PhD in Clothing and Textiles

A doctoral program in Clothing and Textiles at GYEONGKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY examines the design, production, and cultural role of apparel and textile materials, covering areas such as fabric science, fashion design theory, textile chemistry, and consumer behavior related to clothing. Students in this discipline study the properties of fibers and fabrics, garment construction techniques, historical and cultural dress patterns, and the business and sustainability dimensions of the fashion and textile industries. At the doctoral level, coursework gives way to independent research, requiring candidates to investigate a specific problem in textile science, apparel design, or fashion consumption and to present original findings in a dissertation. Graduates of clothing and textiles doctoral programs often pursue careers as university faculty, textile researchers, product developers, design consultants, or specialists within apparel manufacturing and fashion retail organizations. The combination of technical material science and design theory developed in this field also supports roles in sustainable fashion research and textile innovation. This program is offered as a PhD with a duration of 2 years, and students may enter in March or September. It is based in Andong, South Korea, and taught in English, allowing international candidates to pursue the degree without needing Korean proficiency. Doctoral study typically involves laboratory or studio-based research alongside seminars in textile science and design theory, culminating in a dissertation defense. Applicants are generally expected to hold a master's degree in textiles, fashion, or a related field and to demonstrate capacity for sustained, original research in this area.