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LIM College

Manhattan, United States

LIM College About

At LIM College, you’ll learn from faculty who understand the fashion business inside and out, as well as liberal arts professors who will teach you to think critically and communicate clearly.

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History

Nearly eight decades ago, Maxwell F. Marcuse, an authority and pioneer in the fields of education and retail, was asked by leading retailers to create an educational institution for the business of fashion and merchandising. In 1939 Mr. Marcuse founded what was originally known as the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM) and in 2009 became LIM College.

Education

LIM College fosters a unique connection between real world experience and academic study in business principles. A LIM College education empowers students to become accomplished professionals in the dynamic global fashion world.

Career

Located in Midtown Manhattan, LIM College prepares students for successful careers in the global business of fashion and its many related industries.

LIM College Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 8 Courses
  • 20 Academic Staff
  • Public Institution Type

Housing services

  • Enrich your LIM College experience by living on campus in the heart of New York City. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, our residence hall is steps away from restaurants and shopping, the Museum Mile and Central Park, city transportation and more.
  • Join your peers in the state-of-the-art luxury residence hall for LIM College students. With private and community spaces, student housing offers the perfect opportunity to connect with classmates outside the classroom.

Library services

The Adrian G. Marcuse Library is equipped with a wide selection of databases to help you with your research. Only current students, staff and faculty are able to access the library databases. Therefore to access databases from off-campus you need to authenticate yourself using MyLIM.

ICT services

LIM College offers technology resources to assist you throughout your education. We can help with technical issues and provide additional information for commonly used applicationts.

Campus life

At LIM College New York City feels like an extended campus. Where learning takes place inside and outside the classroom, you'll experience the true New York lifestyle when you attend college in Manhattan.

Some colleges have ivy-covered buildings and football stadiums. Our campus is built around the center of the business of fashion.

Student clubs

  • Academic clubs
  • Cultural clubs
  • Event planning clubs
  • Governance organizations
  • Performing arts clubs
  • Special interest clubs

Accreditation

LIM College’s business degree programs (associate degrees, the bachelor of business administration degrees in Fashion Merchandising, Management, Marketing, and Visual Studies, bachelor of science in International Business, and the bachelor of professional studies) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). LIM College’s bachelor of business administration in the Business of Fashion is considered to be in candidacy for ACBSP accreditation.

LIM College Overview

LIM College Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
New York City City

LIM College Student Reviews & Awards

4.6

Based on 32 reviews

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5/5

Excellent academics

The university promotes holistic level of development among students, through integrating practical learning with theoretical knowledge. The various clubs and societies helps to develop the relevant skills among students and the events organised at the university helps the students in balancing their academics with social life. Overall the university life at iilm University is really good.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
4/5

A Balanced Experience at IILM University

My experience at IILM has been a mix of learning, exposure, and personal growth. The university focuses a lot on overall development not just academics, but also communication skills, internships, and industry interaction. The faculty is approachable and supportive, though the teaching quality can vary from department to department. The campus environment is friendly and inclusive, and there are plenty of events that keep you engaged throughout the semester. However, I do feel that the placement process and research opportunities could be more streamlined, especially for students in technical and interdisciplinary fields. Overall, IILM is a good place for students who value a balance of academics, networking, and personal development.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
4/5

Biotechnology at IILM

Decent infrastructure, average lab facilities, and theory-heavy approach. Faculty quality varies a few are genuinely good, others just read slides. Research exposure is minimal unless you push for it yourself. Industry links are better for management than for biotech, so don�t expect cutting-edge projects. Good place if you�re self-driven; mediocre if you rely on the system.

Posted by Aastha
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
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