BSc Design (Fashion)
Study fashion design at one of the world's very best design schools — in the global capital of fashion, in English, for very low tuition. Studio-driven and industry-connected, with a 12-month post-study permit into Milan's unmatched fashion scene.
- ✓ Study at a world-leading design school in the global capital of fashion
- ✓ Studio-driven and English-taught, with deep industry links
- ✓ Very low ISEE-scaled tuition + a 12-month post-study permit
The design bachelor blends creative studio work with the culture, technology and business of fashion — from concept and drawing to materials, collections and communication. Milan puts you at the centre of the industry, with events, showrooms and brands all around you.
Graduates work in fashion design, styling, product and creative direction, or continue to a specialist master's. Very low tuition plus scholarships make a world-class design education remarkably accessible.
Design options
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polimi (Fashion) ★ This | 🇮🇹 Italy | Bachelor's | 3 years | ≈€3,900 |
| Polimi (Design Eng) QS #5 design | 🇮🇹 Italy | Master's | 2 years | €3,900 |
| IE (Architecture) Top Spanish | 🇪🇸 Spain | Master's | 15 months | €31,000 |
| Wrocław (Architecture) QS #951 | 🇵🇱 Poland | Bachelor's | 4 years | ≈€3,200 |
What you'll need
| Academic | High-school diploma (recognised for Italian entry) | |
| Portfolio / test | Portfolio + design aptitude test (TOL-Design) | |
| English | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (English-taught) | |
| Pre-enrolment | Universitaly pre-enrolment via Italian consulate | |
Your portfolio and the design aptitude test decide admission. Your counsellor helps you build a standout portfolio and prepare for the test and pre-enrolment.
Core areas
Career outcomes
Fashion capital
Milan's brands, showrooms & studios
12-month permit
Post-study residence in Italy
Roles
Fashion design, styling, product, creative
Next step
Specialist design master's
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (international) | Per annum (ISEE-scaled) | ≈€900–€3,900 |
| Total degree cost | 3 years (indicative) | ≈€3,000–€11,700 |
| Health insurance | SSN or private | ≈€150/year |
| Student visa fee | Type D (national) | ≈€50 |
Italian public tuition is scaled by family income (ISEE) — lower-income students pay far less. Your counsellor helps you file the ISEE for the lowest possible fee.
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at select European universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work up to 20 hours per week during term — Milan's fashion and design sector offers studio, showroom and events roles.
Monthly budget in Milan
Milan is Italy's most expensive city, but also its design and fashion heart. Very low tuition offsets the higher rent, and sharing accommodation keeps the budget in check.
Visa financial proof: around €6,000–€7,000/year in living funds in addition to tuition — via bank statements or a sponsor.
Italian student visa requirements
| Visa type | Student Visa (Type D, national) | |
| Pre-enrolment | Universitaly + Italian consulate | |
| Application fee | ≈€50 | |
| Financial proof | ≈€6,000–€7,000/year living funds | |
| Health insurance | SSN registration or private cover | |
| On arrival | Permesso di soggiorno within 8 days | |
| Post-graduation | 12-month post-study residence permit | |
Hear from our students
"Studying fashion in Milan, at one of the world's best design schools, felt like a dream — and the tuition was a fraction of the UK. My counsellor helped me build the portfolio and prepare for the design test that got me in."
"Milan is the industry — internships, showrooms and events are everywhere. With a DSU scholarship my costs dropped a lot, and the 12-month post-study permit gives me time to break into a fashion house."
Frequently asked questions
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