FASHION +
Our home in the center of Manhattan gives you limitless access. Our unparalleled industry network gives you limitless connections. From luxury fashion labels and large retail companies, to leading players in the global supply chain and innovative fields such as consumer analytics— our graduates are building successful careers at some of the world’s biggest brands.
That’s why, since we were founded in 1939, international students from more than 40 countries have come to LIM College.
We will help you connect your passion for the fashion business to the education and professional contacts you need to launch your career.
Our campus culture values the unique perspectives all our students bring to the creative and global world of fashion and lifestyle. Our international students strengthen and enrich that culture every day.
We’re excited to find out what you will bring.
BUSINESS OF FASHION UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
MAXWELL HALL
Home to classrooms, offices, and all student services: Admissions, Academic Advising, Career and Internship Services, Counseling, Student Financial Services, the Registrar, International Student Services, and more. 216 East 45th Street
HERE SUCCEED
MAKE IT EVERYWHERE
“LIM helped me gain a deep understanding of various fields in the industry, and I use the things I learned there, such as effective communication and strategic thinking, daily.”
JAPNEET VIJ, MPS ’17 Manager, Digital Strategy & Business Development, Ralph Lauren Nagpur, India
Manhattan is where the world comes to make deals, run businesses, invest in new ventures, and set the agenda for the future. And in your spare time, you can eat, play, connect, shop, and create. Center of New York. Center of the world. Center of the universe.
FIFTH AVENUE
At the center of one of the most glamorous retail districts on Earth, this is where you’ll find classrooms, administrative offices, and student lounges, as well as our Visual Studies and Fashion Merchandising studios, our Color & Materials lab, a sewing studio, and a photography studio.
545 Fifth Avenue
FOUND STUDY-MIDTOWN EAST
Just a 10-minute walk from our academic buildings, our beautifully renovated residence hall offers a large fitness center, laundry facilities, study space, a movie screening lounge, communal kitchen facilities, scooter rental, bike storage, and more. Some rooms even come with their own kitchenettes. There’s also 24-hour front desk security and a police station directly across the street.
569 Lexington Avenue
HERE
DISTANCE LEARNING
LIM College offers flexible on-campus programs, with courses ranging in format from traditional in-person, to hybrid virtual, to asynchronous online, in addition to degree programs that are fully online. So, whether you’re here in midtown Manhattan or thousands of miles away, an LIM education is possible for you.
“One of my favorite things about LIM is its community. I love how you can meet everyone and be close to your teachers. It makes me feel welcomed and noticed. Living in NYC is also an amazing experience. I am close to everything and there is always something new to do!”
FERNANDA MANNARINO BRASIL SIQUEIRA ’26
Fashion Marketing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY
“LIM
provides the perfect platform to blend my creativity with essential marketing and brand management skills. Living in NYC, a fashion mecca, has been incredibly inspiring.”
DURGA BHAVANI MADDIPATI, MPS ‘23 Model / Freelance Fashion Designer Hyderabad, India
180,000 PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED BY THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN NYC
“New York is the most fast-paced city I’ve ever lived in. I’m finding even more opportunity here and chances to broaden my horizons than when I was in London or Shanghai.”
KIMBER YANG, MPS ’23
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
World Depot Inc. Shanghai, China
“I worked in the fashion department at the New York Post and Alexa. I prepared luxury readyto-wear pieces from brands like Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and Christian Dior, and I helped to arrange looks for editorial shoots with talent including Liv Tyler, MJ Rodriguez, and Machine Gun Kelly.”
KATHERINE MOORE, ’21
Global Public Relations Coordinator
Thom Browne, Inc. Toronto, Canada
8.5
“New York is ‘the world in a city.’ I love that NYC has a little bit of home for everyone. Everywhere I look, I see people from different countries speaking different languages. It’s a true melting pot!”
POONAM MATTAPILLIL, MS ’23 Business Analyst DevJee Inc. Ernakulam, Kerala, India
MIL LION
PEOPLE LIVE IN NYC
WHAT DOES “& LIFESTYLE” MEAN?
Lifestyle refers to the many other fields that shape consumer culture and share much of their business DNA with fashion. While most of our students do go on to careers in fashion, the skills and experience you gain here can make you a sought-after candidate in many other areas, such as publishing, public relations, music, social media, beauty, marketing, entertainment, and more.
97% OF OUR CLASS OF 2023 WERE WORKING IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION AND LIFESTYLE OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
“This is one of the fashion schools in New York where you don’t just graduate with a degree but will have the needed experience and connections to launch properly into your career.”
EDUCATION PLANET ONLINE
OF INTERNSHIP EMPLOYERS SURVEYED DESCRIBE LIM STUDENTS AS “CAREER-READY” 98%
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Fashion Management and Leadership
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Fashion Marketing
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Fashion Media
BS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Fashion Merchandising
AOS (ON CAMPUS)
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
BPS (ON CAMPUS)
Fashion Merchandising and Management
AAS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
The Business of Fashion*
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Visual Studies
BBA (ON CAMPUS)
*Transfer students only
LIM College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Our Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management, Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, and Visual Studies, and Bachelor of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
BS = Bachelor of Science; BBA = Bachelor of Business Administration; BPS = Bachelor of Professional Studies; AAS = Associate in Applied Science; AOS = Associate in Occupational Studies
Whether you’re going directly to graduate school after completing your bachelor’s degree, or you want to advance your career with a master’s degree after spending time in the workforce, we offer specialized graduate programs.
Consumer Analytics*
MS (ON CAMPUS)
Fashion Marketing*
MPS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management*
MPS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
MBA = Master of Business Administration
MS = Master of Science
MPS = Master of Professional Studies
Global Fashion Supply Chain Management*
MS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Luxury Brand Management*
MBA (ON CAMPUS)
The Business of Fashion MPS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
*STEM-Designated Program
“The graduate programs are tailored in a way that allows students with different backgrounds to upgrade their existing professional skills and to discover new horizons and career opportunities at the same time.”
DALIYA KHALIKOVA, MPS ’22 Membership Coordinator, Licensing International Almaty, Kazakhstan
LEARN BY DOING
Learning beyond the classroom is a large part of our educational process. Employers in the fashion and lifestyle industry seek out our students for internships, enabling you to meet your degree requirements, get real-life experience for your résumé, and build important networking connections.
“There are colleges that teach, and there are colleges that provide you with the tools to use your education in real time. And LIM provides that.”
ADITI TIDKE, MPS ’22
Production/Product Development Manager, btween Mumbai, India
“Classes at LIM were incredibly focused on real-world application. I was consistently asked to take a strategy from conception all the way to executing the design of the actual ads, marketing emails, and websites. It prepared me for the work I do today, where clients expect a high level of marketing acumen to back up design decisions.”
LEO CHANG, MPS ’22 Principal Designer–UI/UX, Darkroom Vancouver, Canada
”I’ve just been open to a whole new world of different options through LIM when it comes to marketing, licensing, supply chain, because I know I’m going to need all of that when it comes to my own brand.”
HIBA UNNEEYAN, MPS ’24 Fashion Marketing Dubai, UAE
KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.
Our faculty have extensive professional backgrounds in the fashion and lifestyle industry. They are more than skilled teachers. They provide the real-world knowledge and perspective that comes only from having firsthand experience.
We are dedicated to making sure you are supported, involved, and engaged every day you are at LIM College. That’s why we keep our student-tofaculty ratio low and our class sizes small. You will have highly accessible instructors, advisors, and support staff, all of whom are committed to helping you succeed.
“Coming to New York was one of the best decisions of my life. It’s made me independent, stronger, and just made me confident in a lot of ways.”
MOHAMMED UMER TALUKDAR, ’26
Fashion Merchandising Dubai, UAE
7 : 1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
“My professors were very kind and helpful. Through their feedback, I’ve sharpened the skills required to work in the fashion industry.”
KASTURI KALE, MPS ’21 Retail Development/ Amazon Coordinator Paramount Pune, India
14
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS
12
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER GRADUATE CLASS
WHERE SOME OF OUR ALUMNI WORK
OUR STEM OPTION + YOUR TIME IN THE U.S.
Our MS in Consumer Analytics, MS in Global Fashion Supply Chain Management, MPS in Fashion Marketing, MPS in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, and MBA in Luxury Brand Management are STEM-designated programs.
Graduate students on an F-1 visa who receive a STEM degree can apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) if they have a job or job offer from an E-Verify employer and meet the required criteria.
Final determination to approve or deny post-completion OPT and the 24-month extension is made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
CPT. OPT. GET ON THE FAST TRACK TO CAREER SUCCESS
Master’s degree students on F-1 visas can apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) starting in their first semester. LIM’s “Career Success Track” offers qualified students the ability to enroll in a 1-credit internship course in your first and second semesters, which includes the ability to work up to 20 hours per week in an approved internship position directly related to your program of study, then finish your program with a 3-credit internship in your final semester.*
“At LIM, we were able to learn about the cultures and stories of different brands, analyze the business insights from case studies, understand why ethics and sustainability are crucial for the fashion industry, develop a sensitivity to the latest trends, and learn about consumer behavior and marketing techniques.”
SHIRIN CHEN, MPS ’22
CRM Coordinator, Max Mara Fashion Group Shanghai, China
Shirin earned her MPS in Fashion Marketing. Through OPT (Optional Practical Training) and CPT (Curricular Practical Training), she was able to work for companies such as Clarins Group and Christian Dior.
“When it comes to securing practical experience, OPT and CPT proved to be invaluable. My participation in CPT facilitated two individual internships, which ultimately played a pivotal role in securing a full-time position while utilizing OPT.”
SUHANI SHAH, MPS ’21 Founder, Ardour Studio Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Suhani studied Fashion Marketing at LIM College. She is now in the process of creating her own lifestyle brand startup.
*Additional tuition charge applies
“The OPT/CPT benefit not only provided me with practical experience; it also opened doors to a network of inspiring professionals. I am deeply thankful for the valuable experiences and opportunities that I was given on my journey toward a successful career in the licensing industry.”
DALIYA KHALIKOVA, MPS ’22
Membership Coordinator
Licensing International Almaty, Kazakhstan
After a 10-year career as a lawyer, Daliya came to LIM when she decided to switch careers to brand licensing.
“LIM prepared me to work in the real world. I was lucky enough to use my CPT during my master’s program. I was working full-time for Dior and going to class at night, with the support of my colleagues and my professors!”
FRANCESCA GORI, MPS ’23
International Affairs Coordinator ESA Engineering Poggibonsi, Italy
After gaining experience at companies such as Chanel and Christian Dior as an LIM student, Francesca is now working in international finance.
WE’RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
Our Office of Career and Internship Services will help you design, launch, and build the career that’s right for you. We will give you one-on-one career coaching and personalized support to help you achieve your goals.
That doesn’t stop when you graduate. From your first day at LIM College and every day after that, career coaching is available. Whether you’re writing your first résumé and learning how to interview, searching for networking connections, or changing careers, we will be there for you.
1:1 Career Coaching
On-Campus Recruiting
Virtual Career Fairs
Internship and Job Search Support
Career Education Courses
Interview Preparation and Mock Interviews
Résumé, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Profile Reviews
Exploratory Career Path Discussions
Networking Strategies and Preparation
Career Development Events, Workshops, and Industry Panel Discussions
Post-Graduation Lifelong Career Coaching
“LIM not only focuses on the curriculum but also on other parts that are needed to boost your career, like building your résumé and taking interviews.”
MITALI
KHARSIKAR, MPS ’22 Assistant Merchant Tory Burch Mumbai, India
THERE ARE COMPANIES
3,000+
IN OUR INTERNSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT PIPELINE.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
These costs are for our 2024-25 academic year.
Undergraduate on-campus tuition: $32,644
Undergraduate comprehensive fee: $860
International student fee (Fall and Spring only): $500 per semester
Housing in the FOUND StudyMidtown East residence hall: $16,371 (double occupancy)
Additional costs: books and supplies, meals, transportation, personal expenses
International student scholarship: All accepted international students are awarded a merit-based scholarship of at least $3,000.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Completed online application
Official high school/secondary school transcripts*
Official college transcripts (if transferring from another college/university)
Verification of language proficiency (if native language is not English)
Requirements may vary based on student academic and residency status, as well as program format. Visit limcollege.edu for a complete list of requirements.
*Official transcripts must arrive at LIM College in English. Official transcripts that arrive at LIM College in any language other than English will need a NACES-approved translation/evaluation to be completed before we can review your application for an admissions decision.
GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
These costs are for our 2024-25 academic year.
MPS and MS on-campus tuition: $35,370
MBA on-campus tuition: $48,282**
Graduate comprehensive fee: $220 per semester
International student fee (Fall and Spring only): $850 per semester
Housing in the FOUND Study -
Midtown East residence hall: $16,371 (double occupancy)
Additional costs: books and supplies, meals, transportation, personal expenses
International student scholarship: All international applicants are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship of up to $6,000.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Completed online application
Personal essay
Official college transcripts*
Letter of recommendation (2 letters of recommendation are required for the MBA)
Résumé/activity sheet
Verification of language proficiency (if native language is not English)
In-person or video conference call interview with Admissions Counselor
Requirements may vary based on student academic and residency status, as well as program format. Visit limcollege.edu for a complete list of requirements.
*Official transcripts must arrive at LIM College in English. Official transcripts that arrive at LIM College in any language other than English will need a NACES-approved translation/evaluation to be completed before we can review your application for an admissions decision.
**2025-2026 estimate.
97 BRANDS SHOWED AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK (FEB. 2024)
25,000 RESTAURANTS
3,900 COFFEE SHOPS
75+ MAJOR FASHION TRADE SHOWS AND THOUSANDS OF SHOWROOMS
161 THEATERS ON AND OFF BROADWAY
472
SUBWAY STATIONS
(THE MOST OF ANY PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE WORLD)
170 MUSEUMS
THE WORLD AT YOUR DOORSTEP
IF YOU CAN MAKE IT HERE, YOU’LL MAKE IT ANYWHERE. IT’S UP TO YOU.
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