IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Italy

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Top reasons to study at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

We are a Community of Visionary Designers: IED aims to discover and connect individuals who can change the world through their ideas, fostering a community of designers with a shared vision.
We are the Largest Creative Higher Education Network: IED is the largest network in the creative field, combining a global outlook with an Italian cultural foundation since 1966.
We have an Innovative Educational Model: The educational experience at IED integrates theory with practice, facilitated by professionals from the industry and supported by strong partnerships with leading companies, ensuring students are well-prepared for the real world.
We promote Inclusion and Transdisciplinary: IED uses design as a universal language for change, fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
We have a Responsive Academic Programs: IED offers a variety of academic journeys that align with current and future trends in the creative sector, allowing students to experiment with methodologies, build professional identities, and advance their careers.

About IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Country	Italy
Number of courses	119
Year founded	1966
Number of students	10.000

We are an international Group with a proudly local outlook and 11 campuses in 3 countries, Italy, Spain and Brazil.

We are the largest Higher Education Network in the creative field to have maintained a global outlook and a deeply Italian cultural matrix, since 1966. Our educational experience has changed over time but continues to be based on a simple and effective model: we combine theory with practice and knowledge brought into the classroom by professionals from the world of work. We teach our students to be one step ahead, in the present.

We are an inclusive, transdisciplinary school that uses design as a universal language for change.

We have partnerships with universities and academies and are members of major international academic networks such as, for example, Cumulus, Elia and WDO.

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Courses at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

There are 119 courses listed from IED – Istituto Europeo di Design. These are displayed below in alphabetical order:

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B

C

D

F

G

I

J

M

P

R

S

Service Design for Innovation, Summer School

T

V

Visual Communication, MA

Y

Yacht Design, Master Degree

Student reviews of IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Find out what students say about IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Ginevra Franchi

“Design is an important tool for social innovation”

Ginevra Franchi studied at IED Milano the three-year course in Product Design and completed her academic background with a Master's in Design, Strategy and Innovation. In 2015, just after graduating of her Master’s, founded Cono Studio, a strategic design studio focused on product and communication design.

Her work has been featured in different institutions such as Triennale di Milano, the Maxxi in Rome, and the Mocenigo Museum in Venice.

“I belive that design is a tool for innovation, especially in the realm of social innovation. This belief has been shaped by my experience in executing various social design projects in Italy and Senegal”, explains.

Discover more about her story at iedalumni.com.

Nicoletta Ginetti

“After studying Fashion Design in Rome, Nicoletta is now Head of Luxury line Fifty Made for The Giving Movement, a sustainable fashion company.

From the classrooms of the IED in Rome to leading a luxury line for a fashion company committed to creating environmentally friendly products, it is sometimes a short journey.

It is this path that Nicoletta Ginetti has followed, an IED Roma Alumna with a Diploma in Fashion Design. She is now responsible for a line of products within The Giving Movement brand.

Nicoletta now holds a key position in a company that pays close attention to the traceability of raw materials and the impact of every product. Consequently, organisations are seeking candidates who are prepared for this paradigm shift, and IED Roma's Master Course in Fashion Design is designed to meet this need. In fact, in this course, students learn how to work with a production fabric that is increasingly committed to making a positive impact on the environment and people.

The philosophy of the brand is very clear: Small acts multiplied by many can transform the world. A set of principles that also guides Nicoletta's work.

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Marta Iglesias

“Lean on the network, both people you know and workers in the industry, and ask how they have done it. Their experience will be advantageous to you”

After graduating at IED Barcelona, where she studied a Master’s degree in Fashion Design, she decided to propose one of her ideas to Mango. As a result, Recovo was born, a circular solution start-up for the fashion industry that transform fashion waste as a resource.

“At Recovo, we are committed to projects that seek to positively impact the planet and defend the regeneration of nature. If we had to choose a direction to follow for the coming years, it would be the development of innovative materials and processes that allow us to reduce the use of natural resources through R&D or biodegradable raw materials”, explains in her interview with IED Alumni.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Scholarships for courses held in Italy and Spain

IED is committed to supporting the most motivated and brilliant students and periodically launches competitions for Scholarships aimed at rewarding the candidates' motivation, talent and ability. Discover more.

Services Offered for International Students

Course and Career Counselling services
Special enrolment and orientation
International student clubs and associations
On-campus accommodation
Special English language

Accommodation Information for Students

IED ACCOMMODATION

Assists its students in finding accommodation that is well connected to their course facilities. It undertakes to enter into new agreements every year with accommodation facilities and student housing providers who offer housing solutions at favourable rates for IED students.

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Are you an international student?

From the very first moment at IED, all students, whether international or Italian, can count on a support service to assist with their integration into the socio-cultural context of the city and the campus in order to improve their learning experience.

In addition, for foreign students, knowing that they may have more difficulties at the beginning, we have produced an information kit to help overcome bureaucratic issues, but above all, we provide staff who will be able to assist them from the very moment they enrol.

Find out about the services dedicated to international students in: Italy

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Facts about IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Year institution founded: 1966
Total enrolled: 10.000

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