You’re ready for an intellectual challenge. An education that crosses boundaries between the arts and sciences, commerce, communications, technology, and more. You want an experience that will sharpen your skills and expand your mind. You’re in the right place.
FIT educates the design, fashion, business, and technology leaders of tomorrow. Our influential faculty, creative student body, and world-renowned degree programs prepare students at all levels — undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and even precollege — to join a global workforce that demands problem solvers and original thinkers.
Pick Your Passion
Discover Your Path
FIT’s prestigious undergraduate programs lead to AAS, BFA, or BS degrees. We call our unique system “2+2,” because your path to a bachelor’s earns you a two-year associate’s degree along the way. Explore our programs and find out how 2+2 adds up.
Elevate yourself
Find a passionate community of creative minds, innovative thinkers, and industry insiders. Proven professionals and talented peers alike will foster critical thinking, intellectual growth, and business acumen. Our programs will prepare you to make an impact in your chosen field.
Never Stop Learning
Want to upgrade your skills or explore a new field? Conveniently scheduled credit and noncredit courses in a range of areas can help you advance your career or start a new one. It's a creative education for the real world.
Creative Programs for Creative People
FIT’s courses, facilities, and learning experiences are designed to provide practical skills, insights, and inspiration—at every stage.
Undergraduate Programs
Prepare for professional success in the creative economy. The schools of Art and Design, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts offer future-focused associate’s and bachelor’s programs that lead to rewarding careers.
Graduate Studies
Study independently and collaboratively, and connect with a stellar faculty of industry leaders and scholars. Explore the School of Graduate Studies’ master’s programs in the arts, design, and business.
Precollege Programs
Are you a high school or middle school student wondering what it’s like to study at FIT? Looking to learn new skills, get a taste of college, or strengthen your portfolio? Options range from four-hour seminars to four-day workshops to long-term courses.
Global FIT
FIT's outlook is global, and we aim to make international experience – in person or virtual – available to every student. Check out our campuses in Italy and South Korea, explore study-abroad options around the world, and discover international cultural exchange experiences available on our NYC campus.
Online Learning
Want to take some courses from home? No problem. We offer over 700 online courses, as well as two online degree programs.
Academic Support Services
Tutoring in specific fields. Writing and speaking consultations. Career and internship opportunities. The list goes on. Find out about academic resources and support services.
Gladys Marcus Library
FIT’s specialized programs require uncommon resources, and the Gladys Marcus Library offers plenty of materials to delight the eye and feed the brain. Information, inspiration, and ideas are at your fingertips. Whatever you want to explore, we’ll help you find it.
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