# 45QS WUR Ranking By Subject
106Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
About Istituto Marangoni
90 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Founded in Milan in 1935 by the tailor Giulio Marangoni, Istituto Marangoni is now a globally recognized institution that leads Higher Education in the creative and managerial disciplines within the luxury industry. The institute offers programs in fashion, design, management, communication, beauty, hospitality, and art.
For 90 years, Istituto Marangoni has been delivering cutting-edge, innovative learning experiences aimed at nurturing talent and fostering a sustainable mindset to support the development of the creative and luxury industries worldwide. With campuses in Milan, Florence, London, Paris, Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Shanghai, and licensed schools in Shenzhen* and Miami*, Istituto Marangoni offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs taught by highly qualified faculty and industry professionals. These programs
combine academic excellence with real-world experience, industry projects, and networking opportunities with top brands, ensuring that students are well-prepared for successful careers.
In addition, the unique 12th School of Istituto Marangoni introduces immersive and
transformative learning experiences that are only possible in a virtual environment.
About Istituto Marangoni
90 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Founded in Milan in 1935 by the tailor Giulio Marangoni, Istituto Marangoni is now a globally recognized institution that leads Higher Education in the creative and managerial disciplines within the luxury industry. The institute offers programs in fashion, design, management, communication, beauty, hospitality, and art.
For 90 years, Istituto Marangoni has been delivering cutting-edge, innovative learning experiences aimed at nurturing talent and fostering a sustainable mindset to support the development of the creative and luxury industries worldwide. With campuses in Milan, Florence, London, Paris, Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Shanghai, and licensed schools in Shenzhen* and Miami*, Istituto Marangoni offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs taught by highly qualified faculty and industry professionals. These programs
combine academic excellence with real-world experience, industry projects, and networking opportunities with top brands, ensuring that students are well-prepared for successful careers.
In addition, the unique 12th School of Istituto Marangoni introduces immersive and
transformative learning experiences that are only possible in a virtual environment.
Available programmes
University information
Applicants to Istituto Marangoni Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes should meet certain standards to be admitted.
Students who achieve a high average in their Secondary School Certificate are encouraged to apply to Istituto Marangoni for their higher education.
The institute admits candidates who submit applications within the time and according to the methods set out in the Educational Regulations, complete with the required documentation.
Admission is permitted subsequent to passing a selection process to assess candidate’s requirements in relations to the chosen course of study and school.
Enrol in Istituto Marangoni academic courses in a few simple steps using our Online Application Platform.
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Applicants interested in applying to Istituto Marangoni are required to meet specific entry requirements that vary according to the chosen campus and course. More details can be found at the following link: https://www. istitutomarangoni. com/en/admission/entry-requirements
Not only are Istituto Marangoni schools located in the world’s major cities of fashion, design and art, but they are also nestled at the very heart of their respective fashion, business and creative districts. The schools themselves feature seductive interiors, visually communicating their prestige.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI MILANO
The capital of Made in Italy, Fashion and Design hosts Istituto Marangoni's flagship schools in the heart of Milano downtown. The two schools of Fashion are located in the Quadrilatero della Moda, close to Montenapoleone street, while the Design school, desgned by Giulio Cappellini, occupies a five-story building in the heart of the city's design district.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI FIRENZE
Located in a historical building in Via de’ Tornabuoni, the school combines history with art and fashion in the cradle of the Renaissance.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI LONDON
Shoreditch, London's coolest artistic area, is the location where radical creativity merges with responsible luxury, fashion and design, in an artistic environment that allow students exploring experimental and contemporary styles.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI PARIS
Located in a seven-story building in the 8th arrondissement, with its quintessentially Parisian monuments, culture, fashion and cuisine, the school teaches the history of haute couture and the secrets of contemporary fashion.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI DUBAI
Strategically located in one of the city’s most vibrant lifestyle and cutting-edge districts - the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) - the new school opened its door on September 2022.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI MUMBAI
Ceejay House, a seaside building in the heart of Worli, is the place to be for Indian trainees seeking an unforgettable preparatory experience.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI SHANGHAI
Located in the very heart of Shanghai, Istituto Marangoni Training Centre merges European-inspired designs with traditional Chinese textile heritage.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI SHENZHEN
In one of the most dynamic metropolitan areas in the world, Istituto Marangoni offers a wide range of courses and corporate tailor-made classes.
ISTITUTO MARANGONI MIAMI
In the heart of Miami Design District, Istituto Marangoni Miami stunning building is home to talents who wish to express their creativity.
Student life
Every student at Istituto Marangoni participates in activities that are significant to their study time. It gives the students excellent opportunities to showcase and develop their skills, interests, and talents. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including artistic, social, and cultural ones. Student groups, associations and councils are used to carry out these activities.
Both the I’M Life Office and the Student & Academic Service Department provide a centralized, comprehensive and holistic support to students during their school experience at Istituto Marangoni. Their services are designed to make students’ life easier and make them feel part of an international community, connecting them with the city’s services and opportunities and have access to entertainment, culture, art, wellness, social wellbeing and self-care services.
Istituto Marangoni places great emphasis on extracurricular activities, to help students develop their talents and abilities. Extra-curricular activities include industry projects, workshops on specific subjects, seminars, lectures with VIP guests, showroom and museum visits, as well as guidance and assistance in international competitions, shows, career fairs, awards, and scholarships, plus a variety of student social events.
The school also encourages students to meet each other in the friendly atmosphere of its surroundings. To this end, the school organizes lectures, masterclasses, workshops, and promotes extra-curricular cultural and social activities.
Istituto Marangoni emphasizes that participating in social activities is an effective means of establishing interpersonal relationships, developing leadership skills, and generally enhancing the overall academic programs.
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The institute pursues the objective of facilitating the access to academic studies by putting in place a series of interventions, including financial ones. Among these, Istituto Marangoni implements the regulations on the right to study required by the legislation in force in each country. In Italy, in collaboration with the Regional Body for the Right to University Study and with the bodies in charge thereof, funding is given through the announcement of competitions which assign the aforementioned scholarships to all eligible applicants, and refunds the enrollment fee and school charges to all eligible candidates, even non-beneficiaries.
Moreover, Istituto Marangoni offers an extensive programme of scholarships to deserving or talented participants to attend undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
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Employability
Istituto Marangoni offers an exclusive career advisory service to help students and Alumni enter the working world, providing professional advice and establishing contacts with the industry. Istituto Marangoni network of companies and employers aims to provide continuous professional opportunities for students and Alumni, thanks to industry projects, scholarships, talks and seminars with industry experts, as well as internships and job opportunities in Fashion, Design and Art.
Istituto Marangoni places great value on international connections. ‘I’M Alumni’, an international and multicultural community of over 45, 000 students and alumni, combines a global vision with the unique features of each school. By joining the Community, Alumni stay in touch with their school and their former classmates, take part in exclusive events, seminars and conferences, find new job opportunities and enhance their social and professional network.
Thanks to this strong, direct link with industry, both globally and locally, the school provides students and alumni with a personalised career path plan according to their goals.
Through the Community, Istituto Marangoni can map the students’ career paths. Currently, Istituto Marangoni average employability rate among all schools is 91% (+2% vs previous year) within 1 year from graduation (survey sent to the Graduates of Academic Year 2022/23)*.
* Source: Doxa
Rankings & Ratings
Istituto Marangoni is one of the top Private for Profit universities in Milan, Italy. It is ranked #45 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#151-200
- 2021#151-200
- 2022#101-150
- 2023#51-100
- 2024#51-100
- 2025#51-100
- 2026#45
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#151-200
- 2021#151-200
- 2022#101-150
- 2023#51-100
- 2024#51-100
- 2025#51-100
- 2026#45
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Frequently Asked Questions
The institute pursues the objective of facilitating the access to academic studies by putting in place a series of interventions, including financial ones. Among these, Istituto Marangoni implements the regulations on the right to study required by the legislation in force in each country. In Italy, in collaboration with the Regional Body for the Right to University Study and with the bodies in charge thereof, funding is given through the announcement of competitions which assign the aforementioned scholarships to all eligible applicants, and refunds the enrollment fee and school charges to all eligible candidates, even non-beneficiaries.
Moreover, Istituto Marangoni offers an extensive programme of scholarships to deserving or talented participants to attend undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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