Central Saint Martins
Description
Central Saint Martins (CSM), located in the center of London's King's Cross, England, is a world-renowned arts and design college of the University of Arts London (UAL). CSM offers a legendary, top-ranked program in Fashion, among a diverse range of creative programs that focus on merging the intellectualism of design with practical skills of production. London is a leading global city from almost every perspective, from arts to education to finance, with a diverse range of peoples and cultures and more than 300 languages spoken.
Eligible Majors:
- Fashion Design
- Menswear
Program Type: Semester Study Abroad
“Semester Abroad” is an outbound-only program where you pay a partner school tuition
instead of FIT’s.
Looking to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience?
FIT offers competitive scholarships - up to $10,000 - for students enrolled full-time while abroad. Awards are based on an essay, recommendations, GPA and financial need. Learn more about Paying for Study Abroad.
Review the CSM Financial Budget Sheet (Google Doc) and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your program costs.
Eager to Study Abroad? Apply Now!
Submit your application through the Study Abroad Portal and then complete the required Course Equivalency Form with your Office of International Programs (OIP) program coordinator. After that, your department will review your completed course plan and application. See How to Apply step-by-step.
Program Details
If you have further questions about this program, contact the International Programs office at (212) 217-5380 or studyabroad@fitnyc.edu
Fall Semester: December 1
Note: Interviews may take place after the application deadline.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Enrollment: Must be matriculated in a Bachelor's degree program
- Capacity: FIT is allotted a limited number of spaces each year, making admission to the program competitive.
Portfolio Requirements: Portfolios must be PDFs (max 10 MB) and include each of the following -
- 8-10 images from your journal
- 4-6 images from your portfolio (artwork from your FF classes)
- 3-4 images of garments you have made inserted where appropriate to the concept development (can be current drapes and muslins, but real garments are preferred)
- 2-3 images of "Fine Art" work (model drawing can be included)
IMPORTANT: We are not able to offer portfolio guidance or feedback beyond the above. If you are selected for an interview with the FIT FD department, you will have the opportunity to refine your portfolio before submission to CSM.
Interview Process: If you are selected for an interview with the FD Department International Coordinator, please be sure to have available your portfolio including:
- Your fashion art work
- Actual garments you have made. These should be represented as real garments and NOT just photos of garments.
- Your creative journal.
Additional Requirements by Major
Fashion Design
- Must obtain three faculty recommendations:
- one from a Fashion Design Apparel (FD) course professor
- one from a Fashion Design Art (FF) course professor
- one from a Liberal Arts course professor; One-Year FD AAS students may request one from a Related Area course professor
- Students nominated by FIT apply to participate in the University of the Arts London--
UAL Integrated Study Abroad program at Central Saint Martins and fulfill certain 5th and 6th semester major and related area courses by taking two units worth 40 UK credits in either the BA (Hons) Fashion: Fashion Design with Knitwear or BA (Hons) Fashion Design Womenswear program. - Eligible to participate in the 5th semester (fall only)
Menswear
- Must obtain three faculty recommendations:
- one from a Menswear course professor
- one from a Related Area course professor
- one from a Liberal Arts course professor
- Students nominated by FIT apply to participate in the University of the Arts London--
UAL Integrated Study Abroad program at Central Saint Martins and fulfill certain 3rd semester major and related area courses by taking two units worth 40 UK credits in the BA (Hons) Fashion Design Menswear program - Eligible to participate in the 3rd semester (fall only)
A full-time semester credit load at Central Saint Martins consists of 60 UK credits. Majorarea credit is available.
IMPORTANT: Students must take additional credits in order to be full time.
Students may fulfill one 3-credit Liberal Arts course by taking an optional study abroad module with UAL at an additional expense. Alternatively, students may take courses online at FIT while abroad at the applicable per-credit hour tuition rate.
A detailed Academic Calendar can be viewed on the UAL website.
Students are generally expected to arrive the weekend before orientation begins.
Students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. Students may choose to live in one of the UAL’s Halls of Residence (recommended) or in a privately-rented home. Typically, only certain halls allow residents for one term, and the contract period begins in early September, up to 2 weeks before the start of classes.
US citizens do not need to apply for a student visa in advance of arrival as this is program is under six months. Instead, US citizens must apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), an inexpensive and routine online process. All non-US citizens must carefully review UK visa requirements as they may need to apply in advance for a short-term study visa. Supporting documentation will be provided by CSM after admission.
FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. Students are automatically enrolled in the UHC Study Abroad Insurance, which is included in UAL budget sheet (google doc). This policy is SUNY-mandated, therefore, it cannot be waived.
The UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA compliant and students may waive the FIT Haylor Student Health Insurance using the Study Abroad policy.
UAL's Student Services team provide a wide range of counseling, health and disability services to all enrolled students. Refer to their Student Services site for details about the services are available to you.