COURSES
START YOUR CAREER IN FASHION & BUSINESS
OPEN FOR STUDENTS FROM NOORD-BRABANT
Are you from North Brabant and dreaming of a career in fashion, branding, or creative business? The Business Fashion Academy (BFA) warmly welcomes ambitious students from cities like ’s-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, Breda, Helmond, and Roosendaal.
Our Eindhoven campus—located in the heart of North Brabant—makes it easy for local students to study fashion close to home. We also offer programs in Utrecht, providing even more opportunities for students across the province.
As a recognized international fashion academy and one of the country’s top-rated fashion universities, BFA focuses on creative excellence and business innovation. Our programs—including BFA in Fashion Styling, the BFA Bachelor, and Fashion School Netherlands MBO—equip students with the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s fashion industry.
If you’re looking for a fashion academy or a top-level fashion business school in the Netherlands, BFA is your gateway to a dynamic career in fashion.
BFA UTRECHT
YOUR CREATIVE HOME
Our Utrecht campus, situated along the historic canals, offers a vibrant atmosphere ideal for fashion and business studies. For students from North Brabant seeking a different city environment, Utrecht is also very accessible.
Travel time from North Brabant:
- Tilburg to Utrecht: ±50 minutes by train
- Breda to Utrecht: ±1 hour by train
- Helmond to Utrecht: ±1 hour 15 minutes by train
IS THE COURSE EXCELLENT FOR YOU?
At the Business Fashion Academy (BFA), our programs are designed for ambitious students from North Brabant who want to build a future in the fashion industry, styling, or creative business. Whether you’re based in Tilburg, Breda, ’s-Hertogenbosch, or Eindhoven, this course is ideal if you:
- Want to enter the Dutch or international fashion industry
If you are pursuing a career in fashion business, fashion marketing, or as a fashion designer, BFA’s practice-oriented programs give you direct access to the industry. We offer both vocational education (MBO) and higher professional education (HBO). - Are a creative with a passion for styling and branding
From fashion styling and branding to fashion & business and fashion management, our curriculum supports students who want to combine creativity with business insight. Learn how to develop your own brand and style while gaining entrepreneurship skills. - Seek practical education with real projects
Our programs go beyond theory — you work on real client projects and build a professional portfolio, easing the transition into roles as a fashion stylist, fashion marketer, or fashion entrepreneur. - Need flexible study options — evening or full-time
Choose from full-time programs, evening courses, or intensive short-term training — perfect for those balancing other commitments. - Live in North Brabant and want high-quality fashion education close to home
With campuses in Eindhoven and Utrecht, students from North Brabant have easy access to top programs at one of the Netherlands’ leading fashion schools.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE
BFA EINDHOVEN
CREATIVITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Located in the heart of Eindhoven’s creative district, this campus offers a modern space surrounded by innovation and design. It is the ideal choice for students from across North Brabant.
Travel time from North Brabant:
- Tilburg → Eindhoven: ±35 minutes by train
- ’s-Hertogenbosch → Eindhoven: ±25 minutes by train
- Breda → Eindhoven: ±50 minutes by train
WHY TRAVEL FROM NOORD-BRABANT TO UTRECHT OR EINDHOVEN?
Studying fashion at BFA means choosing quality, creativity, and opportunities—all within reach of North Brabant. Whether you live in Tilburg, Breda, or ’s-Hertogenbosch, attending our campus in Utrecht or Eindhoven is both practical and rewarding.
LATEST NEWS
Start Your Career in Fashion & Business
Welcome to the Business Fashion Academy (BFA), the leading fashion entrepreneurship school in the Netherlands where fashion and business come together. With campuses in Eindhoven, Utrecht, and Antwerp, BFA offers practice-oriented year programs, evening courses, and English-language or online courses for creative talents who want to launch their own brand or work in the fashion industry. Our programs are designed for both beginner designers and professionals looking to deepen their expertise.
Learn from Fashion Industry Experts
At BFA, you are taught by experienced professionals who have worked for top brands such as Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, and ZARA. You learn in small classes of up to 25 students, ensuring personalized guidance. The curriculum combines design, branding, styling, art direction, and entrepreneurship. You will work in professional studios, use Adobe software, and learn how to turn your creative vision into a successful fashion business.
Welcoming Students from Across the Netherlands
Thanks to our central locations, BFA attracts students from all over the country:
- Drenthe
- Flevoland
- Friesland
- Groningen
- Limburg
- Noord-Brabant
- Overijssel
- Zuid-Holland
- Utrecht
- Gelderland
- Noord-Holland
- Zeeland
Apply or Request the Brochure
The Business Fashion Academy is CRKBO-accredited and awards an official certificate upon completion. Students build their own label during the program, showcase their work at inspiring events, and expand their network through guest speakers and industry connections. The year program is already 90% full and the evening program is at 75%, so don’t wait too long. Request your free brochure today or enroll directly and take the first step toward a career in fashion & business at BFA.