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Istituto Marangoni (London)

The Marangoni Institute (Istituto Marangoni) is one of the oldest fashion and design schools in the world, founded in 1935 in Milan by tailor Giulio Marangoni. Over almost 80 years of its existence, the Institute has trained about 30,000 specialists (including Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino). The name Marangoni for the world of fashion and design means the same as Cambridge, Oxford or Harvard in the business world - high quality education, the most modern trends and directions, close ties with the world's leading houses and designers, a guarantee of a successful career.

United Kingdom, London
Located in Milan, it has branches in Europe - Florence, London and Paris, China, India and the USA.
Acceptance rate - 80%
Number of students - 4,000 Number of students - 4,000
International students - 95% International students - 95%
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#1 in Italy in Fashion Education QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024
#51-100 in the World in the specialty Art and Design QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024
#8 in the list of the best fashion schools in the world CeoWorld Magazine 2022
#1 in the list of the best fashion schools in Italy CeoWorld Magazine 2022
# In the list of top 25 fashion schools in the world Fashionista Online Magazine 2019

Quick Facts

Located in Milan, it has branches in Europe - Florence, London and Paris, China, India and the USA. Located in Milan, it has branches in Europe - Florence, London and Paris, China, India and the USA.
Acceptance rate - 80% Acceptance rate - 80%
Number of students - 4,000 Number of students - 4,000
International students - 95% International students - 95%

About University

Istituto Marangoni is a private school of fashion, design and art. It was founded in 1935 and became the first private university in Europe to train fashion professionals. Istituto Marangoni campuses are located in the capitals of world fashion: Milan, Florence, London and Paris. Education at Istituto Marangoni is conducted in three main areas: fashion, art and design. The programs are designed so that students can change their place of study, getting acquainted with the peculiarities of the industry in different countries. Istituto Marangoni offers its students training in the following specialties: fashion design, fashion style, fashion industry. Thanks to cooperation with leading fashion houses, the university helps students find work. Career center specialists give advice on writing a resume and passing an interview. Graduates can work in such specialties as clothing designer, product manager, studio director, marketing manager.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

School of Fashion

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

School of Design

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Foundation

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 10 Jun, 2025
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 10 Jun, 2026

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

English Language Level

IELTS

6

TOEFL iBT

67

Pearson PTE

51.6

Duolingo

105

Foundation

Basic Requirements

English Language Level

IELTS

5.5

TOEFL iBT

51

Pearson PTE

45.4

Duolingo

95

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Istituto Marangoni (London)

1

Check out the programs and choose the one that suits you

The first step is to familiarize yourself with the programs, admission requirements, and assess your relevant qualifications. Choose a program and specialization that matches your interests, educational and career goals.

2

Check out the university deadlines

Istituto Marangoni accepts applications for studies once a year - for the autumn semester. There is no single deadline, all programs have different application deadlines.

3

Prepare the documents required for admission

Gather necessary documents such as exam results, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume, and other documents.

4

Create your profile on the official website of the university

You can use this link to create an account on the website and fill out an application for training: https://admission.istitutomarangoni.com/eng/5-sign-up/4-login

5

Submit your application through your profile on the university website

Submit your application for study along with supporting documents via your profile on the university website. Along with your application, you will need to pay an application fee of 4,000 euros (approximately 4,339 US dollars).

6

The University checks and evaluates the documents you provide.

This process may take some time.

7

The university will send you a 'conditional' offer

You will receive a notification of the results to your email. After that, you must pay for the first year of study in full.

8

Apply for a student visa and book accommodation

Once you have received confirmation of registration from the university, you can go to the Italian embassy/consulate to apply for a student visa (type D visa). To find out where and how to apply for a visa to Italy and what documents are needed, follow the link: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en Apply early to avoid delays. It is also necessary to start looking for accommodation in advance. Details about student accommodation at Istituto Marangoni follow the link: https://www.istitutomarangoni.com/en/accommodation-pre-arrival-milano

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$29,400/year
Includes academic materials
Living expenses
$26,000/year
Food expenses
$800/year
Other expenses (transport, sports, leisure, miscellaneous) (per year)
$600/year

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Campus buildings in London

World-class facility

• Design laboratories

World-class facility