Domus Academy Milano

Founded in Milan in 1982, Domus Academy was Italy’s first postgraduate design school, embodying an open project centred on Italian design and fashion. Over the years, it has established itself as a distinguished graduate and postgraduate institution rooted in Italian design culture. Its approach combines cross-disciplinary learning with a “learning by designing” methodology, emphasising real-world career preparation. Students gain hands-on experience through design assignments that replicate contemporary professional practices in a supportive learning environment. The vision of Domus Academy is to inspire the next generation of designers to shape the future. It offers a dynamic, open, and interdisciplinary environment where aspiring designers collaborate with visionary and avant-garde companies. Firmly grounded in Italy, the school adopts an international perspective, striving to enrich, disseminate, and evolve design culture while aligning advanced knowledge with forward-thinking projects. Currently, more than 50 nationalities are represented in Domus Academy and 93% of our students are International.

The academic offering includes Bachelor of Arts Programmes, 2-year Master of Arts Programmes, and Academic Master’s Programmes, all recognised by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR). The offering is further enriched by Dual Awards Master’s Programmes, allowing students to obtain an additional qualification recognised by the British academic system upon completion of their studies. The courses cover the fields of Fashion, Design and Business, equipping students to pursue successful careers in the creative industries through an innovative and career-oriented approach. Over the years, Domus Academy has received numerous awards and recognitions including the Compasso d'Oro Award for the quality of research and academic approach and the Special Badge of Excellence in Learning Experience from The Business of Fashion. It is included in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Art & Design field, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and THE Impact Rankings. Socials: IG: @domusacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/domus-academy/ Credits: Header image: Life in Domus Academy, final workshop presentation Image 1: Living Between, project by Andrea Fiorella Tasayco Pareja Image 2: Studio U, project by Hangrok Cho, Suhani Dagur, Vidhi Marda Image 3: Belonging at Every Level, project by Anastasia Eggler, Leila Palma, Maria Nasr, Ployroungrong Klumsiri Image 4: Puzzle Building, project by Ana Luiza Dias Mendes, Leila Tereza da Palma