Study design in Italy - 10 institutions

Obviously, the desire of foreign students to get an education in the field of design in Italy at the best faculties of the country's universities is to live and work in a European country, which is the birthplace of unique artists, sculptors, poets of ancient times, modern fashion designers, prestigious and promising. The study of design at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels for students from 90 countries is offered by leading universities in Italy - among the most popular:

• Domus Academy
• NABA Academy of Fine Arts
• Politecnico di Milano (architecture and design in industry)
• IED International Institute of Design
• Institiuto Marangoni
• Polimoda et al.

Many universities have the opportunity to provide elite education in the field of design in Italy for foreign students, cooperating with reference companies: IKEA, Gucci, Furla, Armani  , etc.

To get a quality higher education in design in Italy at the best world universities, it is necessary to go through several stages, and the first of them is the undergraduate (Laurea). The total duration of studies at the Bachelor's degree is 3-4 years, the price for the academic year is 4000-26000 €, the language of instruction is Italian or English. Basic requirements for admission:

• High school diploma
• IELTS language certificate from 5.0., CILS B2.

Students studying at Laurea study 80% of elective subjects in addition to several compulsory subjects. The format of programs is built according to the Bologna system, which provides for the accumulation of points by the end of the year: in Italy, this is 60 points, equal to 1,500 academic hours.

The table shows the programs that represent the study of design in Italy in popular educational institutions:

Most universities that provide the best design education in Italy are in the top 200 world rankings, and some - for example, Domus Academy - are in the TOP-30 in fashion and design programs, and its graduates find work in international corporations: Armani, Max Mara, Ford, LG, etc.

The specifics of Laurea Magistrale's Master's degree in design in Italy for foreign students is not required when building a successful career in the country - applicants for a doctoral degree Ph.D. Another Master's degree - Mater Universitario - represents a vocational education that does not allow further studies in doctoral studies. The cost of the academic year in Italian magistracy ranges from 3,500 to 18,000 €. Upon completion of training (1-2 years), the graduate receives a work permit in the country, but foreigners may not receive it because of the limit for issuing such a permit and the high level of unemployment in the country.

Programs representing design education in Italy for foreign students work in dozens of areas:

• graphics and multimedia
• fashion
• architecture
• of interior
• landscape
• trade brands
• communications, etc.

You can also get courses in narrow specializations: for example, the Academy of Costume and Fashion (Rome) offers the program “Master of Costume Designers for Opera and Ballet”, and the IED - “Designer of Food Products”.

When choosing doctoral programs in design at international universities in Italy, it is necessary to clarify the conditions for admission in advance - they may differ from each other, since each university has the right to put forward its requirements. Among the required documents is a letter from the prospective supervisor confirming the willingness to accept the candidate under his supervision. Doctoral studies (Dottorato di Ricerca or European Ph.D.) - this is the third stage, impossible without graduating from a magistracy with 120 credits. Studying lasts about 3-5 years: the first year is devoted to theoretical study, classes in classrooms, final exams, subsequent courses - independent research work, designed in the dissertation. After her successful defense, the student is awarded the degree of Doctor of Science - CDR. Some DR (PhD) programs:

• PhD in Planning, Architecture, and Design - University of Camerino the International School of Advanced Sudies
• PhD in Industrial Design - Instituto Marangoni.
• Fashion industry - Instituto Superiore di Design, Mod'Art International Paris.