12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

LIM is a private, independent college located in New York City. Founded in 1939, LIM is the only college in the United States exclusively focused on the study of business and fashion. LIM provides a well-rounded education through the combination of in-class instruction and required fashion industry internships. Alumni have gone on to excel at top companies, including Coach, Jones Apparel, Kenneth Cole Productions, Liz Claiborne, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.     
    
Quick Facts

• Accreditated by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
• The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.  Average class size is 18.
• Enrollment is approximately 1300 students.
• LIM is located in four buildings in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
• Bachelor’s degrees are offered in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Management, and Visual Merchandising. An associate degree in Fashion Merchandising is also available and an MBA program in Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship launched in 2009.
• Students complete three required internships during their four years. Field trips and guest lectures are also unique required courses that connect students to the fashion industry.
• Travel / study abroad opportunities are available in locations including London, Paris, China, and various European cities.
• Alumni receive lifetime job placement assistance. Over 90% of students start their careers within six months of graduation.

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