Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Urban Outfitters, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-33603, No. 333-38648, No. 333-84333, No. 333-119878, No. 333-153149 and No. 333-183902) of Urban Outfitters, Inc. of our report dated June 24, 2016, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Urban Outfitters, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan which appear in this Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

BDO USA, LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

June 24, 2016