📖Introduction

Domus Academy is a private postgraduate design and fashion school based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1982. It was the first postgraduate design school in Italy and is known for its emphasis on a project-based, interdisciplinary approach to education. The institution specializes in design, fashion, architecture, business, and related fields, offering a wide range of master’s degree programs aimed at fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration across industries. Domus Academy integrates theoretical learning with hands-on, real-world projects in partnership with leading global brands and organizations, providing students with direct exposure to the design industry. Its close ties to Milan, a global hub for design and fashion, give the academy a unique positioning in the field of creative education.

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📚About the Program

The Master’s in Business Design is workshop-based, supported by seminars, lectures, tutorials, and fieldwork. Industry professionals, the programme leader, and project leaders will guide you via individual coaching and mentorship. The combination of accredited coursework and real-life professional projects gives students the opportunity to build on their academic foundation, while gaining valuable work experience directly applicable to their future careers. Students can apply to the Academic Master’s Programme, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, or to the Master of Arts degree with an international UK validation. Show less
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🏫About Domus Academy

Domus Academy is renowned for its cutting-edge approach to design education, combining academic rigor with practical industry engagement. The academy’s philosophy centers on "learning by designing," encouraging students to work on real-world challenges in collaboration with companies, studios, and professionals. Its master’s programs cover a variety of creative disciplines, such as Fashion Design, Interaction Design, Visual Brand Design, and Business Design, providing students with a comprehensive, future-focused skill set. Domus Academy’s international faculty, industry connections, and emphasis on innovation prepare graduates for leadership roles in the global creative industries. The institution also values cultural diversity, with students from over 50 countries, creating a vibrant, global learning community in the heart of Milan's design district.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

813 RMB

Tuition fee:

28,500 EUR per year

28,500 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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