Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

 CAD 24,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Washington University - Ellensburg Campus

  CAD 16,480 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 71
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

A degree in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising can provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the $2.5 trillion global apparel industry that employs 1.8 million people in the U.S.

• Buyer: In this role, you would analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure a profitable and on-trend product assortment. Fashion buyers in Washington State make an average annual salary of $85,000.
• Product Developer: As a fashion product developer, you would be responsible for managing and overseeing the transformation of fashion designs into tangible products by coordinating the sourcing of materials, analyzing costs, and supervising the development of samples and prototypes. Entry annual salary for product developers is $61,000. With further experience the average annual salary is $88,000 to $123,000.
• Quality Assurance: If you pursue a career in Quality Assurance, you would ensure that garments and products meet established quality standards and specifications through rigorous inspection and testing processes.
• Brand Manager: Consider a career overseeing the development, positioning, and promotion of a fashion brand to create a strong and distinct identity in the market.

Scholarships

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.