Istituto Marangoni Florence
Description of Istituto Marangoni Florence
Istituto Marangoni is one of the most prestigious, sought-after fashion and design universities in Italy and in the world. One of its campuses is located in the unique Italian city of Florence, in Italy there is a branch of the Institute in Milan.
Florence is a real open-air museum, the birthplace of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Michelangelo and other legendary artists. Here literally everything is imbued with beauty, sophistication - the unique look of the city inspires Istituto Marangoni Florence students and tourists every day, helping to create a favourable creative atmosphere for learning and recreation. Italy - a great opportunity to really feel the sense of style, to feel a variety of fashion images, to take an example from dozens of famous designers and get a charge of energy for their own development.
In Florence, students can choose the most convenient language of instruction - English or Italian (note that some programs are conducted only in English).
Do all universities have an ESL supportive program for foreign students? Do you think is it important?
Usually yes, in one form or another ESL is taught by the university, as well as supporting classes / seminars for foreign students, a pre-sessional English course.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Istituto Marangoni Florence
BACHELOR
The traditional bachelor's program is designed for 3 years: this is the first, the main stage of higher education, which allows you to get the bulk of knowledge and skills and start working. Students have to study a large amount of theoretical information, and most of the knowledge is immediately tested in practice and implemented, which makes graduates really qualified and in-demand specialists. The following directions are suggested:
- Culture and art history
- Clothing design
- Business in the fashion industry
- Shoe Design
- Creating a style
- The art of multimedia.
The duration of the course is 3 academic years, the possibility of teaching in English or Italian language on the choice of the student.
Annual intensive programs
An excellent option for students who are limited in time, but want to gain basic fundamental knowledge in the chosen specialty, even if they do not have any level of preliminary basic education. The studying program includes a large number of practical assignments, which makes it possible to immediately apply the obtained theoretical knowledge to real examples.
The duration of the course is 1 academic year, and students can choose independently the language of instruction - Italian or English. Offered specialties are:
- Image and style in the fashion industry
- Clothing design.
The price of short-term courses should be specified directly from your manager - their price may depend on the season and the chosen direction.
MASTER
The next stage of higher education is designed for holders of bachelor's diplomas who want to continue their education in a narrower specialty, and for already working specialists wishing to deepen and update knowledge. This is a more advanced, in-depth and thorough level of study of the chosen specialty, giving an opportunity to learn all the subtleties and specific features of the chosen subject, to occupy a prestigious and high position.
Duration of studying is 1 year, the course is conducted in English or Italian language at the student's own choice. You can choose one of the following programs:
- Jewelry Design
- Supervision and management
- Design and management of luxury accessories
- Creating a Collection
- Product management in the fashion industry and production management
- Management in art.
Postgraduate semester programs
Brief intensive course is designed for those who want to reach real heights in a particular specialization (the holders of a bachelor's degree are admitted to the course). This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to go deeper into a narrower and more specific sphere, to change their professional profile a little, to need to deepen their knowledge for personal professional activities. Studying is conducted in the following areas:
- Brand management and promotion of luxury goods
- Purchase of fashion collections and merchandising.
The whole course is read only in English, and its duration is 20 weeks.
The price of short-term courses should be specified directly from your manager - their price may depend on the season and the chosen direction.
SHORT-TERM INTENSIVE COURSES
Programs of 2-3 weeks duration are usually chosen by existing working specialists: those who need to expand the sphere of professional knowledge, to update existing skills, to learn new aspects of work in one direction or another. Such intensities are an excellent opportunity to increase their cadre value in the shortest possible time. Primarily the programs are accepted by students either with an excellent level of theoretical knowledge, or with experience (albeit small) of work in the profile area.
You can choose one of the following directions:
- Business in the fashion industry
- Design of accessories
- Portfolio for fashion, art and design
- Image and style in the fashion industry
- History of Italian Art
- Clothing design
- Purchase of fashion collections.
The price of short-term courses should be specified directly from your manager - their price may depend on the season and the chosen direction.
The program "Semester of study abroad"
A special short-term course is designed for foreign students who want to try their hand at studying abroad, to get used to the rules and regulations of Instituto Marangoni, to prepare for longer and more solid curricula, to improve their language, academic and professional skills.
The course is offered in option 2 "quarters" - a total duration of 16 weeks. There is a program in two languages - Italian and English. Offered courses for study are:
- Fashion and Design
- Business in Fashion
- Creative Management
- Multimedia art
- History of art and culture.
In addition each foreign student pays an entrance fee.
Pre-Masters
Special preparatory program is designed for students (conducted in English), who plan to study at the master's program. Students can independently choose the most priority for themselves the direction of learning:
- Creating an impressive portfolio, its competent presentation and design
- Development of personal business and leadership qualities, development of oneself as a manager (+ acquaintance with economic and business processes of fashion industry)
- The study of art and culture.
The duration of the preparatory program is 3 weeks.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Istituto Marangoni Florence does not have its own residences for students, but there is a special placement service, and its services for students are absolutely free. The accommodation service cooperates with the largest, best urban real estate agencies and is ready to offer you a variety of accommodation options based on your needs and capabilities.
In addition, the placement service assumes all negotiations with agents and homeowners, and also helps to draw up a lease agreement, explaining to the student all of its subtleties and features, principal points.
Subjects, specialties
Facilities and equipment at Istituto Marangoni Florence
The Campus of the Institute in Florence is located in an old six-story mansion in the center of the city (Via de 'Tornabuoni): the famous Piazza S. Trinità square and the Arno river embankment, the unique Gucci and Ferragamo museum boutiques are within walking distance.
Admission dates and extra charges
The price of short-term courses should be specified directly from your manager - their price may depend on the season and the chosen direction.
The following components are not included in the price and paid separately:
- Round trip airfare
- Round trip
- Medical insurance
- Consular fee
- Visa fees and services, translation and courier delivery of documents
- Personal pocket expenses
- Accommodation and meals.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Applicants of the Institute should prepare the following documents:
- Application for studying (sample filling can be found on the official website, like the form itself)
- 2 passport size photos
- Copy of the certificate of secondary education (for Bachelor's programs)
- Diploma of Higher Education (for Master's programs)
- Copy of passport (main pages)
- Certificate of a sufficiently high level of English (IELTS from 6.0, each block from 5.5) .
All documents must be translated into English and notarized. Students entering the Master's program must also provide 2 recommendation letters from employers and a personal resume.
Literature and references
- Istituto Marangoni — Wiki
- Istituto Marangoni Florence ends academic year with ‘Future Landscape’ show
- Istituto Marangoni Firenze Adds High-Profile Collaborations — WWD
- Ermanno Scervino at the end-of-year ceremony at Istitutivo Marangoni Firenze — GRUPPO EDITORIALE
- Florence celebrates inauguration of the new Istituto Marangoni School of Fashion & Art
- Istituto Marangoni — BOF
- Nuova sede per Istituto Marangoni a Firenze. La scuola di moda apre all’arte e lavora con gli Uffizi
- Istituto Marangoni in Florence…and beyond — Vogue Italia
- Istituto Marangoni in Florence…and beyondIstituto Marangoni Firenze Adds High-Profile Collaborations
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Istituto Marangoni Florence
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. |
