VIA Design, Technology & Business  

The programme spreads over 4 semesters which is two years. You can choose between 5 specialties: 

• Fashion Design
• Pattern Design
• Branding and Marketing Management
• Purchasing Management 
• Retail Design and Management
   

All are focused on the fashion and lifestyle branch. 

The programme is organised so you get a broad understanding of the whole fashion and lifestyle branch as well as a profound knowledge of your chosen speciality. 

Common core programme 

During the first semester, all AP undergraduates follow the same common core programme centered on design, business and knowledge of materials. You develop a deeper understanding of all aspects of the design and business branch. 

Every semester concludes with an oral or written examination. 

Focus on your speciality

After the first semester, you will focus on your chosen speciality. You will also get the opportunity to improve your skills through elective subjects of your own interest. 

Internship period 

During the third semester, all students will have a compulsory 9-week internship in a private company of your own choice. As an intern in a real company, you will get a valuable knowledge of how different professions are interrelated. Numerous students choose to do their internship outside Denmark with one of our many co-operative partners. 

Final assignment 

You will finish your AP degree with a written assignment followed by an oral examination. The assignment will be based on a formulation of a problem made by the student in collaboration with a company. 

After graduation, you have the skills to get a job in the fashion and lifestyle branch, or you can continue your studies with a BA top-up programme.

Formal admission requirements

To be eligible to apply for the international AP degree programme, you need to have completed one course from the list below. 

• General upper secondary education 
• International Baccalaureate 
• High school in the USA/Canada + at least one year at a university/college 
• At least two years of relevant studies from universities in Africa, India, Pakistan and countries with a similar educational system 
• Students who have completed the first year of a bachelor's degree can also apply, but will need individual assessment. 
   

All students are required to have obtained mathematics/economics results corresponding to a Danish level C - and English results corresponding to a Danish level B. 

Language requirements 

You will need to provide documentation of your English language level.  (certificate is required). 

As documentation we accept the following internationally recognised language tests:

Required test scores:

Please be aware that your test scores are only valid for 2 years after the test date. 

If you are an international student who does not meet the required language skills, you may also choose to sit for VIA University College's English Language Assessment Test (VIAT/e). Find further information about VIAT/e at the Campus Horsens site (in English).

Admission assignment 

When you apply, you are required to do an admissions assignment for each of the specialities that you apply for. You can read more about the admission assignment under “How to Apply” 

Skype Interview

When you have successfully applied through www.optagelse.dk, and if you fulfil the formal entrance requirements of the program, you will receive an invitation for a Skype interview with one of our staff members.

It will be an informal talk where the main goal is to talk about your motivation for following VIA Design’s programme. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the program, studying at VIA Design and other practical issues. The Skype interview is mandatory for all students who apply to get into our international programs.

The Skype interviews will take place in April and May.

There is no tuition fees for the following students: 

• Students who exchange with Danish students as part of a bilateral agreement with an educational institution abroad. 
   

All other students (primarily students from outside the EU) must pay tuition fees. 

Find the full Payment schedule and Terms of Payment (in English) (pdf)

Find more information about fees and finances

Scholarship 

Each year the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education gives a limited number of scholarships to highly qualified students from countries outside the EU and the EEA. 

Find further information and the application form.

Contact 

Contact us for further information: 
E: design.int@via.dk

Working relationships have been established with a number of universities and educational establishments around the world, and more are being added. This enables our students to improve their skills outside Denmark during or after completion of their study programmes. 

BA top-up degrees and MA degrees abroad

With an AP degree or a Bachelor's degree from VIA Design, you have the opportunity to continue your education abroad. We have agreements with universities in various countries.

In connection with your application for a BA top-up or MA degree programme, you must observe the procedures of the university at which you wish to enrol. 

Please feel free to contact the International department if you need any help.