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General information

Domus Academy is the first institution to offer a Master's Degree in Design. The academy was founded in 1982 in Milan.

The Academy offers 11 programs. A large number of classes are practice. The curriculum also includes masterclasses, seminars, and internships. The main classes are conducted on real projects of famous brands such as Maserati, Motorola, Swarovski, Versace, Bayer, P&G, Adidas, Fiat, Tommy Hilfiger, BMW Design, and Trussardi.

Location of Domus Academy?

Domus Academy is located in Milan, the capital of the Lombardy region. There is no better city than Milan for design education. Milan is the world capital of fashion and design. This is a creative environment like no other. In Milan, you will immerse yourself in a world of artistic culture and a thriving industry.

There is no better place for a truly superior design education than Milan, the world capital of fashion and design. In Milan, you will immerse yourself in stimulating art culture and the thriving commercial design industry. It's a creative environment like no other.

Campus life in Domus Academy

The campus of the academy consists of 13 buildings, which the academy shares with NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti), located in the Navigli (canal) area of Milan. It is close to public transport links and close to the city center with its historical sites and busy shopping streets. With 4,000 students from over 50 countries studying here, our campus is a truly vibrant multicultural environment.

Since 2021, Domus Academy has been collaborating with the British University of Regent's University London, which allows students to obtain a double degree - an Academic Master Degree, confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Education, and a British Master of Arts degree.

Every year leading companies come to the Academy to offer internships and jobs. Leading companies include Condé Nast, Ferragamo, Chrysler, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Inditex Zara, Moncler, Versace, Whirlpool, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, and LG Electronics. After graduation, 95% of alumni immediately find work.

World ranking of Domus Academy

Domus Academy students have participated and won prizes in several prestigious competitions, including the ITS Accessories competition, the Next Generation competition at Milan Fashion Week, Vogue Talents, Vogue's Who Is on Next?, Red Dot Award, Samsung Young Design Award, and Wallpaper * Design Awards.

  • In 2021, Domus Academy is ranked among the top five universities in Italy and among the top 150 universities in the world in the field of art and design according to the QS World University Ranking by Subject.
  • In 2019 - Business of Fashion Assessment 2019 awards special distinctions from the Domus Academy.
  • In 2017 - Business of Fashion ranks Domus Academy in the World's Top 10 Fashion Graduate Business Courses of 2017 and in the Top 30 Global Fashion Schools of 2017.
  • In 2017 - Azure Magazine named Domus Academy's Master of Interactive Design and Master of Interior and Residential Design as one of the best in their fields in the world.

Accommodation

Domus Academy offers free assistance in finding accommodation from the first day of enrollment. Thanks to an agreement between the academy and private landlords, single and double rooms are available in the apartments.

Notable alumni

  • Journalist Anna Dello Russo,
  • Designers Christophe Pille, Ryosuke Fukusada, Nicole Langelier (Design & Diplomacy), Hemyon Ko (Chanel), Anupriya Divan (Innovation Space Design & Strategy).

Tuition fee

Tuition fees for international students start at 29000 Euros per year.

Tuition fees may vary depending on the chosen program.

 

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