Key facts and figures

At Manchester Fashion Institute, we champion the new, the different and the brave. Our expertise spans all aspects of fashion – from design and technology to management and merchandising.

A top UK university for fashion and textiles

We rank in the top ten in the 2024 Guardian University Guide.

One of the UK's largest fashion schools

We're connected with our creative city and the global fashion industry.

Accreditations and memberships

Many professional bodies endorse us, including the Textile Institute and British Fashion Council.

Industry-focused education

We offer short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and doctoral programmes.

About Manchester Fashion Institute

Creating fashion leaders

We prepare our students to thrive in competitive industries. All of our courses prioritise employer engagement and international exposure. Opportunities include guest speakers, study trips, placements with major brands and more.

Professional-grade equipment

We offer extensive facilities for creating and showcasing work. Our specialist equipment and in-house technical team enable innovation in key areas, including:

  • digital technologies for product development

  • artificial intelligence and augmented reality for design development and retail

  • non-sew technology

  • fashion manufacturing and product development

  • fashion photography

  • specialist and niche fashion manufacturing

  • textile testing and analysis

Global partnerships

Many of our staff research, consult and work in the fashion industry. Our links provide networking opportunities and inform our curriculum. We also collaborate with:

  • other creative industries

  • higher education institutions

  • businesses

  • governments

2023 Graduate Showcase

Exploring how we coexist with the planet and our community.

Our staff are committed to excellence as creative educators and scholars in their field of expertise.
Liz Barnes
Head of Manchester Fashion Institute
Our staff are committed to excellence as creative educators and scholars in their field of expertise.
Liz Barnes
Head of Manchester Fashion Institute

Our research

  • A collection of documents and fashion photographs laid out on a flat surface

    Fashion business

    Innovations and solutions to commercial challenges in fashion.

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  • Fashion Institute Building

    Fashion cultures

    Fashion as an agent of change, across cultures and over time.

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  • Digital fashion designs shown on different tablets and devices.

    Fashion technology

    Research from the Manchester Fashion Institute Innovation Lab.

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  • selection of knitted textiles

    Knowledge exchange

    Discover our academic-led and impact-driven activities.

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