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EXCELLENT BUSINESS & FASHION EDUCATION

EDUCATION FROM KNOWLEDGE, LOVE & POWER

COURSES

START YOUR CAREER IN FASHION & BUSINESS
OPEN FOR STUDENTS FROM OVERIJSSEL

Are you from Overijssel and dreaming of a career in fashion design, branding, or fashion business management? The Business Fashion Academy (BFA) offers practical and future-focused education for students from cities such as Zwolle, Enschede, Deventer, and Almelo.

Although BFA’s campuses are located in Utrecht and Eindhoven, many students from Overijssel choose to commute or temporarily relocate to follow our hands-on programs. Whether you aspire to become a renowned Dutch stylist, a fashion designer, or launch your own fashion brand, BFA provides the tools, skills, and practical experience you need to succeed.

Looking for flexible learning options? We also offer online design courses — perfect for creative students from Overijssel who want to study from home.

BFA UTRECHT
YOUR CREATIVE HOME

Located in the cultural heart of Utrecht, this campus offers a dynamic environment for fashion design programs at a higher professional level and creative business studies. Travel time from cities in Overijssel: - Zwolle to Utrecht: approximately 1h 10m by train - Deventer to Utrecht: approximately 1h 15m - Enschede to Utrecht: approximately 1h 50m
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IS THIS COURSE A EXCELLENT FIT?

Whether your dream is to become a fashion stylist, launch your own fashion brand, or build a career in branding, fashion marketing, or fashion business management, our courses are tailored to help you achieve it. The Business Fashion Academy (BFA) welcomes creative minds who want to combine artistic talent with business skills. This is for you if you are:

  • Creatively Driven and Passionate about Fashion & Branding
    Are you inspired by the fashion world and want to study fashion & branding or pursue a fashion program (MBO or HBO level)? BFA offers hands-on training and real projects to help you succeed.
  • Ambitious to Work in the Dutch or International Fashion Industry
    From fashion business courses to fashion marketing programs, our courses are designed for students who want to work in fashion management, styling, or brand development within the creative sector.
  • Interested in Fashion, Business, or Graphic Design Tools
    Whether you are starting a fashion design program or choosing a fashion business course, you will also learn to work with industry-standard digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Ready to Specialize in Styling and Visual Design
    We offer specialized training for future fashion stylists, designers, and branding professionals, including our Styling & Design program and stylist courses at MBO and HBO levels.
  • Looking for Flexible, Part-Time, or Evening Programs
    Whether you choose a fashion program at MBO or HBO level or an evening course, BFA provides flexible formats that fit your lifestyle and learning needs.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE

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BFA EINDHOVEN
CREATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL

Eindhoven is known for its design-oriented culture and innovation. Our campus here provides a modern space for students pursuing higher professional education (HBO) in fashion, branding, and digital design.

Travel times from cities in Overijssel:

  • Zwolle → Eindhoven: approx. 2 hours
  • Enschede → Eindhoven: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Almelo → Eindhoven: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

BFA EMPOWERS YOU

At Business Fashion Academy, we connect our students directly with the business community through active collaborations with leading fashion and business organizations.
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LIFE AS A FASHION STUDENT

Life as a fashion student at the Business Fashion Academy is dynamic, creative, and forward-thinking. In an inspiring environment, you'll develop your own style, build your portfolio, and take the first steps toward a career in the international fashion world.

WHY TRAVEL FROM OVERIJSSEL TO UTRECHT OR EINDHOVEN?

Choosing to study at BFA means choosing quality, connections, and career-focused experiences.
Although Overijssel does not have its own campus, many students from cities such as Zwolle, Enschede, and Deventer travel to Utrecht or Eindhoven to study at the Business Fashion Academy, and for good reason.

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LATEST NEWS

Launch your career in fashion & business. Welcome to Business Fashion Academy (BFA), the leading fashion entrepreneurship program in the Netherlands where fashion and business converge. With locations in Eindhoven, Utrecht, and Antwerp, BFA offers practical year-long programs, evening classes, and English-language or online courses for creative talents who want to launch their own brand or work in the fashion industry. The programs are suitable for both aspiring designers and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge. Learn from fashion experts. At BFA, you'll be taught by experienced professionals who have worked for top brands like Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, and ZARA. You'll learn in small classes of no more than 25 students, ensuring personalized guidance. The curriculum combines design, branding, styling, art direction, and entrepreneurship. You'll work in professional studios, use Adobe software, and learn how to translate your creative vision into a successful fashion business. We welcome students all over the Netherlands Due to our central locations, BFA students come from all over the Netherlands: - Drenthe - Flevoland - Friesland - Groningen - Limburg - Noord-Brabant - Overijssel - Zuid Holland - Utrecht - Gelderland - Noord-Holland - Zeeland Register or request the brochure Business Fashion Academy is CRKBO-accredited and offers an official certificate upon completion. During the program, students build their own label, present their work at inspiring events and expand their network through guest speakers and connections in the fashion world. The annual program is already 90% full and the evening program is 75% full, so don't wait too long. Request the free brochure today or register now and take the first step towards a career in fashion & business at BFA.
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