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Akash Gaur

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There is no separate deadline for Indian students to apply for scholarships at the Parsons Design School. The institute does not require a separate scholarship application.

Indian students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as per their admission application. 

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Akash Gaur

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There is no separate deadline for Indian students to apply for scholarships at the Parsons Design School. The institute does not require a separate scholarship application.

Indian students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as per their admission application. 

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Akash Gaur

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Parsons Design School in New York is moderrately competitive for Indian students to get into. The institute's acceptance rate ranges between 52% and 63%, as per some unofficial sources.

For Indian students, the academic requirements are standard. But, the admission is highly dependent on the strength of a student's creative portfolio.

To know how you can boost your admission chances at Parsons, consult one of our expert counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad for FREE mentorship.

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Akash Gaur

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Parsons Design School in New York is moderrately competitive for Indian students to get into. The institute's acceptance rate ranges between 52% and 63%, as per some unofficial sources.

For Indian students, the academic requirements are standard. But, the admission is highly dependent on the strength of a student's creative portfolio.

To know how you can boost your admission chances at Parsons, consult one of our expert counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad for FREE mentorship.

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Yes, Parsons Design School is one of the best arts schools in the US for Indian students. The reasons listed below make it a very ideal choice for Indian students planning to pursue arts or fashion studies from the US:

  • Easy access to global internships and industry projects with brands like LVMH and Donna Karan
  • World-class fabrication and tech labs (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and metalwork)
  • Welcoming and diverse study environment (students from 115+ countries)
  • High demand among designers and entrepreneurs in the Indian market
  • Easy pathway to 12-month OPT

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Yes, students can change their progran at the Parsons School of Design. This can be done by consulting the academic advisor at the institute. The advisor will guide students on the process and the eligibility criteria for the same.

Meeting the entry requirements of the new course is required. The change of program/major also depends on availability of seats.

To know more, check newschool.edu

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PRIYANKA

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Here is a detailed difference between Parsons School of Design and FIT. 

Parameters

Parsons School of Design

Fashion Institute of Technology

Establishment

1896

1944

Shiksha Popularity Ranking (Arts)

#1

#59

Tuition Fees

  • UG:INR 30.2L - 50.4L

  • PG:INR 48.1L - 50.1L

  • UG:INR 14.36 L - 18.6 L

  • PG:INR 20.22 L

Total number of Courses

37

48

Specialisations Offered

  • MA

  • MS

  • MBA

  • MFA

  • M.Arch

  • BFA

  • B.Tech

  • B.Arch

  • MA

  • MBA

  • MS

  • MFA

  • BBA

  • BFA

  • BA

  • BJMC

Acceptance Rate

Around 52 - 63%

53%

It suggests that while Parsons School of Design has a better ranking, FIT stands better in other parameters, making FIT more competitive than Parsons New York.

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PRIYANKA

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Parsons School of Design alumni have excelled in various professions such as fashion, graphic designing, branding, product design, fine arts, interior design, UX/UI design, photography, architecture and many more. Some of the famous alumni are as follows:

  • Rose Connor
  • Duncan Tonatiuh Smith
  • Kevin Kwan
  • Richard Avedon
  • David Carroll
  • Zach Lieberman
  • Jasper Johns
  • Angelo Donghia
  • Bob Williams
  • Van Day Truex
  • Chris Benz and many more.

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Parsons School of Design ensures to take all the necessary steps to make the campus safe for Indian students. The university provides a campus safety app to provide access to safety resources to the students. Apart from this, they have an emergency management department who are specialised in handling different kinds of situations. All the students are given access to permanent identification card allowing them entry into the buildings.

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PRIYANKA

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Parsons New York opens it's application portal during Fall and Spring intake. The application deadlines for Fall intake are closed and spring intake deadlines are as follows:

Type of Programs

Application Deadlines

Undergraduate Courses

Nov 1, 2025

Postgraduate Courses

Vary by program

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