- Paris, France
Take the opportunity to study at two world renowned fashion & design
schools, Parsons Paris - The New School and Polimoda in Florence
through this traveling program, offered by API. Students will earn 6
credits while enjoying the opportunity to participate in cultural
activities that will help enhance their experience in each city.
The specialized summer course examines the essence, the heritage and
the organization of high-end industries. It focuses on the strategic
development of French and Italian leading luxury sectors and provides
an interdisciplinary understanding of their processes and
specificities at the crossroads of design innovation, business and
culture.
Area(s) of Study
- Design
- Textiles And Apparel
Sponsored by API - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Students will earn 6 credits in a luxury design management program, starting at Parson Paris - The New School and ending in Florence at Polimoda.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 2.75 GPA minimum
- Juniors and seniors
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Student housing is in shared apartments, typically 4 students in each apartment in double-occupancy rooms. Housing details available at the bottom of program page overview.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students will pay $75 application fee, $19/wk overseas insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT Austin. Students pay an application and program fee (tuition, housing) to API. See provider website for more details. Federal financial aid and scholarships apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment.
Dates:
- Program: June 6, 2025 to July 5, 2025
- Instructional: June 6, 2025 to July 5, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application Code
380039
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising