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Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky
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Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky
International students can study the Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles
Disciplines
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky
Entry Requirements
- Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.
- Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
- Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
- Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
- No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles
A degree that's always in style...
Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles (MAT) students explore market trends, retail strategies, supply chains and more across the global marketplace. Our coursework teaches students about industry practices within development, sourcing, marketing, and merchandising of consumer goods and services. Students will gain skills in visual merchandising, sketching and design, buying and sourcing materials, event planning and more.
From Paris Fashion Week to small-town storefronts, Google internships to fashion show fundraisers, our Merchandising students receive a wide variety of hands-on experience. Our graduates are well prepared for the job market and enter careers in areas such as:
- Digital Merchandising
- Product Development
- Retail Management
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Visual Merchandising
- Entrepreneurship
- Quality Assurance Management
- Fashion Buyer / Director
- Supply Chain Management
- and much more!
Come See For Yourself
To schedule a campus visit, where you can meet with a Merchandising advisor, click here.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky
1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
3. Official transcripts in English
4. English proficiency directly from testing center:
- TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
- TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo: 105
5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores
- ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
- Required for engineering programs and scholarships
Priority Deadline:
- December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
- October 15 for Spring semester (January start)
*Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.
Bachelor of Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
United States of America, Lexington