Overview

The fashion system is a segmented and complex territory, where tradition manages to find common ground with a fast experimentation. Tools to stand out are passion, be willing to work hard, desire to learn and compete in the world of fashion production and distribution.

Professional Opportunities

At the end of this three-year course, students will have the opportunity to access careers such as designer, accessory designer, fashion stylist, fashion illustrator, pattern maker. But, alongside these traditional professions and thanks to new interdisciplinary roles that permeate modern world of fashion, they will also be able to tackle issues related to sustainable materials, communication, distribution, marketing (becoming a trend forecaster, art director, press officer, image consultant, fashion blogger, manager or buyer, visual merchandiser, etc).

Accreditation

Upon successful completion, students are awarded a First Level Academic Diploma under Ministerial Decree No. 1216 of 31 August 2023, officially recognized by MUR within the AFAM system. Under Raffles Education network agreements, students may also obtain a Raffles e-Certificate in Fashion Design from Raffles University, subject to internal procedures and the applicable additional fee.

Programme Structure

All students begin with a shared Fashion Design foundation, developing creative, technical, cultural and methodological skills.

The three-year programme progresses from design and construction to advanced collections, digital tools, sustainability and professional identity.

The first year covers design, pattern making, garment construction, textiles and visual communication. The second focuses on complex collections, sustainable practices, digital pattern making, CLO3D and AI-supported processes.

The third year develops creative autonomy through advanced collections, personal design language, styling and portfolio development. The final project and thesis combine research, design and technical skills.

Graduates are prepared for the international fashion industry, able to create original collections and respond to cultural, technological and environmental changes.

Audience

The course is aimed at candidates with a high school diploma and candidates from Italian and foreign universities who are driven by a passion for design, style, and fashion and eager to pursue a career in the international fashion system.

Lecturers

Marco Bagalini: Fashion educator, pattern maker and author specialising in garment construction and pattern-making. Founder of PatternPRO and President of ANSEMI ETS.

Steven Trow: Luxury and fashion executive with 25+ years of experience at Hermès and Gucci Group. Lecturer specialising in luxury business, fashion marketing and career counselling.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Italian

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Fashion Design View 15 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application documents:

ID or passport
CV
Motivational letter

Portfolio (if available)
Language certificate

We will let you meet with the course leader, the scientific director or a member of the faculty. The online interview will revolve around your submitted documents and will include a language assessment, if necessary.

We will send you the Admission Certificate (upon request), Enrollment Form and Payment Details Form so that you can complete the paperwork. You will receive Enrollment Certificate (and VISA kit, if applicable) after completing the payment of the Enrollment Fee. You will also receive a payment plan for the Tuition fees.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22000 EUR / year

≈ 22000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22000 EUR / year

≈ 22000 EUR / year

Additional Details

First income bracket up to 30,000 euro.

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Early Bird Discounts are available. The deadline to apply is the 31st of January, 2023.

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