IED Florence European Institute of Design
Description of IED Florence European Institute of Design
In 1966, Francesco Morelli founded the European Design Institute - IED, and today these institutions form the largest private network of private profile educational institutions in the world. Specialization IED - design, communication, visual arts and fashion, all these directions in each institution are allocated to a separate faculty:
- Design
- Fashion
- Visual arts
- Communication.
The total number of IED students today reaches 9,000 people - they are representatives of more than 80 nationalities, cultures and languages. Francesco Morelli is still the president of the IED, constantly improving and modernizing the educational institutions of the network. Today IED campuses are located mainly in the cities of Italy, as well as in Brazil and Spain - accordingly, students have the opportunity to study in Italian, English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Florence is often called an open-air museum: it is a real treasure in Italy, one of the world's largest centers of art and architecture, and has collected an incredible number of historical monuments. The region of Italy, centered on Florence, also acts as an important industrial center and district, which makes it possible to introduce the latest developments and design solutions in a variety of products. It actively develops contemporary art, cultural innovations, the structure of international dialogue and the exchange of experience between different countries.
What are the most popular majors among students currently?
Business remains popular, but engineering and IT are quickly gaining ground. STEM fields are seen as advantageous not only for education but also for gaining professional experience, especially with the post-study work opportunities they offer. The pandemic has also sparked increased interest in biological and chemical sciences.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in IED Florence European Institute of Design
Diploma and Bachelor's degree are the first stage of higher education according to the Bologna system adopted throughout Europe. Duration of studying is 3 academic years. In Rome, IED students can choose one of the following specialties:
- Interior design
- Design of interiors and furniture
- Fashion Design
- Design of shoes and accessories
- Stylist's profession and communication skills.
The cost of studying does not includes meals and accommodation. Requirements for the undergraduate students are the following:
- Certificate of TOEFL (500 points) / IELTS 5.5 + 6.0 + certificate of sufficient knowledge of the language in which the studying will be conducted (Italian, from advanced)
- Certificate of secondary education
- Motivation letter
- It is advisable to provide a personal portfolio.
Diploma and Bachelor's degree are the first stage of higher education according to the Bologna system adopted throughout Europe. Duration of studying is 3 academic years. In Rome, IED students can choose one of the following specialties:
- Interior design
- Design of interiors and furniture
- Fashion Design
- Design of shoes and accessories
- Stylist's profession and communication skills.
The cost of studying does nor include meals and accommodation. Requirements for the undergraduate students are the following:
- Certificate of TOEFL (500 points) / IELTS 5.5 + 6.0 + certificate of sufficient knowledge of the language in which the studying will be conducted (Italian, from advanced)
- Certificate of secondary education
- Motivation letter
- It is advisable to provide a personal portfolio.
The master's course is intended for students who have already completed their studies at the bachelor's program, and is designed for 1 academic year. Master's degree allows you to study the selected subject and direction more profile, highly specialized, to acquire accurate knowledge of the future (or existing) profession, to increase the staff attractiveness in the international labour market. IED Rome offers the following master courses:
- Design and innovation: handmade
- Business in Fashion
- Advertising and communication
- Management (management) in the field of art
- Brand-design
- Management in Food & Wine
- Management in the field of tourism.
The cost of studying does not include accommodation and meals. The following requirements are put forward for applicants to the program:
- TOEFL (from 500 points, option iBT from 68) / IELTS 5.5 and higher or its analogue
- Personal portfolio (at least 10-15 works on the design with detailed description and the date of implementation of each)
- Diploma of Higher Education (Bachelor's Degree)
- Personal resume
- Preferred work experience from 2 years in the chosen specialty (in some cases can replace the bachelor's degree)
- Motivation letter.
The master's course is intended for students who have already completed their studies at the bachelor's program, and is designed for 1 academic year. Master's degree allows you to study the selected subject and direction more profile, highly specialized, to acquire accurate knowledge of the future (or existing) profession, to increase the staff attractiveness in the international labour market. IED Rome offers the following master courses:
- Design and innovation: handmade
- Business in Fashion
- Advertising and communication
- Management (management) in the field of art
- Brand-design
- Management in Food & Wine
- Management in the field of tourism.
The cost of studying does not includes accommodation and meals. The following requirements are put forward for applicants to the program:
- TOEFL (from 500 points, option iBT from 68) / IELTS 5.5 and higher or its analogue
- Personal portfolio (at least 10-15 works on the design with detailed description and the date of implementation of each)
- Diploma of Higher Education (Bachelor's Degree)
- Personal resume
- Preferred work experience from 2 years in the chosen specialty (in some cases can replace the bachelor's degree)
- Motivation letter.
Short-term professional courses will help to increase your career value, to improve your personal skills and to update your profile knowledge, to improve your qualifications. Usually the duration does not exceed 4 weeks. In Rome, IED students are offered the following options for the course:
- Fashion Marketing
- Communication in the field of fashion
- Fashion and new media
- Fashion and Style
- Marketing and Communication in the fashion Industry
- Graphic design and modern new media.
You can get more information from your manager.
Accommodation, meals, prices
IED Florence specialists always come to the aid of foreign students with a search for housing during their studies. Consultants can choose for you a residence, hotel, hostel, individual or joint apartments - it all depends on your personal desires, preferences and opportunities. Most students prefer to live in city residences: many of them are located literally next to the campus and have been cooperating with the Institute for a long time. In addition to comfortable, beautifully furnished rooms in dormitories there are cozy common living rooms for rest, student kitchens with the necessary equipment, and in some houses even food is provided (half board or breakfast, for an additional fee).
Subjects, specialties
Admission dates and extra charges
The educational programs and the duration of each course are offered as follows:
- Short-term professional courses, continuing education (4 weeks)
- Program for obtaining a certificate (5 weeks)
- Diploma courses for one year (9 months)
- Undergraduate (3 years)
- Master (1 year).
It is paid additionally:
- Registration fee
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Residing and catering
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fees
- Medical insurance.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
The requirements for applicants differ depending on the chosen program.
1) Basic programs (1 year):
- TOEFL certificate (450 points) / IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent
- Secondary education certificate.
2) Undergraduate:
- TOEFL certificate (500 points) / IELTS 5.5 + 6.0 + Certificate of sufficient knowledge of Language, which will be trained (Italian, from advanced)
- Secondary education certificate
- Motivation letter
- It is advisable to provide a personal portfolio.
3) Master:
- TOEFL (from 500 points, iBT version from 68) / IELTS 5.5 and above or its analogue
- Personal portfolio (at least 10-15 works on design with detailed description and date (999.28)
- Personal resume
- It is desirable to have work experience of 2 years in the chosen specialty (in some cases it can replace a bachelor's degree)
- Motivation letter.
4) Summer programs:
- Advanced level of English.
A package of documents from the entrants For the next year is accepted in the period from December 1 to August 31 (minimum 3 months before the expected start of classes). The package should include:
- Completed application form strictly in the form of the school
- Passport and its copy, 4 passport-size photographs
- Medical certificate
- A receipt for the prepayment of the training course
- Certificate of secondary education
- Certificate of sufficient level of the English language + the language in which the training will be conducted
- [ 999.59] Portfolio.
Additionally, applicants pass a telephone interview with a representative of the Institute, so that he can be convinced of the level of the language.
Please note that all basic documents (certificates, certificates, medical certificate) must be translated into Italian and notarized. In the diploma and the certificate should be a list of studied disciplines, the number of hours each.
A registration fee of € 2500 is compulsory.
Literature and references
- Istituto Europeo di Design — Wiki
- IED - ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGN — Fashionista
- IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
- IED Firenze’s new talk series aims to improve the creative industries — Dazed
- At Istituto Europeo di Design, Placing Mentorship and Student Values at the Core of Its Curriculum — BOF
- IED announces expansion plans for Florence premises
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
