About our school

For over 30 years, the International School of Fashion Design (SAPU) has been educating fashion designers in Poland and abroad. We are one of the first private institutions of this kind in Central and Eastern Europe. We teach with a modern, practical approach in an international environment.

SAPU is the place where passion becomes a profession and dreams turn into reality. The school’s mission is to provide comprehensive preparation for a career in the fashion industry, fostering creativity, independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the industry, media, and influencers. Classes are taught by active fashion designers and garment technologists with international experience, as well as lecturers from leading art academies.

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SAPU is a school that offers not only solid knowledge, but also real-world experience in the fashion industry. Its students achieve international success. They have collaborated with brands such as Balenciaga, completed internships with John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, showcased their collections in Paris, Milan, and New York, and had their work published in Vogue and Elle. SAPU has twice been recognized as the Best Fashion School in Europe in the Habitus Baltija competition and received the Honorary Golden Thread award for exceptional achievements in fashion education.

Fashion Designer Diploma

Fashion Design programme in English offers a 2.5-year (5 semesters) program, available only in full-time mode:

  • The programme is delivered either in Polish or in English – the fees differ depending on the language. Please select your preferred language when registering.
  • Full-time mode: 20–25 hours per week
  • The academic year runs from October to June, with a 3-month summer break after each year.

There are no entrance exams or age restrictions at Fashion Design— what matters is your passion and desire to develop. Studies are conducted in a full-time mode, which allows you to adapt the pace to your individual needs. Classes are held in design studios, computer labs, and photography studios, and students have free access to the equipment outside of scheduled class hours.

We prepare you for a career in fashion — not just technically, but also strategically. We teach design, as well as how to collaborate with the industry, the media, and influencers. Our goal is to ensure you are ready to thrive in the world of design and creative business.

What you gain?

  • Fashion Designer Diploma
  • A proffesional portfolio of your work
  • Practical experience in an international environment
  • Mentoring from experienced creators

SAPU curriculum

Your style starts here. Whether you want to design fashion, jewellery, textiles, or style photo shoots, this program will help you discover your own creative language and build a portfolio that captures the industry’s attention.

Fashion design

  • Womenswear and menswear
  • Accessory Design: jewellery, footwear and headwear
  • Print and original textile design

Art and illustration

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Fashion Illustration

Technology and craft

  • Material studies
  • Technology and sewing
  • Garment construction

Digital tools

  • Graphic design software (CorelDRAW, InDesign)
  • Fashion styling and photography

Context and market

  • History of fashion and costume design
  • Business and branding
Proprietary curriculum

SAPU collaborates with the Krakow School of Creative Photography, ranked as one of the TOP 25 in the world. Your projects can be published in fashion magazines, and you will gain real-world experience working with photographers and stylists.

The powerful dose of creativity I received at the School of Art and Fashion Design helped me create my graduate collection, which drew media attention at Cracow Fashion Week 2015. I can describe my time at SAPU as the most creative period I have experienced so far. I would like to thank all the instructors for the warmth, dedication, and support I could always count on.
Anna Tronowska
SAPU Graduate
I began my adventure with fashion thanks to SAPU almost 10 years ago. It was this very school and its lecturers that developed my creativity, an alternative perspective on fashion, and the ability to find design inspiration in seemingly ordinary things. SAPU was also an opportunity for me to meet interesting people and to study in a really great atmosphere.
Megi Rychlik
SAPU Graduate
I think SAPU is a great school, not only for those who are interested in fashion, but in art in general. There are lots of classes in painting, drawing, composition, and photography. For me, the most rewarding part was the opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions.
Monika Wierzchowska
SAPU Graduate
I decided to study at SAPU with no prior artistic training. However, I had a feeling that it was the right time and place for me. The way the school changed my life exceeded my wildest expectations. Thanks to the painting and drawing classes, I found a new fascination with the world around me, and it remains my greatest inspiration. With the help of the wonderful instructors, I prepared a graduate collection that received many awards. I feel like I've been given a new life… and this is just the beginning.
Joanna Organiściak
SAPU Graduate
Step by step, throughout my months of study at SAPU, my teachers—whom I consider my Mentors—helped me discover the depths of my artistic soul, which resulted in the creative expression of art that is fashion. I fondly recall the emotions of my first fashion show. The pride and overwhelming desire to create new projects reassured me that choosing SAPU was the best decision towards becoming a fashion designer. If someone were to say I could go back and change anything, I would reply that I would choose the same path once more!!!
Nargiz Salwa
SAPU Graduate

The school’s graduates go on to work as designers, stylists, illustrators, costume designers, or founders of fashion brands. Many develop their own brands or collaborate with companies both in Poland and abroad.

Students' work
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In addition to the main curriculum, SAPU offers extra courses in areas such as sewing, styling, and graphic design. Students also have the opportunity to participate in competitions and industry events, such as Cracow Fashion Week, Designblok in Prague, and Habitus Baltija in Riga.

SAPU is a community of creative individuals dedicated to designing with personality and responsibility. If you’re looking to develop your skills in the fashion world, no matter your age or background, then this might be the right place for you.