Istituto Marangoni
Istituto Marangoni overview
Giulio Marangoni founded Istituto Marangoni in Milan in 1935 as a teaching space for tailors and pattern makers. By 1942 it had become a professional art school. Through the 1970s and 1980s, the school expanded its curriculum to include fashion design, product development, and marketing, as the fashion industry's demands grew.
International expansion began with the London campus in 2003, followed by Paris, Florence, and Dubai. Providence Equity Partners acquired the school in 2011, and it is now part of Galileo Global Education, Europe's largest non-profit higher education provider. The Italian Ministry of Education has recognized it as an AFAM institution since 2016. The school offers accredited degrees in music, dance, and the arts. Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK and the Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle in France have validated the school's programs.
Its alumni network reaches more than 45,000 professionals in over 100 countries. Notable alumni include Franco Moschino, Alessandra Facchinetti, Sandra Mansour, and Alessandro Sartori.
About Istituto Marangoni
Giulio Marangoni founded Istituto Marangoni in Milan in 1935 as a teaching space for tailors and pattern makers. By 1942 it had become a professional art school. Through the 1970s and 1980s, the school expanded its curriculum to include fashion design, product development, and marketing, as the fashion industry's demands grew.
International expansion began with the London campus in 2003, followed by Paris, Florence, and Dubai. Providence Equity Partners acquired the school in 2011, and it is now part of Galileo Global Education, Europe's largest non-profit higher education provider. The Italian Ministry of Education has recognized it as an AFAM institution since 2016. The school offers accredited degrees in music, dance, and the arts.
Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK and the Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle in France have validated the school's programs. Its alumni network reaches more than 45,000 professionals in over 100 countries.
Notable alumni include Franco Moschino, Alessandra Facchinetti, Sandra Mansour, and Alessandro Sartori.
Istituto Marangoni faculties and programs
Fashion Product
Fashion Management, Digital Communication and Media
Fragrances and Cosmetics Product and Communication
Fashion Management and Brand Strategies
Fashion Design and Accessories (Womenswear / Menswear)
Fashion Styling and Creative Direction
Istituto Marangoni scholarships and financial aid
Istituto Marangoni offers a limited number of scholarships to students who show exceptional achievement, particularly in fashion and design. Keep in mind that these scholarship programs are limited in both places and funding. Scholarships are awarded primarily on merit and financial need, and admission standards are high. If you want to apply, you can browse the relevant programs through the link below.
Istituto Marangoni 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 Istituto Marangoni
If you are an international student applying to an undergraduate program at Istituto Marangoni, you must meet the admission requirements listed below.
- Completion of 12 Years of Basic Education
- 4-Year High School Diploma
- High GPA
- B1-Level English Proficiency Certificate
- An English proficiency certificate from an internationally recognized English exam such as IELTS or TOEFL
- For business-related programs, passing an exam set by Istituto Marangoni and submitting a 700-word essay in which you describe an emerging trend.
- You will be required to demonstrate the emergence of a significant trend in the fashion and/or luxury sector. The research should focus on a current topic or trend related to consumer behavior, such as digital, sustainability, or new textiles. The text must come with visual research and a reference list, and be submitted as a PDF file.
- For creativity-based programs, 6 creative ideas submitted in the form of sketches, drawings, photographs, mood boards, and collages.
- These creative ideas may also be design concepts, such as personal reinterpretations of objects, environments, people, situations, etc. They may also represent personal creations such as clothing/fashion collections, objects, furniture pieces, interiors, etc., depending on the program you apply to.
- Letter of Intent
- Official transcripts listing the courses you took and the grades you received throughout your high school education.
If you are an international student applying to a graduate program at Istituto Marangoni, you must meet the admission requirements listed below.
- Bachelor's Degree
- High GPA
- B2-Level English Proficiency Certificate
- An English proficiency certificate from an internationally recognized English exam such as IELTS or TOEFL
- Updated CV
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Official transcripts listing the courses you took and the grades you received throughout your university education.
- Portfolio file containing your work to date, for creativity-based programs.
Take a closer look at Istituto Marangoni
Istituto Marangoni has a global campus network positioned in cities that could be called the capitals of fashion, design, and art. In Milan, in the heart of the city's fashion district, the school runs two major schools. These are the Milan Fashion School and the Milan Design School on Via Cerva, the latter focusing on interior, product, and visual design. The Florence campus, established in 2016, offers programs that bring together fashion, art, fragrance, and cosmetics.
Operating a campus in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the institution gives you a comprehensive experience in haute couture and contemporary fashion. The London campus is in Shoreditch, a vibrant neighborhood known for its artistic and cultural scene, and its programs combine radical creativity with responsible luxury. The Shanghai campus, opened in 2013, and the Shenzhen campus, opened in 2016, serve the dynamic Chinese market. The Mumbai campus, opened in 2017, reflects India's vibrant traditions and focuses on fashion, design, fragrance, and cosmetics. The Miami campus, opened in 2018 in the renowned Design District, offers programs in fashion and design. The Dubai campus opened in 2022 in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
It brings together Italian design excellence and local cultural influences, with programs in fashion, design, fragrance, and cosmetics.
Across all campuses, students take part in a variety of extracurricular activities, workshops, and events that complement their studies. In Milan, for example, the campus hosts the "SchoolMates" program, in which enthusiastic students organize events, offer peer support, and keep the school environment dynamic. Miami runs initiatives such as the "Miami Fashion Movement," which lets you attend international fashion weeks and work with industry professionals. Beyond academic study, Istituto Marangoni also places real importance on community building and cultural integration.
Welcome Weeks are held, with orientations, city tours, and networking events that help new students settle in. Student-run associations, such as the SET Alliance in Milan, focus on sustainability and social initiatives, organize charity events, and promote environmental awareness.
Istituto Marangoni has an extensive alumni network made up of people who have achieved outstanding success in fashion and design. Among the school's notable alumni are;
- Franco Moschino
- Alessandra Facchinetti
- Julie de Libran
- Rahul Mishra
- Sandra Mansour
- Alessandro Sartori
among others.
Istituto Marangoni awards and achievements
- Ministry of Education, University and Research (Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca) Akreditasyonu
- Manchester Metropolitan University Akreditasyonu
- Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle (CNCP) Akreditasyonu
Istituto Marangoni Location
Milan, Italy
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