Istituto Marangoni

Founded in Milan in 1935 by Giulio Marangoni as the Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni, Istituto Marangoni is a private higher education group specialising in Fashion, Design, Art, Beauty and Luxury Hospitality education. The institution operates 11 international campuses across Milan (two schools: Fashion and Design), Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Shanghai and Shenzhen, complemented by an immersive virtual school. Programmes at the Milan and Florence campuses are validated under the Italian AFAM (Alta Formazione Artistica, Musicale e Coreutica) system, recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Graduates from AFAM-validated three-year programmes receive a First Level Academic Diploma equivalent to an undergraduate degree (180 ECTS); those completing AFAM Master programmes receive a First Level Academic Master Diploma (60 ECTS). In 2026, Istituto Marangoni ranked #45 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject – Art & Design, entering the global Top 50 for the first time. It is also recognised by Vogue Business among the Top 10 Fashion Schools worldwide and by The Business of Fashion for its graduate fashion business programmes. The institution is a member of ASFOR and AACSB. It enrols over 6,000 students from 108 nationalities and reports a 91% graduate employability rate within one year of graduation. Courses are offered in English and Italian across fashion design, fashion business, interior design, product design, visual communication design, design innovation, art curating, multimedia art, fragrances & cosmetics, and luxury hospitality.