How many students are enrolled in FIT NYC?
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As of Fall 2023, the total number of students at the Fashion Institute of Technology is 8,100+. Out of this, 7,843 are undergraduate students and 265 are graduate students. The total number of countries represented by students is 81. Note that India is one of the Top 5 countries from where students enrolled at FIT NYC. International UG student enrollment is 142 and graduate student enrollment is 156.
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Parsons School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology are some of the most prestigious fashion institutes in USA and students across the globe desire to study here. In terms of tuition fee, Parsons School is more affordable. Also, it is lesser selective.
A comprehensive comparison between both universities:
| Parameters | Parsons School | FIT |
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| Annual Fees (BFA) | INR 47 L - 49 L | INR 48 L |
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 58% |
| Popular Courses | Design & Visual Communications, Fashion / Apparel Design, Graphic Design, | Fashion / Apparel Design, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising |
Here is a detailed difference between Parsons School of Design and FIT.
Parameters | Parsons School of Design | Fashion Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
Establishment | 1896 | 1944 |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking (Arts) | #1 | #59 |
Tuition Fees |
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Total number of Courses | 37 | 48 |
Specialisations Offered |
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Acceptance Rate | Around 52 - 63% | 53% |
It suggests that while Parsons School of Design has a better ranking, FIT stands better in other parameters, making FIT more competitive than Parsons New York.
The FIT is known to provide some of the best courses related to Fashion Design and Arts. Some of the popular courses offered by the university to international students along with the fees is given in the table below:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM (3 courses) | INR 20 L |
B.E. / B.Tech (1 course) | INR 14 L |
MBA/PGDM5 (13 courses) | INR 14 L |
BFA (13 courses) | INR 14 L - 18 L |
MIM (3 courses) | INR 20 L |
B.A. (9 courses) | INR 14 L - 18 L |
MFA (3 courses) | INR 20 L |
MFA (2 courses) | INR 20 L |
B.J.M.C. (3 courses) | INR 14 L |
Others UG (1 course) | INR 18 L |
To get into FIT NYC from India, the applicants are required to meet the entry requirements for international students. Here are the minimum entry requirements:
- UG: To take admission to undergraduate courses of FIT, the applicants should have attended secondary or post-secondary school
- PG: The applicants are required to have an equivalent of 4-year U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognised standing
- English language proficiency scores: IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo can be submitted as proof of English language proficiency score
For graduate courses, selection at FIT is based on the components of the application transcripts, resume, LORs, resume, and work experience. Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate studies. To learn about the details about UG courses, the applicants are required to check the official website of the institute.
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