Milan

Yes, A study residence permit allows 20 hours a week. Not more than 1,040 hours a year is alowed, in both cities. It can help you cover your living expenses. After graduating, you can apply for a 12-month job-search permit. 

Yes. Both regions run need-based right-to-study schemes open to non-EU students. Lombardy's 2026–27 off-site grants average €7,172, while a LazioDiSCo award can bring a Sapienza student's annual tuition down to €186 and include a free residence place.

Yes, on tuition and rent. Sapienza's English-taught degrees cost €300–€1,500 a year, and the overall cost of living in Rome runs roughly 22.8% below Milan once rent is counted, with rent alone about 26.4% lower. Milan is cheaper only on transport, where the under-27 pass costs €200 a year with no income test.

The Istituto Marangoni Milan is one of the top 15 fashion and arts schools in Italy for an Master of Arts program. The institute ranks #13 in Italy, as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

The institute also ranked #51 globally for its Arts and Design programme as part of the QS rankings.

The Istituto Marangoni is one of the top 5 Art schools in Italy according to the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. The institute ranks #4 in Italy for its Arts course.

On a global level, the Istituto Marangoni sits alongside the top 50 universities in the world for Arts and Design. In 2025, the institute ranked #51 as part of the QS rankings.

Yes, the Istituto Marangoni Italy is considered one of the best fashion design universities in the world. It is the best Italian fashion school based on a recent poll by a local Italian magazine.

The instiute is based in the heart of the fashion capital of the world. This provides students immediate access to all the key global events that happen in the fashion industry.

The institute partners with global fashion brands like Gucci, Prada, and Armani. These brands hire graduates of the school.

Students can get in by submitting IELTS score of 5.0 or the equivalent of a Language Certificate Level B2. The test score requirement can vary based on the course one is applying for.

For entry to MA AFAM programs, an IELTS score of 5.5, with no band less than 4.0 is needed. Students can also submit a TOEFL score (min 72) or PTE Academic score (min 50) as well.

To help with the IELTS preparation, Shiksha Study Abroad offers FREE online IELTS classes.

Yes, the Manish Malhotra fashion house, based in Mumbai, Maharashtara hires graduates from Istituto Marangoni Fashion and Design institute.

Graduates of the institute also work for Tarun Tahiliani, Gaurav Gupta, Varun Bahl, Rahul Mishra, AJIO, Fab India, Nykaa, Puma, H&M, ZARA, Vogue, and ELLE.

Istituto Marangoni Milan graduates work as Fashion Designers, Stylists, Illustrators, Technical Designers, Product Managers, Interior Designers, and Fashion Buyers.

The institute maintains strong connections with companies across industries and uses them to offer internships during studies. 

IM Italy graduates work for brands like Armani, Gucci, and Versace.

The University of Milan is home to a number of former prime ministers, fashion icons & movie stars.

Among the most popular alumni members include:

·      Giorgio Armani: Italian Fashion Designer

·      Silvio Berlusconi: Former PM of Italy

·      Bettino Craxi: Former PM of Italy

·      Enrico Mentana: Italian Journalist & TV Presenter

·      Gino Strada: Surgeon & Medical Expert