Domus Academy
Domus Academy overview
Domus Academy began in Milan in 1982, founded by the Mazzocchi family, owners of Editoriale Domus, publisher of Domus and Quattroruote magazines. It is one of Italy's first postgraduate design schools. The school gained prestige quickly through influential figures such as fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré, on the faculty from 1983 to 1989. Architect Andrea Branzi served as cultural director through the school's first decade. Designers including Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, and Philippe Starck also taught and led workshops.
Their work fostered the Academy's culture of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Academy's "learning by doing" method puts human-centered design and hands-on experience first. It has made the Academy a leader in design education. Over the years, Domus Academy has earned international recognition, including the Compasso d'Oro Award from the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI). The award recognized its excellence in design research and education.
Partnerships with global organizations such as Google, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Pininfarina give you the chance to work on real-world projects.
About Domus Academy
Domus Academy began in Milan in 1982, founded by the Mazzocchi family, owners of Editoriale Domus, publisher of Domus and Quattroruote magazines. It is one of Italy's first postgraduate design schools. The school gained prestige quickly through influential figures such as fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré, on the faculty from 1983 to 1989. Architect Andrea Branzi served as cultural director through the school's first decade. Designers including Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, and Philippe Starck also taught and led workshops.
Their work fostered the Academy's culture of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Academy's "learning by doing" method puts human-centered design and hands-on experience first. It has made the Academy a leader in design education. Over the years, Domus Academy has earned international recognition, including the Compasso d'Oro Award from the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI). The award recognized its excellence in design research and education.
Partnerships with global organizations such as Google, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Pininfarina give you the chance to work on real-world projects.
Domus Academy faculties and programs
Design
Fashion Design
Business Design
Luxury Brand Management
Interaction Design
Service Design
Visual Brand Design
Fashion Management
Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising
Design Innovation
Domus Academy Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Domus Academy
If you are an international student applying to an undergraduate program at Domus Academy, you must meet the following admission requirements.
- Completion of 12 Years of Basic Education
- 4-Year High School Diploma
- High GPA
- Placement through the YKS exam at a Domus Academy-recognized university in Turkey. The program must be a 4-year bachelor's degree in the field you wish to study at Domus Academy
- English Proficiency Certificate
- A certificate from an internationally recognized English proficiency exam such as IELTS or TOEFL
- Personal Statement
- A statement of at least 500 words. Cover the profession you plan to pursue after graduation, why you chose Domus Academy, and the ways you express yourself best. Cover as well the people or things that inspire you, and the positive impact living and studying in Milan would have on your future work.
- Official transcripts listing the courses you took and the grades you earned in high school.
- Domus Academy may ask to see your YKS exam result.
If you are an international student applying to a graduate program at Domus Academy, you must meet the following admission requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree Diploma
- High GPA
- English Proficiency Certificate
- A certificate from an internationally recognized English proficiency exam such as IELTS or TOEFL
- Official transcripts listing the courses you took and the grades you earned across your undergraduate studies
- Portfolio of your past work, for creativity-based programs
- Essay for the MSD program
- Letter of Intent
- Current CV
Application Deadlines
* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Domus Academy application process.
Take a closer look at Domus Academy
The main campus of Domus Academy stands in Milan's Navigli district and takes in 13 buildings. It is close to the city center and to major public transit lines. The campus holds fashion and design laboratories, a university library, and a computer lab. There are also a student cafeteria and restaurant known as The Corner, meeting rooms, and classrooms. From Milan you can reach cities such as Turin, Venice, and Florence within 1 to 2 hours by bus. Countries such as Switzerland and Liechtenstein are within 1 hour by plane.
Top attractions in Milan include the Duomo di Milano, Il Cenacolo, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The Castello Sforzesco, the Pinacoteca di Brera, and Santa Maria delle Grazie are among them as well.
Domus Academy sits in Milan's Navigli (Canal) district, in a city known as the world capital of fashion and design. The school is woven into the city's historic fabric, its social life, and its cultural heritage. During Milan's fashion weeks and the furniture fair and design week, exhibitions, conferences, and performances run around the clock. There is always something to do in the city, whatever the time of year. Beyond fashion and design, Milan is known for cafes and restaurants serving the finest Italian cooking, with countless coffee options.
The city also offers exhibitions, museums, and art galleries, opera houses and theater performances. Flagship stores of well-known fashion designers and design brands are here too. The Alps and the lakes of northern Italy are part of the picture as well. Enthusiasts of nearly every interest find something here.
Domus Academy has a broad alumni network, made up of people who have found success across many fields. Notable alumni include:
- Diego Dolcini
- Sergio Vergara
- Rodrigo Torres
- Nikhil Paul
- Morgane Roux
- Massimiliano Dappero
- Jean-Louis Sabaji
among others.
Domus Academy Location
Milan, Italy
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