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Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design is a diploma in Fashion Design programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,350 per year (CAD 4,796 per year for local students).

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Fashion Design

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,796 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,350 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Fashion Techniques and Design two-year diploma program prepares you for an exciting career in garment design and manufacturing. This women's wear program focuses on pattern drafting and sewing skills. You will use industrial machines and learn the essentials of technical illustration, pattern ma…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math (C or U). The program involves extensive sewing and drafting, so applicants are strongly recommended to have prior sewing experience with commercial patterns and garment construction, plus access to a sewing machine outside campus hours; basic Word and Excel literacy is also recommended. Applicants 19 or older without an OSSD may apply as mature students and sit George Brown's Admissions Assessment for English and Math, or upgrade to obtain the needed credit. Students starting in the January (Winter) intake must attend classes through the following summer. International applicants should consult George Brown's International Admissions page for English-proficiency requirements.

Application Details

Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1967

Students: 30,198

Programs: 154

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design award?

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Fashion Design on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,350 per year (CAD 4,796 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Diploma in Fashion Techniques and Design taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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