About BFC Campus
Established in 1993, the British Fashion Council’s education network has evolved into BFC Campus (previously BFC Colleges Council), reflecting the BFC’s commitment to expanding access, opportunity and industry engagement across the UK.
BFC Campus connects universities, educators, students and the fashion industry, helping emerging talent build the knowledge, skills and connections needed to progress into the industry.
The network brings together:
- 34 UK universities
- 47 fashion courses and related creative disciplines
- Approximately 12,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students
Through industry competitions, professional development, events, resources and industry partnerships, BFC Campus creates opportunities for students and educators to engage with the wider fashion community.
Explore the BFC Campus education programme →
Membership Criteria
BFC Campus membership is open to eligible UK universities offering established courses across fashion and related creative disciplines.
The network welcomes a broad range of subjects, including:
Fashion Design | Fashion Communication | Fashion Journalism | Fashion Styling | Jewellery Design | Costume | Fashion Photography | Textiles | Art Direction
Membership is held at an institution-wide level, enabling eligible courses across a university to benefit from the BFC Campus network through one annual membership.
Membership
Annual institutional membership: £2,000 + VAT
Membership covers the institution rather than individual courses, supporting wider participation across eligible departments and disciplines.
BFC Campus members can access opportunities and initiatives designed to connect students and educators with the fashion industry, support professional development and showcase emerging talent.
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Benefits
BFC Campus connects universities and their students with the British Fashion Council and the wider fashion industry, creating opportunities to develop talent, strengthen industry connections and raise the profile of emerging creatives.
- Connect students with the fashion industry
Through industry partnerships, events, talks, webinars and professional development opportunities that help students build knowledge, networks and career pathways.
- Access BFC industry competitions
Giving students opportunities to showcase their talent and compete for a share of the £64,000 total prize fund offered across BFC industry competitions in 2025/26.
- Showcase graduating Fashion Design talent through Graduate Preview
The BFC’s digital platform celebrating the next generation of designers.
- Raise your institution’s profile through the BFC network
With a university profile on the BFC website and opportunities to be featured across BFC communications and social media, which have a combined reach of 4.6 million.
- Access BFC Foundation Scholarship opportunities
For eligible BA and MA Fashion Design students at member universities. For 2026/27, £296,000 in grant funding is available, with awards assessed on talent and financial need.
- Access the BRICKS Learner Platform
Featuring industry insights, career and business guidance, podcasts, webinars and opportunities including grants, competitions, jobs, internships and freelance roles.
- Explore opportunities to participate in London Fashion Week
Including potential applications for selected on-schedule slots, subject to availability and individual programme requirements.
- Bring multiple eligible courses under one institutional membership
Extending access to BFC Campus opportunities across fashion and related creative disciplines.
- Connect with a UK-wide network of universities and educators
Encouraging collaboration, knowledge-sharing and engagement with the future of fashion education.
- Access surplus fabrics through the BFC Student Fabric Initiative
Supporting students in developing their creative work.
- Access approved BFC Campus branding, photography and video assets
To celebrate your institution’s membership and connection to the fashion industry.
Contact
For enquiries about BFC Campus membership and education partner opportunities, please contact:
education@britishfashioncouncil.com