Highlights
Tuition fee
20400 EUR / year
20400 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
20400 EUR / year
20400 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Roma, Italy
Campus location
Roma, Italy
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Turn your ideas into tangible visions: enrol in the three-year Graphic Design programme in Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) and learn how to manage the entire graphic design process.

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Overview

Immerse yourself in this journey and become a protagonist in contemporary graphics. Through this course, you will acquire all the tools you need to read and interpret the world around you and to design unique as well as recognisable projects. No matter what your background is, you will be launched in a training context that will allow you to gain an understanding of the world of design from a global perspective. The classes at the Three-year course in Graphic Design welcome students from all over the world who want to learn the languages of visual communication and design in order to assert their identity and make an impact. The Three-year Course in Graphic Design is held in Rome, a city that mixes its magnificence with the exceptional quality of Italian-made design. In this cultural context, you will acquire thinking tools, technological knowledge, and technical/design skills that will enable you to become a versatile professional. In fact, you will be capable of following the overall development of a communication project from conception to completion. Let your passion for the world of graphics lead you through this extraordinary experience and into a future filled with new visions and projects. Issued Degree : Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello (DAPL), corresponding to a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) EQF6 Level (European Qualification Framework). Credits : The course awards 180 CFA (Academic Formative Credits), corresponding to 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

Methodology

Teaching is based on project management techniques and design thinking, with a focus on advertising campaigns and infographic design. Thanks to this approach, it will be possible to draw unprecedented connections between different projects, including tourism, culture, art, architecture, and food. The aim is to enhance design as a tool to promote an area's unique identity. The course is rooted in the rich heritage of Italian graphic design and features a team of lecturers owning international experience. As part of the educational approach, you will receive theoretical training featuring extensive project and workshop activities. All this will stimulate you to seek innovative solutions through experimentation. Students will be able to share knowledge and skills in an immersive, interdisciplinary environment through case studies, business challenges, and project work with partner companies. You will learn how to develop strategic thinking, which is essential for managing complex projects at all levels. It is our goal to stimulate you to find innovative solutions for different areas, from brand design to advertising, from data visualisation to infographics, from web design to creative coding and motion design.

Who is this for?

The Graphic Design programme in Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  is intended for you, a "future designer" capable of not only contributing to institutional and social communication activities, but also embracing strategic and original thinking, resulting in innovation and new perspectives. Independent of your career goals (such as becoming a Brand Designer, Art Director, Data Visualizer, or Digital Product Designer), this course will prepare you to work in international communication agencies, design studios, technology companies or digital start-ups, opening up a wide range of opportunities. In addition, the course is designed to develop a strong entrepreneurial spirit in you. It is also designed to provide you with critical skills such as authoritativeness and leadership, qualities that are essential for leading teams and working groups.

Why choose it?

A Graphic Design course taught in English allows students to communicate effectively with professionals and clients at international level, giving them a competitive advantage in the global job market. Studying Graphic Design in Rome is a significant added value. The city is a crossroads of diverse cultures that are expressed in numerous ways. In addition, it is the most popular tourist destination in Italy which hosts various international companies, institutions, organisations and agencies that promote their activities. Studying Graphic Design in this context offers students the opportunity to participate in top-class events that the city hosts and work on real projects. The main software you will need during your course is provided by IED! On this page you will find all the features you need for your computer.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • History Of Contemporary Art
  • History Of Drawing And Artistic Design
  • Design Methods
  • Perception Theory And The Psychology Of Form
  • Graphic Design 
  • Computer Graphics 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Roma, Italy

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

  • the qualification is an official upper secondary school leaving qualification from the foreign education system of reference; the qualification allows entry to first - cycle academic courses in the foreign education system of reference; the qualification was awarded after a minimum of 12 years of previous overall schooling and after at least 2 full years of attendance in the educational system that issued the diploma;

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    20400 EUR / year
    20400 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    20400 EUR / year
    20400 EUR / year

Living costs

Roma

Italy
850 - 1450 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Graphic Design.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
12 Jan 2027
Fully Funded World House Fellowship at Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Italy (2025-2026)
Merit-based

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Rondine Cittadella della Pace
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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